Health Score
How we measure prop firm trust and reliability โ because the best terms mean nothing if the firm doesn't pay.
What is the Health Score?
The Health Score is PropScorer's proprietary trust and reliability metric, rated on a 0โ100 scale. It answers the most important question in prop trading: "Will this firm actually pay me?"
It carries 25% weight in the overall PropScore algorithm โ the single largest factor. A firm with amazing pricing but a low Health Score will rank significantly lower than a firm with decent pricing and rock-solid payouts.
Why It Matters
The #1 risk in prop trading isn't blowing your account โ it's trading with a firm that won't pay.
Every year, prop firms disappear, freeze payouts, or add hidden rules that make withdrawals impossible. The Health Score is designed to catch these warning signs early.
- โ90โ100: Excellent. Consistent payouts, strong reputation, transparent operations.
- โ70โ89: Good. Generally reliable with minor concerns or limited track record.
- โ 50โ69: Caution. Some red flags โ complaints, slow payouts, or lack of transparency.
- โBelow 50: High risk. Significant payout issues, many complaints, or very new with no track record.
The 6 Components
Each component contributes to the final Health Score. The exact weights are proprietary, but here's what we measure and why.
Trustpilot Rating
The firm's current Trustpilot score, weighted by total review count. A 4.5-star rating with 5,000 reviews scores higher than 4.8 stars with 50 reviews โ volume matters as much as the number.
Trustpilot Trend
30-day change in Trustpilot rating. A firm trending upward gets a boost; a firm losing stars gets penalized. This catches deteriorating firms before the absolute rating reflects it.
Payout Speed
Estimated days from payout request to money in your account. Based on community reports and verified payout data. Under 3 days is excellent; over 14 days raises red flags.
Complaint Volume
Volume of complaints across Reddit, Discord, and social media โ normalized by firm size. A large firm with 10 complaints is healthier than a small firm with 10 complaints. We track payout denials, account terminations, and rule disputes.
Firm Age & Track Record
How long the firm has been operational. Newer firms (<1 year) carry inherently higher risk. Firms with 3+ years of consistent payouts earn full marks. Longevity is the simplest proxy for reliability.
Transparency
Does the firm publish payout reports? Are rules clearly documented? Do they have a public Discord with real community engagement? Transparent firms have nothing to hide โ opacity is a warning sign.
Data Sources
We don't rely on any single source. The Health Score aggregates data from:
Ratings, review count, 30-day trends
Payout reports, trader feedback, complaints
Complaint volume, payout denial reports
Rule transparency, published payout stats
Update Frequency
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Health Score different from PropScore?
PropScore measures overall value for traders (pricing, splits, terms + trust). Health Score measures trust and reliability only. Health Score is one component (25%) of PropScore. See the full PropScore methodology.
Can a firm have a high PropScore but low Health Score?
Theoretically yes, if pricing and terms are excellent. But Health Score's 25% weight means a truly low score (say 30/100) will drag PropScore down significantly. By design.
Where can I see each firm's Health Score?
On every firm detail page and on the Trust Radar.
Can firms manipulate their Health Score?
No. We use independent data sources. Fake Trustpilot reviews are partially mitigated by weighing review count and trend consistency. The best way for a firm to improve its Health Score is to actually pay traders on time and be transparent.
Check which firms have the highest trust scores.