The price advertised is almost never what you actually pay. With prop firms that charge a monthly fee, the clock is ticking: each month in the challenge means another charge, and there may still be an activation fee when you pass.
How much does it cost to pass a 50K challenge?
Simple calculation: monthly fee × months in the challenge + activation fee. Prices as of 09/26/2026 with each firm's public coupon; for Zero7, one-time payment with coupon NOX7.
| Firm (50K) | 1 month | 2 months | 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero7 Trading (Challenge) | $63.38 | $63.38 | $63.38 |
| Topstep ($49/month + $149 activation) | $198 | $160.55 | $296 |
| Earn2Trade ($95/month + $139 activation) | $234 | $329 | $424 |
| Take Profit Trader ($102/month) | $102 | $204 | $306 |
Source: PropFirmMatch and official pages, 09/26/2026. Take Profit Trader: the $130 activation fee is waived with the public coupon. Zero7: checkout with coupon NOX7, 09/28/2026, no activation fee.
The point nobody talks about
Most traders don't pass in the first month. With a monthly fee firm, the longer it takes you, the more expensive it gets, and the pressure to "pass quickly" makes traders take more risks than they should. A one-time fee removes this pressure: the cost is the same whether you pass in 1 day or 30.
Other significant differences
- News trading: At Zero7, news trading is allowed during the challenge.
- Consistency in the challenge: Zero7 has no consistency rule during the challenge phase.
- Simultaneous accounts: Up to 10 active accounts at Zero7.
- Time limit: Minimum of 0 days, you can hit the target in a single day.
NOX7 Summary
If you're not sure you'll pass in the first month, a monthly fee is the most expensive way to buy a challenge. With a one-time payment and the NOX7 coupon, the Zero7 Trading 50K Challenge costs $63.38, with no activation fee.