Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Apex Trader Funding vs TradeDay

Side-by-side analysis of both prop firms. Entry account starting from $16.70.

Apex Trader Funding
Futuros
90% OFF
lifetime
FuturosLifetimeTrailing DD
100% up to $25K / 90% split $16.70 entry 4.2 ★
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Coupon: MARKET
VS
TradeDay
Futuros
55% OFF
1 challenge
FuturosDay 1 PayoutNo Consistency
80-95% split $59.00 entry 4.6 ★
Access TradeDay →
Coupon: MARKETS
★★★★☆
4.2
20,743 reviews · Trustpilot
★★★★½
4.6
1,418 reviews · Trustpilot
Side-by-Side

Apex vs TradeDay, Comparison

Each category shows the winner between the two firms.

DiscountHow much OFF the original price
90% lifetime
✓ Wins
vs
55% 1 challenge
Smallest AccountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$16.70
✓ Wins
vs
$59.00
Profit SplitHow much of the profit stays with the trader
100% up to $25K / 90%
vs
80-95%
DrawdownType of loss limit
Trailing/EOD
vs
Trailing/EOD
DD Limit
-$1K a -$4K trail
vs
-$2k a -$4k trail
Profit Target
8%
vs
$3k / $6k / $9k
Min. Days
8
vs
1
News Trading
✓ Allowed
vs
✓ Allowed
Day-1 Payout
✓ Yes
vs
✓ Yes
Scaling
Yes
vs
Yes
Platforms
Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader...
vs
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView...
TrustpilotReal reputation
4.2 (20,743)
vs
4.6 (1,418)
✓ Wins
Who should choose

Which firm is better for whom

Choose Apex Trader Funding if you...
  • want to start with low capital (from $16.70)
  • prioritize a higher discount (90% OFF)
Choose TradeDay if you...
  • value Trustpilot reputation (4.6 ★)
Real prices

Apex vs TradeDay, price per account

Full price and the final price with the coupon applied at checkout, plan by plan.

Apex Trader Funding · MARKET
PlanAccountFull priceWith coupon
EOD Trail25K$390$39
EOD Trail50K$490$49
EOD Trail100K$790$79
EOD Trail150K$1490$149
Intraday Trail25K$167$16.70
Intraday Trail50K$249$24.90
Intraday Trail100K$399$39.90
Intraday Trail150K$599$59.90
TradeDay · MARKETS
PlanAccountFull priceWith coupon
Intraday /mo50K$131$59
Intraday /mo100K$240$108
Intraday /mo150K$360$162
End of Day /mo50K$175$79
End of Day /mo100K$285$129
End of Day /mo150K$400$180
Fast Pass EOD /mo50K$189$85
Fast Pass EOD /mo100K$330$149
Fast Pass EOD /mo150K$500$225
Costs and rules

Fees and rules side by side

ApexTradeDay
Activation feeYesNone
Consistency ruleNot requiredNot required
Minimum days81
Payout speed5 daysDay 1
ScalingYesYes
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, WealthChartsNinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw
Verdict

Apex or TradeDay, who takes it

Cheapest entry: Apex Trader Funding, from $16.70 with the coupon.

Biggest discount: Apex Trader Funding, at 90% OFF.

Better reputation: TradeDay, rated 4.6 on Trustpilot.

TradeDay charges no activation fee, the cost most comparisons forget.

Numbers read at each firm checkout, not from their marketing pages. When a code stops working it leaves this page the same day.

Analysis

Apex vs TradeDay, what actually changes

Five points that decide the purchase, read from each firm official data.

Drawdown, the rule that ends most accounts

Both use Trailing/EOD drawdown, so the difference is not the limit type but the price and the payout rules.

Trailing means the limit rises with your equity peak, open positions included: giving profit back can end the account even without a real loss. EOD only recalculates at the session close, which forgives intraday swings.

In practice that is -$1K a -$4K trail of room at Apex and -$2k a -$4k trail at TradeDay.

What entry really costs

The cheapest entry is Apex, from $16.70 with the coupon applied at checkout, against $59.00 at TradeDay.

The discount differs too: 90% OFF at Apex and 55% OFF at TradeDay.

Add the activation fee at Apex before comparing: it is charged after you pass and never shows up in the evaluation price.

TradeDay charges no activation fee, so the price you see is the full cost up to the funded account.

When the money leaves

On the split, Apex pays 100% up to $25K / 90% and TradeDay pays 80-95%.

Apex / TradeDay allows a payout from the first profitable day, which shortens the path between passing and getting paid.

Declared speed: 5 days at Apex and Day 1 at TradeDay.

The rules that kill the account

Apex has no consistency requirement, so one strong day counts in full.

TradeDay has no consistency requirement, so one strong day counts in full.

Minimum trading days: 8 at Apex and 1 at TradeDay.

Apex explicitly bans: Copy trading between accounts, Latency arbitrage.

TradeDay explicitly bans: Forex/CFD não permitido, Crypto/Stocks/Options não permitido, Apenas Futures (CME/CBOT/NYMEX/COMEX).

Which one fits you

If the goal is testing the model on the smallest possible budget, Apex has the cheaper entry.

If reputation matters more than price, TradeDay is rated 4.6 on Trustpilot.

Platforms: Apex runs on Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, WealthCharts; TradeDay, on NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw. A strategy tied to one platform decides this on its own.

There is no better firm in the abstract: there is the one that matches your drawdown, your trading hours and how fast you need to withdraw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Apex vs TradeDay, FAQ

Which is better: Apex Trader Funding or TradeDay?
It depends on your profile. Apex Trader Funding offers 90% off lifetime and Trailing/EOD drawdown. TradeDay offers 55% off 1 challenge and Trailing/EOD drawdown. Cheapest account: Apex Trader Funding (starting from $16.70).
How much does an Apex vs TradeDay account cost?
Apex Trader Funding starts at $16.70 with coupon MARKET. TradeDay starts at $59.00 with coupon MARKETS.
Does Apex or TradeDay allow news trading?
Apex Trader Funding ALLOWS trading during economic news. TradeDay ALLOWS it.
How long until payout with Apex and TradeDay?
Apex Trader Funding releases payout from Day-1. TradeDay releases payout from Day-1.
Can I have accounts with both firms simultaneously?
Yes, it is allowed to have accounts with different prop firms at the same time (multi-prop). Some firms restrict multiple accounts WITHIN the same firm, confirm each firm's rules before purchasing.
Does Apex or TradeDay charge an activation fee?
Apex Trader Funding charges an activation fee on at least one plan. TradeDay charges no activation fee.
Does Apex or TradeDay have a consistency rule?
Apex Trader Funding does not require consistency. TradeDay does not require consistency.
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90% OFF · coupon MARKET
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