Apex Trader Funding vs Zenit Funding: Head-to-Head Comparison (2026)

Zenit Funding

5.1 B

Futures

Key Differences

Safety B+ vs B Split 100% vs 90% Price $167 vs $49

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 5 wins Decisive Win

5 - 2

Zenit Funding 2 wins

Overall Rating 7.7 vs 5.1 Decisive

TrustPilot 4.2 vs 4 Clear

Starting Price $49 vs $167 Decisive

Profit Split 100% vs 90% / 10% Decisive

Safety Grade B+ vs B Narrow

Trust Score 65/100 vs 49.8/100 Decisive

Platform Choice 5 vs 3 platforms Narrow

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders

Zenit Funding

Maximum profit potential

Apex Trader Funding

Trust & reputation

Apex Trader Funding

Visual Comparison

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Apex Trader Funding

Grade B+ 4.2

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding	Metric	Zenit Funding
7.7/10 ★	PFM Score	5.1/10
4.2/5 (20,931) ★ Full Apex Trader Funding Trust Report	TrustPilot	4/5 (40) Full Zenit Funding Trust Report
B+ ★	Safety Grade	B
65 B ★	Trust Score	49.8 D
100%	Profit Split	90% / 10% ★
Trailing drawdown only; no fixed daily loss limit. Two account types: Intraday Trail (drawdown trails the intraday high of each day) or EOD Trail (adjusts at end of day). 25K max drawdown $1,000; 50K $1,500; 100K $2,500; 150K $3,000.	Daily Drawdown	$1,000 Daily Loss Limit (Expert plans only; Classic plans have no daily loss limit)
Every 5 trading days	Payout Frequency	Each new payout request can only be made between the 1st and the 4th of the current month, and between the 16th and 20th of the current month.
$167	Starting Price	$49 ★
Proprietary	Technology	Proprietary
Tradovate, Rithmic, WealthCharts	Platforms	Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica, DeepDom, DeepCharts
No	Direct Path to Funded	No
United States	Country	Belgium
-	Established	Oct 2024
4 options	Challenge Options	5 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	Zenit Funding	Savings
$50K	$249	$49 ★	Save $200
$150K	$599	$399 ★	Save $200

Apex Trader Funding vs Zenit Funding: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and Zenit Funding are both Futures firms.

Pricing

In terms of pricing, Zenit Funding is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $118 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $167. Apex Trader Funding offers 4 challenge options, while Zenit Funding offers 5.

Account Sizes

On account sizing, Apex Trader Funding offers account sizes from $25 to $150 across 4 funding tiers, while Zenit Funding offers account sizes from $50 to $300 across 3 funding tiers. Picking the right tier matters because both the entry cost and the maximum capital you can scale to are tied to the account size you start with.

Trading Platforms

For trading platforms, Apex Trader Funding supports Tradovate, Rithmic and WealthCharts, while Zenit Funding runs on Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica, DeepDom and DeepCharts. If you already trade on a specific platform, this can be the deciding factor between the two.

Profit Split & Payouts

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% profit split, while Zenit Funding offers 90% / 10%. Apex Trader Funding pays out Every 5 trading days, and Zenit Funding pays out Each new payout request can only be made between the 1st and the 4th of the current month, and between the 16th and 20th of the current month..

Risk & Drawdown Rules

Risk rules are a key difference for funded traders: Apex Trader Funding lists its daily drawdown as "Trailing drawdown only; no fixed daily loss limit. Two account types: Intraday Trail (drawdown trails the intraday high of each day) or EOD Trail (adjusts at end of day). 25K max drawdown $1,000; 50K $1,500; 100K $2,500; 150K $3,000.", while Zenit Funding lists "$1,000 Daily Loss Limit (Expert plans only; Classic plans have no daily loss limit)". Always confirm the drawdown type before buying, since a trailing rule behaves very differently from a static end-of-day one.

Payout Methods

Zenit Funding supports withdrawals via Rise.

Trust & Safety

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.2/5 TrustPilot rating with 20,931 reviews, while Zenit Funding has 4/5 with 40 reviews. Safety grades: Apex Trader Funding B+, Zenit Funding B.

Who Should Choose Which

So who should pick which? Apex Trader Funding is the stronger choice for maximum profit potential and trust & reputation, while Zenit Funding is the better fit for budget-conscious traders.

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

100% requested rewards in Sim Funded mode; no payout denials; no MAE rule; no 5/1 risk-reward rule; built-in scaling for Performance Accounts; trade up to 20 accounts simultaneously; 5-day payout cycle; pass evaluation in as little as one day; one-time fees with no recurring billing

Cons

Accounts are Sim Funded (simulated), not live funded; 50% consistency rule applies on Performance Accounts; extensive list of restricted countries

Zenit Funding

Pros

90% / 10% profit split from the first dollar on all simulated funded accounts; proprietary Deepchart and Deepdom trading platforms included with the subscription (license and CME Bundle L1 data feed at no extra cost), with optional ATAS, Quantower and Volumetrica connections; access to CME, COMEX, CBOT and NYMEX futures plus Eurex; only 2 minimum trading days to pass a challenge and no maximum time limit to reach the target; scalping is explicitly allowed; the Expert plan uses an End-of-Day drawdown whose Max Loss Limit permanently locks at $50,100 once the balance reaches $52,000 EOD, so the initial capital can no longer be lost; a documented Live phase promotes consistent traders to a real Zenit account (80% / 20%) after 10 validated payouts; operated by a named Belgian company with a published registered address (Rhea Digital Partners SRL, enterprise number BE0764.873.605, Avenue Louise 231, 1050 Brussels).

Cons

Intraday only: holding positions overnight is a rule violation resulting in account closure, and all positions must be closed before 22:10 GMT+1, so weekend and overnight holding are impossible; payouts can only be requested in two fixed windows per month (1st to 4th and 16th to 20th) and exclusively through the RISE platform, with no other method accepted; per-payout caps are low relative to account size ($1,600 on the $50K Classic, $2,000 on the Expert); a funded day only counts as validated if a minimum daily profit is reached ($150 / $450 / $650 by size); a 30% consistency rule applies on Classic funded accounts and 40% on Expert funded accounts; the plans are recurring monthly subscriptions rather than one-time fees, renewal is NOT automatic and a missed renewal permanently destroys the account with no possibility of recovery; a $149 activation fee is required to open the funded account (except on the Expert Zero pack) and a funded reset costs $649; all purchases are final and non-refundable and any chargeback permanently deactivates the account; Classic plans use a real-time intraday trailing drawdown that never comes back down; funded accounts are suspended without notice after 25 consecutive days of inactivity; residents of a long list of countries are refused, including Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Philippines, South Africa, Russia and Romania.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Apex Trader Funding

90% OFF 90% off evaluations (auto-applied on-page price, confirmed $167->$16.70 25K, $197->$19.70 50K, $297->$29.70 100K, $497->$49.70 150K, $597->$59.70 250K, $697->$69.70 300K - all 90% ratio)

Zenit Funding

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or Zenit Funding?

Apex Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 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 Zenit Funding?

Zenit Funding has the lower starting price at $49. Apex Trader Funding offers 4 challenge options starting from $167, while Zenit Funding offers 5 options starting from $49.

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or Zenit Funding?

Apex Trader Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.2/5. Apex Trader Funding has 20,931 reviews while Zenit Funding has 40.

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

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Apex Trader Funding offers 100% while Zenit Funding offers 90% / 10%.

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and Zenit Funding pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has Every 5 trading days payouts while Zenit Funding offers Each new payout request can only be made between the 1st and the 4th of the current month, and between the 16th and 20th of the current month. payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.

Are Apex Trader Funding and Zenit Funding legit?

Both firms have been independently verified by PropFirmMap. Apex Trader Funding holds a B+ safety grade and a 4.2/5 TrustPilot rating. Zenit Funding holds a B safety grade and a 4/5 TrustPilot rating. Safety grades are based on payout history, community trust signals, and regulatory transparency.

Which is better for beginners, Apex Trader Funding or Zenit Funding?

Zenit Funding may be more accessible for beginners due to its lower entry price. When starting out, consider challenge cost, drawdown rules, and profit split. Use the comparison table above to find which firm fits your experience level and risk tolerance.

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