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Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
VS

FuturesElite

Italy Futures
Key Differences
Price $118 vs $49

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 3 wins
3 2
FuturesElite 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 4.4
Starting Price $49 vs $118
Profit Split Both 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs
Platform Choice 13 vs 7 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding FuturesElite

Head-to-Head Comparison

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100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% Profit Split Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps)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

Apex Trader Funding vs FuturesElite: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and FuturesElite 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. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options, while FuturesElite offers 6.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% profit split, while FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps).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

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

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

Pros & Cons

Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules
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.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

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

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or FuturesElite?

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

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or FuturesElite?

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

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or FuturesElite?

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

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

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

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and FuturesElite pay out?

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