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Apex Trader Funding

2.7 A+
United States Futures
VS

YRM Prop

United States Futures
Key Differences
Split 100% vs 90% Price $118 vs $99

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 5 wins Our Pick
5 2
YRM Prop 2 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.4
Starting Price $99 vs $118
Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% vs 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs
Challenge Variety 8 vs 4 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding YRM Prop

Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Metric YRM Prop
2.7/10 PFM Score
4.4/5 (18,690) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (176)
A+ Safety Grade
100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% Profit Split 90%
None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account) Daily Drawdown None (Trailing Max Drawdown only, EOD calculation)
2 Per month Payout Frequency On-demand (after 6 trading days, $150 min/day, 35% consistency)
$118 Starting Price $99
Proprietary Technology White-Label
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms Quantower
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Jun 2025
8 options Challenge Options 4 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 YRM Prop 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 YRM Prop: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, YRM Prop 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 YRM Prop offers 4.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% profit split, while YRM Prop offers 90%. Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month, and YRM Prop pays out On-demand (after 6 trading days, $150 min/day, 35% consistency).

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,690 reviews, while YRM Prop has 4.6/5 with 176 reviews.

Overall, Apex Trader Funding edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 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
YRM Prop
Pros
90/10 profit split, 24-hour payouts, EOD trailing drawdown (no intraday DD), Hold up to 3 Prime accounts, $0 activation fee promo, Path to live capital after ~4 payout cycles, NY-based US firm
Cons
50% consistency rule, No Rithmic/Tradovate yet (Quantower / Volumetrica only), New firm (June 2025), No automated/EA trading allowed, No VPN allowed, $99 standard activation fee (currently waived)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time
YRM Prop

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or YRM Prop?

Apex Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Profit Split, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or YRM Prop?

YRM Prop has the lower starting price at $99. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options starting from $118, while YRM Prop offers 4 options starting from $99.

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or YRM Prop?

YRM Prop has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Apex Trader Funding has 18,690 reviews while YRM Prop has 176.

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

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

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and YRM Prop pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has 2 Per month payouts while YRM Prop offers On-demand (after 6 trading days, $150 min/day, 35% consistency) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.