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Tradeify

7.9 A
United States Futures
VS

Apex Trader Funding

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

Verdict: Who Wins?

Tradeify 3 wins
3 2
Apex Trader Funding 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.6
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.4
Starting Price $65 vs $118
Profit Split Both 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning)
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Platform Choice 13 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Tradeify
Trust & reputation Tradeify
Fast payouts Tradeify

Visual Comparison

Tradeify Apex Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Tradeify Metric Apex Trader Funding
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.6/10
4.6/5 (2,728) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (18,690)
A Safety Grade A+
90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning) Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
EOD trailing drawdown. Growth has daily loss limits ($600-$3,000). Daily Drawdown None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account)
Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others Payout Frequency 2 Per month
$65 Starting Price $118
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Tradesea 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
Jan 2022 Established Jan 2021
8 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 Tradeify Apex Trader Funding Savings
$25K $65 $118 Save $53
$50K $99 $132 Save $33
$100K $159 $198 Save $39
$150K $221 $265 Save $44

Tradeify vs Apex Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

Tradeify and Apex Trader Funding are both Futures firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Tradeify was founded in 2022.

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

Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning) profit split, while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%. Tradeify pays out Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others, and Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month.

For trust and reputation, Tradeify has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,728 reviews, while Apex Trader Funding has 4.4/5 with 18,690 reviews. Safety grades: Tradeify A, Apex Trader Funding A+.

This is a close matchup with Tradeify winning 3 and Apex Trader Funding winning 2 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Tradeify
Pros
One-time fees (no subscriptions), payouts under 60 minutes via Rise, daily payout option (Select Daily), no consistency rule during evaluation, EOD trailing drawdown, instant funding (Lightning), algo/bot trading allowed, news trading allowed, path to live capital (Elite Live), up to 5 funded accounts (50K combined)
Cons
90% profit split with no path to 100%, microscalping rule (50% trades >10 sec), no overnight positions, consistency rules on funded (35% Growth), futures only, relatively new (2024)
Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Tradeify
40% OFF 40% off all Growth, Select, and Lightning plans
Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Tradeify or Apex Trader Funding?

Both firms are competitive. Tradeify wins in 3 categories while Apex Trader Funding wins in 2. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Tradeify or Apex Trader Funding?

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

Which has better reviews, Tradeify or Apex Trader Funding?

Tradeify has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Tradeify has 2,728 reviews while Apex Trader Funding has 18,690.

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

Tradeify offers a higher maximum profit split. Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning) while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%.

How fast do Tradeify and Apex Trader Funding pay out?

Tradeify has Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others payouts while Apex Trader Funding offers 2 Per month payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.