Prop Firm Reset Fees Compared: Who Charges the Least in 2026?

Here's a stat most traders don't want to hear: the average trader needs 2-3 attempts to pass their first prop firm evaluation. That means the reset fee isn't a nice-to-know — it's a critical variable in your total cost to get funded.

Some firms charge $0 for resets (on rebill). Others charge $150. The difference between those two numbers, multiplied by 2-3 attempts, is the difference between a $200 total investment and a $600+ one. This guide compares every firm's reset policy so you can plan your budget realistically.

What Is a Reset Fee?

When you fail an evaluation — by breaching your drawdown limit, hitting the daily loss cap, or violating a trading rule — your account is terminated. A reset lets you restart the evaluation from scratch without purchasing a brand new one. The reset fee is what the firm charges for this restart.

Not all resets are equal. Some key differences:

• Manual reset: You pay a one-time fee and your account resets immediately. Available anytime.
• Free reset on rebill: The firm waives the reset fee but charges you the monthly subscription fee again. Effectively, your "reset" is just your next month's payment.
• No resets available: Some firms (like YRM Prop) don't offer resets. You simply purchase a new evaluation at full price.
• Automatic reset: A few firms automatically reset your account on the next billing cycle without additional action.

Reset Fee Comparison Table

Every firm ranked from cheapest to most expensive reset cost:

The "Free Reset" Trap

Several firms advertise "free resets" — but read the fine print. A free reset on rebill means your monthly subscription renews at the standard rate, and the account resets automatically. You're not paying a separate reset fee, but you are paying the subscription again.

Is this a good deal? It depends on the firm's monthly fee:

• BluSky at $59/mo: Free reset = $59 effective cost. That's cheaper than most manual resets. Good deal.
• Blue Guardian at $160/mo: Free reset = $160 effective cost. That's more expensive than many manual resets. Not a great deal.
• Alpha Futures at $79/mo: Free reset = $79 effective cost. Comparable to manual resets at other firms. Neutral.

Total Cost After 3 Attempts

Here's what every firm costs after 3 total attempts (1 initial + 2 resets), including activation fees:

When Reset Fees Don't Matter

Reset fees become irrelevant if you pass on your first attempt. For confident traders with proven track records, the cheapest first-pass cost is more important than the reset fee. In that case, YRM Prop at $99 and E8 Markets at $150 are the cheapest paths to funding (both with $0 activation) — see our first-pass cost breakdown for the full comparison.

The YRM Prop Exception

YRM Prop doesn't offer resets at all. When you fail, you buy a new $99 evaluation. But at $99 per attempt with $0 activation, the math works out favorably: 3 attempts = $297 total, which is cheaper than most firms' single evaluation + 2 resets. The lack of a formal reset mechanism isn't a disadvantage at this price point.

For the complete cost picture including activation fees and first-pass costs, see our Real Cost to Get Funded article. Compare all firms on our full comparison table, and always check for active discount codes before purchasing.