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PropShopTrader

6.0 B
Estonia Futures
VS

TradeDay

8.2 A
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety B vs A Split 80% vs 95% Price $125 vs $87

Verdict: Who Wins?

PropShopTrader 1 wins
1 - 7
TradeDay 7 wins Decisive Win
Overall Rating 8.2 vs 6.0 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4 Clear
Starting Price $87 vs $125 Decisive
Profit Split 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit vs 80/20 (Real Prop) Decisive
Safety Grade A vs B Clear
Trust Score 75.7/100 vs 51.2/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 14 vs 9 options Clear
Platform Choice 3 vs 0 platforms Clear

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

PropShopTrader TradeDay

Head-to-Head Comparison

PropShopTrader Metric TradeDay
6.0/10 PFM Score 8.2/10
4/5 (515) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (1,350)
B Safety Grade A
51.2 C Trust Score 75.7 B+
80/20 (Real Prop) Profit Split 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit
Forge 25K: $625; Forge 50K: $1,250. Light: None (Day Trade), trailing drawdown applies. Daily Drawdown -
Automatic at Benchmarks 2-6 (Futures Forge), Signing Bonus at Real Prop (Stocks) Payout Frequency Daily
$$125 Starting Price $87
White-Label Technology Proprietary
- Platforms Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Estonia Country United States
Mar 2024 Established Jan 2020
14 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 PropShopTrader TradeDay Savings
$50K $200 $87 Save $113

PropShopTrader vs TradeDay: Detailed Analysis

PropShopTrader and TradeDay are both Futures firms. TradeDay has been in business longer, established in 2020, while PropShopTrader was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, TradeDay is more affordable with challenges starting at $87, which is $38 less than PropShopTrader's starting price of $125. PropShopTrader offers 14 challenge options, while TradeDay offers 9.

PropShopTrader offers 80/20 (Real Prop) profit split, while TradeDay offers 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit. PropShopTrader pays out Automatic at Benchmarks 2-6 (Futures Forge), Signing Bonus at Real Prop (Stocks), and TradeDay pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, PropShopTrader has a 4/5 TrustPilot rating with 515 reviews, while TradeDay has 4.6/5 with 1,350 reviews. Safety grades: PropShopTrader B, TradeDay A.

Overall, TradeDay edges ahead winning 7 out of 8 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

PropShopTrader
Pros
Multi-asset (Stocks + Futures), 70% off FORGE launch promo, Tickblaze platform included ($198 value), real-time market data included, no monthly fees, 1-step Gladiator Forge with sim payouts starting at Benchmark 2, swing trading supported, free trade copier, no expiration windows.
Cons
30% consistency rule for payouts (333% total profit vs largest single day), strict no-hedging policy, day-trade-only on Light intraday (closed by 4:45 PM EST), Forge requires fresh purchase (no reset path from Light), max 5 active Futures Intraday accounts.
TradeDay

Active Deals & Promo Codes

PropShopTrader

No active deals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, PropShopTrader or TradeDay?

TradeDay scores higher overall, winning 7 out of 8 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, PropShopTrader or TradeDay?

TradeDay has the lower starting price at $87. PropShopTrader offers 14 challenge options starting from $125, while TradeDay offers 9 options starting from $87.

Which has better reviews, PropShopTrader or TradeDay?

TradeDay has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. PropShopTrader has 515 reviews while TradeDay has 1,350.

Which offers a higher profit split, PropShopTrader or TradeDay?

TradeDay offers a higher maximum profit split. PropShopTrader offers 80/20 (Real Prop) while TradeDay offers 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit.

How fast do PropShopTrader and TradeDay pay out?

PropShopTrader has Automatic at Benchmarks 2-6 (Futures Forge), Signing Bonus at Real Prop (Stocks) payouts while TradeDay offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.