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Apex Trader Funding

2.7 A+
United States Futures
VS

Tradeify

3.0 A+
United States Futures

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 1 wins
1 4
Tradeify 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.0 vs 2.7
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.4
Starting Price $99 vs $118
Profit Split Both 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
Safety Grade Both A+
Challenge Variety 12 vs 8 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 5 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Tradeify

Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Metric Tradeify
2.7/10 PFM Score 3.0/10
4.4/5 (18,568) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (2,545)
A+ Safety Grade A+
100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% Profit Split 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning)
None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account) Daily Drawdown EOD trailing drawdown. Growth has daily loss limits ($600-$3,000).
2 Per month Payout Frequency Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others
$118 Starting Price $99
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Jan 2022
8 options Challenge Options 12 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 Tradeify Savings
$25K $118 $99 Save $19
$50K $132 $149 Save $17
$100K $198 $249 Save $51
$150K $265 $349 Save $84

Apex Trader Funding vs Tradeify: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and Tradeify are both Futures firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Tradeify was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, Tradeify is more affordable with challenges starting at $99, which is $19 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $118. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options, while Tradeify offers 12.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% profit split, while Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning). Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month, and Tradeify pays out Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others.

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,568 reviews, while Tradeify has 4.6/5 with 2,545 reviews. Safety grades: Apex Trader Funding A+, Tradeify A+.

Overall, Tradeify edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 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
Tradeify
Pros
One-time fees (no subscriptions), payouts under 60 minutes via Rise, daily payout option (Select Daily), no consistency rule during evaluation, EOD trailing drawdown, instant funding (Lightning), algo/bot trading allowed, news trading allowed, path to live capital (Elite Live), up to 5 funded accounts (50K combined)
Cons
90% profit split with no path to 100%, microscalping rule (50% trades >10 sec), no overnight positions, consistency rules on funded (35% Growth), futures only, relatively new (2024), limited platforms (Tradovate + TradeSea)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time
Tradeify
40% OFF 40% off all Growth, Select, and Lightning plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or Tradeify?

Tradeify scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or Tradeify?

Tradeify has the lower starting price at $99. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options starting from $118, while Tradeify offers 12 options starting from $99.

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or Tradeify?

Tradeify has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Apex Trader Funding has 18,568 reviews while Tradeify has 2,545.

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

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% while Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning).

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and Tradeify pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has 2 Per month payouts while Tradeify offers Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.