Apex Trader Funding vs TradeDay
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$17
$87
Profit Split
100% first $25K, then 90%
Up to 95%
Max Drawdown
Trailing
Trailing
Category
Futures
Futures
Editor Score
4.4/5
4.4/5
Apex Trader Funding
Pros
- $500M+ paid out since 2022 - industry leader
- 100% profit on first $25K per PA
- 17,000+ reviews on Trustpilot (4.4 rating)
- One-step evaluation process
- Up to 20 PA accounts simultaneously
- Frequent 80-90% discount sales
- Tradovate and TradingView integration
Cons
- Trailing drawdown can be strict
- Futures only - no forex or crypto
- Complex rules for funded accounts
TradeDay
Pros
- Day-one payouts from funded account
- Up to 95% profit split
- Multiple drawdown types (Intraday, EOD, Static)
- Chicago-based — established
Cons
- Monthly subscription model
- Trailing drawdown can be restrictive
- 5-contract position limit on $50K