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DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

Trade The Pool

6.8 A
United Kingdom Stocks
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A Split 100% vs 80% Price $30 vs $47

Verdict: Who Wins?

DayTraders 5 wins Decisive Win
5 - 2
Trade The Pool 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 6.8 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.3 Clear
Starting Price $30 vs $47 Decisive
Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) vs 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) Decisive
Safety Grade A vs B+ Narrow
Trust Score 77.4/100 vs 60.5/100 Decisive
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms Narrow

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders DayTraders
Maximum profit potential DayTraders
Trust & reputation Trade The Pool
Fast payouts DayTraders

Visual Comparison

DayTraders Trade The Pool

Head-to-Head Comparison

DayTraders Metric Trade The Pool
7.9/10 PFM Score 6.8/10
4.6/5 (434) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (596)
B+ Safety Grade A
60.5 B Trust Score 77.4 B+
100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) Profit Split 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L) Daily Drawdown Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static
Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) Payout Frequency Every 14 days
$30 Starting Price $47
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic Platforms Trader Evolution
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Kingdom
Jan 2023 Established Jan 2021
18 options Challenge Options 18 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size DayTraders Trade The Pool Savings
$25K $30 $97 Save $67
$50K $40 $230 Save $190
$100K $65 $435 Save $370

DayTraders vs Trade The Pool: Detailed Analysis

DayTraders and Trade The Pool are both Futures firms. Trade The Pool has been in business longer, established in 2021, while DayTraders was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $17 less than Trade The Pool's starting price of $47. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options, while Trade The Pool offers 18.

DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) profit split, while Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded). DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F), and Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days.

For trust and reputation, DayTraders has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 434 reviews, while Trade The Pool has 4.3/5 with 596 reviews. Safety grades: DayTraders B+, Trade The Pool A.

Overall, DayTraders 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

DayTraders
Pros
Keep up to 100% of profits on Eval/Pro accounts (no profit split), automated payout approval, ONYX browser-based platform with TradingView charts + Rithmic data, 2-day pass evaluations on Trail/EOD/Static, 15 funded Pro accounts allowed, FREE real-time data fees, Straight-to-Funded (S2F) and Straight-to-Live (S2L) tracks, 100+ countries supported, no scaling rules.
Cons
Futures-only (CME/COMEX/NYMEX/CBOT) — no forex/CFD/stocks/crypto, all trading is simulated for Eval/Pro accounts (only S2L offers real live execution), $130 one-time Pro Activation Fee after passing, 8-day payout cycle on Pro is slower than daily-payout competitors, 50% consistency rule on evaluation phase (30% on Pro), only Rithmic data feed supported, S2L profit split is 80/20 (not 100%).
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.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

DayTraders

No active deals

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, DayTraders or Trade The Pool?

DayTraders scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, DayTraders or Trade The Pool?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options starting from $30, while Trade The Pool offers 18 options starting from $47.

Which has better reviews, DayTraders or Trade The Pool?

DayTraders has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. DayTraders has 434 reviews while Trade The Pool has 596.

Which offers a higher profit split, DayTraders or Trade The Pool?

DayTraders offers a higher maximum profit split. DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) while Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded).

How fast do DayTraders and Trade The Pool pay out?

DayTraders has Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) payouts while Trade The Pool offers Every 14 days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.