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FuturesElite

7.3 B+
Italy Futures
VS

Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A+ Price $49 vs $118

Verdict: Who Wins?

FuturesElite 2 wins
2 3
Apex Trader Funding 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 7.3
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 4.4
Starting Price $49 vs $118
Profit Split Both Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps)
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Platform Choice 13 vs 7 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FuturesElite
Trust & reputation FuturesElite
Fast payouts FuturesElite

Visual Comparison

FuturesElite Apex Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

FuturesElite Metric Apex Trader Funding
7.3/10 PFM Score 7.6/10
4.5/5 (290) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (18,690)
B+ Safety Grade A+
Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
None (no daily loss limit on evaluation/instant accounts) Daily Drawdown None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account)
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency 2 Per month
$49 Starting Price $118
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica, DeepDom, DeepCharts Platforms R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator
No Direct Path to Funded No
Italy Country United States
Jun 2020 Established Jan 2021
6 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 FuturesElite Apex Trader Funding Savings
$50K $49 $132 Save $83
$100K $99 $198 Save $99
$150K $129 $265 Save $136

FuturesElite vs Apex Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

FuturesElite and Apex Trader Funding are both Futures firms. FuturesElite has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Apex Trader Funding was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, FuturesElite is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $69 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $118. FuturesElite offers 6 challenge options, while Apex Trader Funding offers 8.

FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) profit split, while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%. FuturesElite pays out Bi-weekly, and Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month.

For trust and reputation, FuturesElite has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 290 reviews, while Apex Trader Funding has 4.4/5 with 18,690 reviews. Safety grades: FuturesElite B+, Apex Trader Funding A+.

This is a close matchup with FuturesElite winning 2 and Apex Trader Funding winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

FuturesElite
Pros
Up to 100% profit split, bi-weekly payouts within 24h, no daily loss limit on standard accounts, EOD trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance after first payout, multiple platforms (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, ATAS, Volumetrica) plus proprietary DeepDom + DeepCharts tools, instant account option, customizable challenges, no minimum trading days on evaluation, no consistency rule during challenge phase on Prime plans.
Cons
Italian SRLS micro-entity (not regulated by a financial authority — typical for prop firms), 40% consistency rule on Prime simulated funded stage, 20% consistency rule on Instant funded accounts, monthly recurring billing on evaluations, fully-automated AI/bot trading prohibited.
Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FuturesElite

No active deals

Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FuturesElite or Apex Trader Funding?

Both firms are competitive. FuturesElite wins in 2 categories while Apex Trader Funding wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, FuturesElite or Apex Trader Funding?

FuturesElite has the lower starting price at $49. FuturesElite offers 6 challenge options starting from $49, while Apex Trader Funding offers 8 options starting from $118.

Which has better reviews, FuturesElite or Apex Trader Funding?

FuturesElite has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. FuturesElite has 290 reviews while Apex Trader Funding has 18,690.

Which offers a higher profit split, FuturesElite or Apex Trader Funding?

FuturesElite offers a higher maximum profit split. FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%.

How fast do FuturesElite and Apex Trader Funding pay out?

FuturesElite has Bi-weekly payouts while Apex Trader Funding offers 2 Per month payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.