Apex Trader Funding4 criteria won8.2/10- From
- $249
- Profit split
- 100%
- Payout frequency
- After 5 qualifying days
- Max capital
- $6M
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- Tradovate, Rithmic, WealthCharts, NinjaTrader, TradingView
The promo giant versus the futures challenger
Apex Trader Funding vs Tradeify
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Challenger
Apex Trader Funding
8.2/10
The futures giant, 100% of profits
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Our pick
Tradeify
8.4/10
Futures with no activation fees and a 90% split
3 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · Tradeify
Tradeify wins on rules and price: $145 versus $249 at the reference entry price. Apex keeps the edge on payouts, reputation and its 100% split, but its rules are the stricter of the two.
Full comparison
Apex Trader Funding4 criteria won8.2/10Tradeify6 criteria won8.4/10- From
- $145
- Profit split
- 90%
- Payout frequency
- Depends on account
- Max capital
- $750K
- Age
- 2 years
- Platforms
- Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower, WealthCharts, Sierra Chart
Choose Apex Trader Funding if you…
- Are a disciplined index futures trader (NQ, ES)
- Want to keep 100% of your first gains
- Run several accounts
Choose Tradeify if you…
- Are a futures trader who wants to avoid activation fees
- Want to pass quickly (1 minimum day on Growth)
- Trade both futures and Forex
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | Apex Trader Funding | Tradeify | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $167Standard Intraday | $99Growth | Tradeify |
| 50K | $197 / monthLegacy (mensuel) | $145Growth | Not comparable |
| 100K | $297 / monthLegacy (mensuel) | $255Growth | Not comparable |
| 150K | $497 / monthLegacy (mensuel) | $369Growth | Not comparable |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| Apex Trader Funding | Tradeify | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Allowed (gambling-style strategies banned) | Not specified |
| EAs and bots | Supervised semi-automation only | Not specified |
| Weekend and overnight | No (flat by 4:59 pm ET) | Not specified |
| Minimum days | 5 qualifying days | 1 day (Growth) · 3 days (Select) |
| Consistency rule | 50% | Not specified |
| Minimum withdrawal | $500 | Not specified |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: Apex Trader Funding 8.8 versus Tradeify 8.4, edge to Apex Trader Funding.
- Rules: Apex Trader Funding 7.4 versus Tradeify 8.6, edge to Tradeify.
- Price: Apex Trader Funding 8.2 versus Tradeify 8.6, edge to Tradeify.
- Support: Apex Trader Funding 7.8 versus Tradeify 8.2, edge to Tradeify.
- Reputation: Apex Trader Funding 8.6 versus Tradeify 8.0, edge to Apex Trader Funding.
FAQ
Apex Trader Funding or Tradeify: which one is cheaper?
At 25K, Tradeify is cheaper: $99 versus $167 at Apex Trader Funding (public prices without promotions).
Apex Trader Funding or Tradeify: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, Apex Trader Funding scores 8.8/10 versus 8.4/10. Stated speed: 6-step payout ladder at Apex Trader Funding, on request at Tradeify.
Which is more reliable, Apex Trader Funding or Tradeify?
On reputation, Apex Trader Funding scores 8.6/10 versus 8.0/10 for Tradeify. Apex Trader Funding has been around since 2021, Tradeify since 2024.
Should I choose Apex Trader Funding or Tradeify?
Tradeify wins this head-to-head with 8.4/10 in the YourFunding rankings. Tradeify wins on rules and price: $145 versus $249 at the reference entry price. Apex keeps the edge on payouts, reputation and its 100% split, but its rules are the stricter of the two.
