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Tradeify

3.8 A+
United States Futures
VS

City Traders Imperium

3.2 B
United Arab Emirates CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Tradeify 3 wins
3 2
City Traders Imperium 2 wins
Overall Rating 3.8 vs 3.2
Starting Price $27 vs $99
Profit Split Both 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning)
Safety Grade A+ vs B
Challenge Variety 23 vs 12 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Trust & reputation Tradeify
Fast payouts Tradeify

Visual Comparison

Tradeify City Traders Imperium

Head-to-Head Comparison

Tradeify Metric City Traders Imperium
3.8/10 PFM Score 3.2/10
4.6/5 (2,590) TrustPilot
A+ Safety Grade B
90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning) Profit Split 80-100%
EOD trailing drawdown. Growth has daily loss limits ($600-$3,000). Daily Drawdown None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan
Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others Payout Frequency On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime)
$99 Starting Price $27
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2022 Established Jan 2018
12 options Challenge Options 23 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Tradeify City Traders Imperium Savings
$25K $99 $139 Save $40
$50K $145 $280 Save $135
$100K $255 $412 Save $157

Tradeify vs City Traders Imperium: Detailed Analysis

Tradeify and City Traders Imperium are both Futures firms. City Traders Imperium has been in business longer, established in 2018, while Tradeify was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $27, which is $72 less than Tradeify's starting price of $99. Tradeify offers 12 challenge options, while City Traders Imperium offers 23.

Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning) profit split, while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%. Tradeify pays out Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others, and City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime).

For trust and reputation, Tradeify has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,590 reviews. Safety grades: Tradeify A+, City Traders Imperium B.

This is a close matchup with Tradeify winning 3 and City Traders Imperium 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), limited platforms (Tradovate + TradeSea)
City Traders Imperium
Pros
On-demand payouts. Up to 100% profit split. No time limit on challenges.
Cons
Originally London UK, now Dubai UAE. 3-Step challenges have low profit potential.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Tradeify
40% OFF 40% off all Growth, Select, and Lightning plans
City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Tradeify or City Traders Imperium?

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

Which is cheaper, Tradeify or City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $27. Tradeify offers 12 challenge options starting from $99, while City Traders Imperium offers 23 options starting from $27.

Which offers a higher profit split, Tradeify or City Traders Imperium?

Tradeify offers a higher maximum profit split. Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning) while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%.

How fast do Tradeify and City Traders Imperium pay out?

Tradeify has Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others payouts while City Traders Imperium offers On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.