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Elite Trader Funding

7.1 A
United States Futures
VS

Tradeify

8.0 A
United States Futures
Key Differences
Price $57 vs $65

Verdict: Who Wins?

Elite Trader Funding 2 wins
2 2
Tradeify 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.0 vs 7.1
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4
Starting Price $57 vs $65
Profit Split Both Keep up to 100%
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 15 vs 8 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Elite Trader Funding
Trust & reputation Tradeify
Fast payouts Tradeify

Visual Comparison

Elite Trader Funding Tradeify

Head-to-Head Comparison

Elite Trader Funding Metric Tradeify
7.1/10 PFM Score 8.0/10
4/5 (1,077) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (2,728)
A Safety Grade A
Keep up to 100% Profit Split 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning)
None on 1 Step, Static, Fast Track, and DTF plans; End of Day Realized on EOD and Diamond Hands plans. Daily Drawdown EOD trailing drawdown. Growth has daily loss limits ($600-$3,000).
Same-day approval Payout Frequency Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others
$57 Starting Price $65
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Tradesea, WealthCharts
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Feb 2022 Established Jan 2022
15 options Challenge Options 8 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Elite Trader Funding Tradeify Savings
$25K $277 $65 Save $212
$50K $97 $99 Save $2
$100K $247 $159 Save $88
$150K $347 $221 Save $126

Elite Trader Funding vs Tradeify: Detailed Analysis

Elite Trader Funding and Tradeify are both Futures firms. Tradeify has been in business longer, established in 2022, while Elite Trader Funding was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, Elite Trader Funding is more affordable with challenges starting at $57, which is $8 less than Tradeify's starting price of $65. Elite Trader Funding offers 15 challenge options, while Tradeify offers 8.

Elite Trader Funding offers Keep up to 100% profit split, while Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning). Elite Trader Funding pays out Same-day approval, and Tradeify pays out Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others.

For trust and reputation, Elite Trader Funding has a 4/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,077 reviews, while Tradeify has 4.6/5 with 2,728 reviews. Safety grades: Elite Trader Funding A, Tradeify A.

This is a close matchup with Elite Trader Funding winning 2 and Tradeify winning 2 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Elite Trader Funding
Pros
6 plan types (1 Step, Direct to Funded, Static, Diamond Hands, End of Day, Fast Track); accounts from $10K to $250K; up to 100% profit split; same-day payout approval; no daily loss limit on 1 Step, Static, Fast Track, and DTF plans.
Cons
Most plans auto-renew every 30 days (1 Step, Static, EOD, DH); one-time activation fees up to $307; only Fast Track and DTF are one-time payments.
Tradeify
Pros
One-time fees (no subscriptions), payouts under 60 minutes via Rise, daily payout option (Select Daily), no consistency rule during evaluation, EOD trailing drawdown, instant funding (Lightning), algo/bot trading allowed, news trading allowed, path to live capital (Elite Live), up to 5 funded accounts (50K combined)
Cons
90% profit split with no path to 100%, microscalping rule (50% trades >10 sec), no overnight positions, consistency rules on funded (35% Growth), futures only, relatively new (2024)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Elite Trader Funding
80% OFF 80% off non-Fast-Track evaluations. Fast Track evaluations are $40 flat. All add-ons 30% off. Code REALTRADER. Verified from ETF affiliate email Apr 24 2026.
Tradeify
40% OFF 40% off all Growth, Select, and Lightning plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Elite Trader Funding or Tradeify?

Both firms are competitive. Elite Trader Funding wins in 2 categories while Tradeify wins in 2. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Elite Trader Funding or Tradeify?

Elite Trader Funding has the lower starting price at $57. Elite Trader Funding offers 15 challenge options starting from $57, while Tradeify offers 8 options starting from $65.

Which has better reviews, Elite Trader Funding or Tradeify?

Tradeify has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Elite Trader Funding has 1,077 reviews while Tradeify has 2,728.

Which offers a higher profit split, Elite Trader Funding or Tradeify?

Elite Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Elite Trader Funding offers Keep up to 100% while Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning).

How fast do Elite Trader Funding and Tradeify pay out?

Elite Trader Funding has Same-day approval payouts while Tradeify offers Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.