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Apex Trader Funding

2.7 A+
United States Futures
VS

Phidias Prop Firm

2.6 B+
Gibraltar Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B+ Split 100% vs 80% Price $118 vs $21

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 5 wins Our Pick
5 1
Phidias Prop Firm 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 2.6
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.8
Starting Price $21 vs $118
Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% vs 80%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Platform Choice 13 vs 7 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Phidias Prop Firm
Maximum profit potential Apex Trader Funding
Trust & reputation Apex Trader Funding

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Phidias Prop Firm

Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Metric Phidias Prop Firm
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.6/10
4.4/5 (18,690) TrustPilot 3.8/5 (271)
A+ Safety Grade B+
100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% Profit Split 80%
None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account) Daily Drawdown EOD trailing, no daily loss limit
2 Per month Payout Frequency Every 10 days
$118 Starting Price $21
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms R | Trader Pro, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Jigsaw, Sierra Chart
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Gibraltar
Jan 2021 Established Jan 2023
8 options Challenge Options 7 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 Phidias Prop Firm Savings
$25K $118 $88 Save $30
$50K $132 $54 Save $78
$100K $198 $86 Save $112
$150K $265 $570 Save $305

Apex Trader Funding vs Phidias Prop Firm: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and Phidias Prop Firm are both Futures firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Phidias Prop Firm was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Phidias Prop Firm is more affordable with challenges starting at $21, which is $97 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $118. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options, while Phidias Prop Firm offers 7.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% profit split, while Phidias Prop Firm offers 80%. Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month, and Phidias Prop Firm pays out Every 10 days.

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,690 reviews, while Phidias Prop Firm has 3.8/5 with 271 reviews. Safety grades: Apex Trader Funding A+, Phidias Prop Firm B+.

Overall, Apex Trader Funding edges ahead winning 5 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules
Phidias Prop Firm
Pros
Live futures trading from day one, no daily loss limit, EOD drawdown, fast 10-day payouts, affordable monthly pricing starting at $54
Cons
Monthly subscription model, limited to futures only, smaller platform selection, TrustPilot has polarized reviews (68% 5-star, 25% 1-star)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Apex Trader Funding
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Phidias Prop Firm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or Phidias Prop Firm?

Apex Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or Phidias Prop Firm?

Phidias Prop Firm has the lower starting price at $21. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options starting from $118, while Phidias Prop Firm offers 7 options starting from $21.

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or Phidias Prop Firm?

Apex Trader Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. Apex Trader Funding has 18,690 reviews while Phidias Prop Firm has 271.

Which offers a higher profit split, Apex Trader Funding or Phidias Prop Firm?

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% while Phidias Prop Firm offers 80%.

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and Phidias Prop Firm pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has 2 Per month payouts while Phidias Prop Firm offers Every 10 days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.