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BrightFunded vs Apex Trader Funding

Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.

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BrightFunded
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Apex Trader Funding
Price From
$60
$17
Profit Split
Up to 100%
100% first $25K, then 90%
Max Drawdown
10%
Trailing
Category
Forex
Futures
Editor Score
4.2/5
4.4/5

BrightFunded

Pros

  • Up to 100% profit split
  • 24-hour guaranteed payouts
  • Weekly payouts available
  • Trade2Earn loyalty program

Cons

  • Pricing in EUR (conversion for USD users)
  • 2-step only for cheapest tier
  • Newer firm

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
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