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The TradeMakers

5.4 C
United States Futures
VS

TradeDay

8.2 A
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety C vs A Split 90% vs 95% Price $108 vs $87

Verdict: Who Wins?

The TradeMakers 0 wins
0 - 8
TradeDay 8 wins Decisive Win
Overall Rating 8.2 vs 5.4 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4 Clear
Starting Price $87 vs $108 Clear
Profit Split 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit vs Up to 90% (Futures), Up to 80% (Equities) Clear
Safety Grade A vs C Decisive
Trust Score 75.7/100 vs 30/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 9 vs 4 options Clear
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms Narrow

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

The TradeMakers TradeDay

Head-to-Head Comparison

The TradeMakers Metric TradeDay
5.4/10 PFM Score 8.2/10
4/5 (4) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (1,350)
C Safety Grade A
30 F Trust Score 75.7 B+
Up to 90% (Futures), Up to 80% (Equities) Profit Split 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit
Futures Instant: $1,250 soft breach; Futures Eval: $1,250 hard breach; Equities Instant: $1,500 soft breach; Equities Eval: $1,000 soft breach (at $50K size) Daily Drawdown -
Every 6 days Payout Frequency Daily
$108 Starting Price $87
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Blackarrow Platforms Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
- Established Jan 2020
4 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 The TradeMakers TradeDay Savings
$50K $108 $87 Save $21

The TradeMakers vs TradeDay: Detailed Analysis

The TradeMakers and TradeDay are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, TradeDay is more affordable with challenges starting at $87, which is $21 less than The TradeMakers's starting price of $108. The TradeMakers offers 4 challenge options, while TradeDay offers 9.

The TradeMakers offers Up to 90% (Futures), Up to 80% (Equities) profit split, while TradeDay offers 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit. The TradeMakers pays out Every 6 days, and TradeDay pays out Daily.

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

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

Pros & Cons

The TradeMakers
Pros
Only prop firm offering BOTH futures AND equities, instant funding available, up to 90% profit split, payouts every 6 active trading days, same-day account activation, up to $1.75M in buying power, BlackArrow by Nelogica platform included with data fees and platform license
Cons
Equities Eval has $210/month recurring fee (not one-time), Equities Instant uses Static drawdown with strict $2,000 max loss at $50K size (4% of account), 20% consistency rule on Instant plans, no automation/EAs/copy trading allowed, account hedging across firms prohibited, no chargebacks permitted (arbitration only)
TradeDay

Active Deals & Promo Codes

The TradeMakers

No active deals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The TradeMakers or TradeDay?

TradeDay scores higher overall, winning 8 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, The TradeMakers or TradeDay?

TradeDay has the lower starting price at $87. The TradeMakers offers 4 challenge options starting from $108, while TradeDay offers 9 options starting from $87.

Which has better reviews, The TradeMakers or TradeDay?

TradeDay has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. The TradeMakers has 4 reviews while TradeDay has 1,350.

Which offers a higher profit split, The TradeMakers or TradeDay?

TradeDay offers a higher maximum profit split. The TradeMakers offers Up to 90% (Futures), Up to 80% (Equities) while TradeDay offers 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit.

How fast do The TradeMakers and TradeDay pay out?

The TradeMakers has Every 6 days payouts while TradeDay offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.