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OneUp Trader

6.8 B
United States Futures
VS

Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety B vs A+ Price $65 vs $118

Verdict: Who Wins?

OneUp Trader 2 wins
2 4
Apex Trader Funding 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 6.8
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 4.4
Starting Price $65 vs $118
Profit Split Both 90% (100% on first $10,000)
Safety Grade A+ vs B
Challenge Variety 8 vs 5 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 9 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders OneUp Trader
Trust & reputation OneUp Trader
Fast payouts OneUp Trader

Visual Comparison

OneUp Trader Apex Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

OneUp Trader Metric Apex Trader Funding
6.8/10 PFM Score 7.6/10
4.5/5 (2,514) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (18,690)
B Safety Grade A+
90% (100% on first $10,000) Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
No Daily Loss Limit Daily Drawdown None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account)
Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped) Payout Frequency 2 Per month
$65 Starting Price $118
White-Label Technology Proprietary
R | Trader Pro, NinjaTrader, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Established Jan 2021
5 options Challenge Options 8 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size OneUp Trader Apex Trader Funding Savings
$25K $65 $118 Save $53
$50K $75 $132 Save $57
$100K $150 $198 Save $48
$150K $175 $265 Save $90

OneUp Trader vs Apex Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

OneUp Trader and Apex Trader Funding are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, OneUp Trader is more affordable with challenges starting at $65, which is $53 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $118. OneUp Trader offers 5 challenge options, while Apex Trader Funding offers 8.

OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000) profit split, while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%. OneUp Trader pays out Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped), and Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month.

For trust and reputation, OneUp Trader has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,514 reviews, while Apex Trader Funding has 4.4/5 with 18,690 reviews. Safety grades: OneUp Trader B, Apex Trader Funding A+.

Overall, Apex Trader Funding 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

OneUp Trader
Pros
1-Step evaluation; no daily loss limit; trailing drawdown stops at initial balance; first $10,000 of profits kept 100%; 90% profit split thereafter; FREE NinjaTrader license; FREE market data with Level 2; 7-day free trial; 24/7 customer support; unlimited balance resets; up to 3 funded accounts simultaneously
Cons
Activation fee (additional 50% of stated price) charged after passing evaluation; 80% consistency rule (3 best non-largest trading days must sum to 80% or more of largest day's net profit); 10 minimum trading days; minimum 50% weekly trade volume vs evaluation average; positive net PnL required every 15 days during initial 90-day probationary period; sub-10-second trades prohibited; crypto withdrawals capped at $3,000/week
Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules

Active Deals & Promo Codes

OneUp Trader

No active deals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, OneUp Trader or Apex Trader Funding?

Apex Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Safety Grade, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, OneUp Trader or Apex Trader Funding?

OneUp Trader has the lower starting price at $65. OneUp Trader offers 5 challenge options starting from $65, while Apex Trader Funding offers 8 options starting from $118.

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

OneUp Trader has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. OneUp Trader has 2,514 reviews while Apex Trader Funding has 18,690.

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

OneUp Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000) while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%.

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

OneUp Trader has Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped) payouts while Apex Trader Funding offers 2 Per month payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.