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Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
VS

Top One Futures

United States Futures
Key Differences
Split 100% vs 90% Price $118 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 4 wins
4 3
Top One Futures 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.4
Starting Price $39 vs $118
Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% vs 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs
Challenge Variety 23 vs 8 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Top One Futures
Maximum profit potential Apex Trader Funding
Trust & reputation Top One Futures
Fast payouts Top One Futures

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Top One Futures

Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Metric Top One Futures
7.6/10 PFM Score
4.4/5 (18,690) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (4,039)
A+ Safety Grade
100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% Profit Split 90%
None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account) Daily Drawdown Varies by program — End-of-Day trailing on Elite/Daily/Access/Ignite; Intraday on S2F Sim PRO. See per-challenge daily_loss_limit.
2 Per month Payout Frequency Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access)
$118 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology White-Label
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Apr 2025
8 options Challenge Options 23 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 Top One Futures Savings
$25K $118 $39 Save $79
$50K $132 $39 Save $93
$100K $198 $39 Save $159
$150K $265 $39 Save $226

Apex Trader Funding vs Top One Futures: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and Top One Futures are both Futures firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Top One Futures was founded in 2025.

In terms of pricing, Top One Futures is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $79 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $118. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options, while Top One Futures offers 23.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% profit split, while Top One Futures offers 90%. Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month, and Top One Futures pays out Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access).

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,690 reviews, while Top One Futures has 4.8/5 with 4,039 reviews.

This is a close matchup with Apex Trader Funding winning 4 and Top One Futures winning 3 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
Top One Futures
Pros
Six distinct programs (Elite Challenge/Daily/Access, Instant Sim Funded, S2F Sim PRO, IGNITE Instant Funding); 90% profit split across all programs; daily payouts on Elite Daily once funded ($500 min); 1-day min on Elite Challenge; no consistency rule on Elite Daily funded accounts; no activation fee on Elite Daily; Tradovate + NinjaTrader supported; account sizes $25K–$150K; 5 max accounts per trader; TrustPilot 4.8/5 across 4,039 reviews.
Cons
Trailing drawdown across all evaluation programs (EOD on most, Intraday on S2F Sim PRO); consistency rules on Challenge (25%), Instant Sim Funded (20%), IGNITE (15%); monthly subscription billing on Elite Challenge/Daily (not one-time); $500 minimum payout; max payout per request capped ($750 on $25K, $1,500 on $100K Elite Daily); 50% payout-progression rule after first payout; required buffer remains in account ($1,500–$3,000 by size); newer firm launched April 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or Top One Futures?

Both firms are competitive. Apex Trader Funding wins in 4 categories while Top One Futures wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or Top One Futures?

Top One Futures has the lower starting price at $39. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options starting from $118, while Top One Futures offers 23 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or Top One Futures?

Top One Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Apex Trader Funding has 18,690 reviews while Top One Futures has 4,039.

Which offers a higher profit split, Apex Trader Funding or Top One Futures?

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% while Top One Futures offers 90%.

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and Top One Futures pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has 2 Per month payouts while Top One Futures offers Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.