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Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
VS

BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B+ Split 100% vs 90% Price $199 vs $59

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 4 wins
4 - 4
BluSky 4 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.6 Clear
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.4 Clear
Starting Price $59 vs $199 Decisive
Profit Split 100% vs Up to 90% to the trader Decisive
Safety Grade A+ vs B+ Clear
Trust Score 77/100 vs 57.6/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 17 vs 1 options Decisive
Platform Choice 13 vs 4 platforms Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders BluSky
Maximum profit potential Apex Trader Funding
Trust & reputation Apex Trader Funding
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding BluSky

Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Metric BluSky
7.6/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.4/5 (18,690) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (832)
A+ Safety Grade B+
77 B+ Trust Score 57.6 C
100% Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader
None (Intraday Trail) — EOD Trail daily loss limits not accessible Daily Drawdown Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans
5 trading days Payout Frequency Daily
$199 Starting Price $59
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Jan 2021 Established -
1 option Challenge Options 17 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Apex Trader Funding BluSky Savings
$25K $199 $105 Save $94

Apex Trader Funding vs BluSky: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and BluSky are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $140 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $199. Apex Trader Funding offers 1 challenge options, while BluSky offers 17.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% profit split, while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader. Apex Trader Funding pays out 5 trading days, and BluSky pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,690 reviews, while BluSky has 4.8/5 with 832 reviews. Safety grades: Apex Trader Funding A+, BluSky B+.

This is a close matchup with Apex Trader Funding winning 4 and BluSky winning 4 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Apex Trader Funding
BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time
BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or BluSky?

Both firms are competitive. Apex Trader Funding wins in 4 categories while BluSky wins in 4. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or BluSky?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. Apex Trader Funding offers 1 challenge options starting from $199, while BluSky offers 17 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or BluSky?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Apex Trader Funding has 18,690 reviews while BluSky has 832.

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

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Apex Trader Funding offers 100% while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader.

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and BluSky pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has 5 trading days payouts while BluSky offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.