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DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

FuturesElite

7.3 B+
Italy Futures
Key Differences
Payouts Daily vs Bi-Weekly Price $30 vs $49

Verdict: Who Wins?

DayTraders 4 wins Decisive Win
4 - 2
FuturesElite 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.3 Clear
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.5 Narrow
Starting Price $30 vs $49 Decisive
Profit Split Both 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) Tie
Safety Grade Both B+ Tie
Trust Score 73.8/100 vs 60.5/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 18 vs 6 options Decisive
Platform Choice 7 vs 3 platforms Clear

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

DayTraders FuturesElite

Head-to-Head Comparison

DayTraders Metric FuturesElite
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.3/10
4.6/5 (434) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (290)
B+ Safety Grade B+
60.5 B Trust Score 73.8 B+
100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) Profit Split Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps)
Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L) Daily Drawdown None (no daily loss limit on evaluation/instant accounts)
Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly
$30 Starting Price $49
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica, DeepDom, DeepCharts
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Italy
Jan 2023 Established Jun 2020
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 FuturesElite Savings
$50K $40 $49 Save $9
$100K $65 $99 Save $34
$150K $80 $129 Save $49

DayTraders vs FuturesElite: Detailed Analysis

DayTraders and FuturesElite are both Futures firms. FuturesElite has been in business longer, established in 2020, while DayTraders was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $19 less than FuturesElite's starting price of $49. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options, while FuturesElite offers 6.

DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) profit split, while FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps). DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F), and FuturesElite pays out Bi-weekly.

For trust and reputation, DayTraders has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 434 reviews, while FuturesElite has 4.5/5 with 290 reviews. Safety grades: DayTraders B+, FuturesElite B+.

Overall, DayTraders edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 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%).
FuturesElite
Pros
Up to 100% profit split, bi-weekly payouts within 24h, no daily loss limit on standard accounts, EOD trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance after first payout, multiple platforms (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, ATAS, Volumetrica) plus proprietary DeepDom + DeepCharts tools, instant account option, customizable challenges, no minimum trading days on evaluation, no consistency rule during challenge phase on Prime plans.
Cons
Italian SRLS micro-entity (not regulated by a financial authority — typical for prop firms), 40% consistency rule on Prime simulated funded stage, 20% consistency rule on Instant funded accounts, monthly recurring billing on evaluations, fully-automated AI/bot trading prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, DayTraders or FuturesElite?

DayTraders scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, DayTraders or FuturesElite?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options starting from $30, while FuturesElite offers 6 options starting from $49.

Which has better reviews, DayTraders or FuturesElite?

DayTraders has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. DayTraders has 434 reviews while FuturesElite has 290.

Which offers a higher profit split, DayTraders or FuturesElite?

DayTraders offers a higher maximum profit split. DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) while FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps).

How fast do DayTraders and FuturesElite pay out?

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