Phidias PropFirm vs ThinkCapital
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.


Price From
$116
$139
Profit Split
Up to 80%
Up to 90%
Max Drawdown
EOD Trailing
6%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4/5
4.3/5
Phidias PropFirm
Pros
- Daily payouts on live account
- Path to live trading after 3 payouts
- One-time payment — no activation fees
- News trading allowed
Cons
- Data feed costs may apply
- 3-day minimum trading requirement
- Max 10 mini contracts on $50K
ThinkCapital
Pros
- Backed by ThinkMarkets broker (regulated)
- TradingView access included
- Available in USA
- Scale to $1M
Cons
- Tight 3% daily drawdown
- Trailing drawdown on Lightning plan
- Relatively new prop arm