Apex Trader Funding vs Tradeify: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare Apex Trader Funding (futures) and Tradeify (futures) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	Apex Trader Funding	Tradeify
Trustpilot rating	4.4★ (20,013 reviews)	4.6★ (3,315 reviews)
Max profit split	90–100%	90%
Evaluation types	1 Step	1 Step, Instant
Account sizes	$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K	$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	$268 Pay-later option: $199 + $69 activation (or $690 no-activation)	$99
Drawdown type	EOD trailing / Intraday trailing (real-time, incl. unrealized)	EOD trailing
Platforms	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Quantower, WealthCharts, TradingView, Sierra Chart, ATAS	Tradovate, NinjaTrader, WealthCharts, Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart, Tradesea, TradingView
Payout frequency	Every 5 trading days (winning days of $100–$350+ by size)	Every 5 trading days (funded)

Verdict

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 90%). Tradeify is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $99 compared to $268 at Apex Trader Funding. Both firms support 8 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at Apex Trader Funding, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $50K · 1 Step: $328 · Split: 100% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$656

2 attempts × $328 fee

Net Cost

$656

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.31%

Profit needed on $50K after 100% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

Apex Trader Funding vs Tradeify — FAQs

Both Apex Trader Funding and Tradeify are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Tradeify has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Apex Trader Funding offers a higher profit split (100% vs 90%).

Apex Trader Funding has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 90% at Tradeify.

Tradeify is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $99 compared to $268 at Apex Trader Funding.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. Apex Trader Funding account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K. Tradeify account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K.