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OneUp Trader

6.8 B
United States Futures
VS

TradeDay

8.1 A+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety B vs A+ Payouts Weekly vs Daily Split 100% vs 95% Price $65 vs $87

Verdict: Who Wins?

OneUp Trader 3 wins
3 4
TradeDay 4 wins
Overall Rating 8.1 vs 6.8
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.5
Starting Price $65 vs $87
Profit Split 90% (100% on first $10,000) vs 95%
Safety Grade A+ vs B
Challenge Variety 9 vs 5 options
Platform Choice 9 vs 0 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders OneUp Trader
Maximum profit potential OneUp Trader
Trust & reputation TradeDay
Fast payouts TradeDay

Visual Comparison

OneUp Trader TradeDay

Head-to-Head Comparison

OneUp Trader Metric TradeDay
6.8/10 PFM Score 8.1/10
4.5/5 (2,514) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (1,350)
B Safety Grade A+
90% (100% on first $10,000) Profit Split 95%
No Daily Loss Limit Daily Drawdown Trailing Max Drawdown
Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped) Payout Frequency Daily
$65 Starting Price $87
White-Label Technology Proprietary
R | Trader Pro, NinjaTrader, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Established Jan 2020
5 options Challenge Options 9 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size OneUp Trader TradeDay Savings
$50K $75 $87 Save $12
$100K $150 $140 Save $10
$150K $175 $210 Save $35

OneUp Trader vs TradeDay: Detailed Analysis

OneUp Trader and TradeDay are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, OneUp Trader is more affordable with challenges starting at $65, which is $22 less than TradeDay's starting price of $87. OneUp Trader offers 5 challenge options, while TradeDay offers 9.

OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000) profit split, while TradeDay offers 95%. OneUp Trader pays out Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped), and TradeDay pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, OneUp Trader has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,514 reviews, while TradeDay has 4.6/5 with 1,350 reviews. Safety grades: OneUp Trader B, TradeDay A+.

This is a close matchup with OneUp Trader winning 3 and TradeDay winning 4 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

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
TradeDay
Pros
Day One Payouts Up to 95% Profit Share Clear Path to Live Funding
Cons
Unable to offer a refund after purchase, monthly subscription fees apply

Active Deals & Promo Codes

OneUp Trader

No active deals

TradeDay
30% OFF 30% off + no activation fee on all evaluations

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, OneUp Trader or TradeDay?

Both firms are competitive. OneUp Trader wins in 3 categories while TradeDay wins in 4. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, OneUp Trader or TradeDay?

OneUp Trader has the lower starting price at $65. OneUp Trader offers 5 challenge options starting from $65, while TradeDay offers 9 options starting from $87.

Which has better reviews, OneUp Trader or TradeDay?

TradeDay has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. OneUp Trader has 2,514 reviews while TradeDay has 1,350.

Which offers a higher profit split, OneUp Trader or TradeDay?

OneUp Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000) while TradeDay offers 95%.

How fast do OneUp Trader and TradeDay pay out?

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