METHODOLOGY
How scoring works
Every plan on ThePropAudit is scored across 5 dimensions using a transparent, formula-driven methodology. No firm pays to be ranked higher. Scores are recalculated automatically when pricing or rules change.
Composite score formula
Each metric is scored 0–10, multiplied by its weight, and summed. Weights reflect the current live configuration.
Simplicity Score
ROI Score
Drawdown Protection Score
Payout Speed Score
Review Score
Total: 100% — composite score on a 0–10 scale
Simplicity Score
Measures how straightforward the trading rules are. A plan with fewer restrictions and simpler rule language scores higher. Plans that prohibit many common strategies (news trading, algo, swing) score lower.
Formula
Inverse of rule count × restriction severity (ALLOWED=0, RESTRICTED=0.5, PROHIBITED=1)
ROI Score
Measures potential return relative to the cost of the evaluation. A plan with a high profit target, large account size, and high payout split at a low evaluation fee scores the highest.
Formula
(profitTargetPct × accountSize × payoutSplitPct) ÷ totalAllInCost
Drawdown Protection Score
How much drawdown room you get relative to what you paid. A plan where you paid $200 but have $5,000 of drawdown room gives you much more cushion per dollar than one with only $1,500 of room.
Formula
maxDrawdownAmount ÷ totalAllInCost
Payout Speed Score
How quickly and cheaply you can get to your first payout. Plans with fewer minimum trading days and lower evaluation costs score higher. This penalises plans that trap you for months before your first withdrawal.
Formula
1 ÷ (minTradingDays × totalAllInCost)
Review Score
Normalised from the firm's verified user review average (1-5 stars to 0-10 score). Only reviews confirmed as verified purchases count toward this metric.
Formula
avgRating × 2 (scales 1–5 stars to 0–10)
Important note
Scores are computed metrics — they measure the objective quality of plan terms, not subjective editorial opinion. A high score does not mean a plan is right for your specific trading style. Use the Compare tool and Find My Firm quiz to filter for plans that match how you actually trade.