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DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

BrightFunded

7.1 B+
United Arab Emirates Crypto
Key Differences
Payouts Daily vs Weekly Price $30 vs $55

Verdict: Who Wins?

DayTraders 4 wins Our Pick
4 0
BrightFunded 0 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.1
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.2
Starting Price $30 vs $55
Profit Split Both 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live)
Safety Grade Both B+
Challenge Variety 18 vs 6 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

DayTraders BrightFunded

Head-to-Head Comparison

DayTraders Metric BrightFunded
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.1/10
4.6/5 (434) TrustPilot 4.2/5 (530)
B+ Safety Grade B+
100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) Profit Split 80% (scales up to 100%)
Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L) Daily Drawdown 5% daily, 10% total (EOD trailing)
Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) Payout Frequency Weekly
$30 Starting Price $55
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic Platforms DXTrade, cTrader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2023 Established Sep 2023
18 options Challenge Options 6 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size DayTraders BrightFunded Savings
$25K $30 $195 Save $165
$50K $40 $295 Save $255
$100K $65 $495 Save $430

DayTraders vs BrightFunded: Detailed Analysis

DayTraders and BrightFunded are both Futures firms. DayTraders has been in business longer, established in 2023, while BrightFunded was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $25 less than BrightFunded's starting price of $55. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options, while BrightFunded offers 6.

DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) profit split, while BrightFunded offers 80% (scales up to 100%). DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F), and BrightFunded pays out Weekly.

For trust and reputation, DayTraders has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 434 reviews, while BrightFunded has 4.2/5 with 530 reviews. Safety grades: DayTraders B+, BrightFunded B+.

Overall, DayTraders edges ahead winning 4 out of 4 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

DayTraders
Pros
Keep up to 100% of profits on Eval/Pro accounts (no profit split), automated payout approval, ONYX browser-based platform with TradingView charts + Rithmic data, 2-day pass evaluations on Trail/EOD/Static, 15 funded Pro accounts allowed, FREE real-time data fees, Straight-to-Funded (S2F) and Straight-to-Live (S2L) tracks, 100+ countries supported, no scaling rules.
Cons
Futures-only (CME/COMEX/NYMEX/CBOT) — no forex/CFD/stocks/crypto, all trading is simulated for Eval/Pro accounts (only S2L offers real live execution), $130 one-time Pro Activation Fee after passing, 8-day payout cycle on Pro is slower than daily-payout competitors, 50% consistency rule on evaluation phase (30% on Pro), only Rithmic data feed supported, S2L profit split is 80/20 (not 100%).
BrightFunded
Pros
No consistency rules. Trade2Earn loyalty rewards. 15% evaluation profit reward. Fee refunded on first payout. Up to 1:100 leverage. 150+ instruments (forex, crypto, indices, commodities). Weekly payouts.
Cons
EUR pricing only. cTrader requires EUR 25 add-on. Max allocation $400K.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

DayTraders

No active deals

BrightFunded
10% OFF 10% off (existing customers)
15% OFF 15% off (new customers)
10% OFF 10% off for existing customers
15% OFF 15% off for new customers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, DayTraders or BrightFunded?

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

Which is cheaper, DayTraders or BrightFunded?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options starting from $30, while BrightFunded offers 6 options starting from $55.

Which has better reviews, DayTraders or BrightFunded?

DayTraders has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. DayTraders has 434 reviews while BrightFunded has 530.

Which offers a higher profit split, DayTraders or BrightFunded?

DayTraders offers a higher maximum profit split. DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) while BrightFunded offers 80% (scales up to 100%).

How fast do DayTraders and BrightFunded pay out?

DayTraders has Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) payouts while BrightFunded offers Weekly payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.