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Trade The Pool

6.8 A
United Kingdom Stocks
VS

Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs A+ Split 80% vs 100% Price $47 vs $118

Verdict: Who Wins?

Trade The Pool 2 wins
2 5
Apex Trader Funding 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 6.8
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 4.3
Starting Price $47 vs $118
Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% vs 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 18 vs 8 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Trade The Pool
Maximum profit potential Apex Trader Funding
Trust & reputation Apex Trader Funding

Visual Comparison

Trade The Pool Apex Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Trade The Pool Metric Apex Trader Funding
6.8/10 PFM Score 7.6/10
4.3/5 (596) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (18,690)
A Safety Grade A+
70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static Daily Drawdown None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account)
Every 14 days Payout Frequency 2 Per month
$47 Starting Price $118
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trader Evolution 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
United Kingdom Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Jan 2021
18 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 Trade The Pool Apex Trader Funding Savings
$25K $97 $118 Save $21
$50K $230 $132 Save $98
$100K $435 $198 Save $237

Trade The Pool vs Apex Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

Trade The Pool and Apex Trader Funding are both Stocks firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Trade The Pool was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Trade The Pool is more affordable with challenges starting at $47, which is $71 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $118. Trade The Pool offers 18 challenge options, while Apex Trader Funding offers 8.

Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) profit split, while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%. Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days, and Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month.

For trust and reputation, Trade The Pool has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 596 reviews, while Apex Trader Funding has 4.4/5 with 18,690 reviews. Safety grades: Trade The Pool A, Apex Trader Funding A+.

Overall, Apex Trader Funding edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Trade The Pool
Pros
Unique stocks & ETFs prop firm (12,000+ instruments). By The5ers team. 4.3 TrustPilot with 81% 5-star. Scale up to $4M. Both day trade and swing accounts.
Cons
Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.
Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges
Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trade The Pool or Apex Trader Funding?

Apex Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Trade The Pool or Apex Trader Funding?

Trade The Pool has the lower starting price at $47. Trade The Pool offers 18 challenge options starting from $47, while Apex Trader Funding offers 8 options starting from $118.

Which has better reviews, Trade The Pool or Apex Trader Funding?

Apex Trader Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. Trade The Pool has 596 reviews while Apex Trader Funding has 18,690.

Which offers a higher profit split, Trade The Pool or Apex Trader Funding?

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%.

How fast do Trade The Pool and Apex Trader Funding pay out?

Trade The Pool has Every 14 days payouts while Apex Trader Funding offers 2 Per month payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.