Apex Trader Funding vs Tradeify
Side-by-side comparison across all 16 scoring variables. Apex Trader Funding (72/100, Good) vs Tradeify (77/100, Good).
| — | Apex Trader Funding 72 Good | Tradeify 77 Good |
|---|---|---|
| Score Dimensions | ||
| Payout Integrity30% | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Rules Integrity22% | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Rules Stability8% | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Business Viability18% | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Platform & Execution9% | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Cost Fairness10% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Specifications | ||
| Payout Split | 100% on first $25,000 lifetime profits, then 90/10 | 90% on sim-funded (Growth / Select / Lightning); 80% on Tradeify Elite live tier |
| Max Funded | $300,000 (up to 20 accounts simultaneously) | $150,000 |
| Payout Cap | $4,000/payout at step 6 on $100K EOD. Account closes after 6 payouts — new eval required. | None |
| Drawdown Model | EOD Trailing — ratchets up with peak end-of-day balance, closed balance basis | EOD trailing — balance-based; e.g. $5,000 trailing on $150K |
| Min Days | 5 qualifying days per payout cycle (each day must hit minimum daily profit threshold) | None on Lightning (instant); standard plan minimums apply |
| Challenge Fee | One-time: ~$399 eval + $139 PA activation ($538 total on $100K EOD). Frequent 70-90% discount periods. | Growth $50K ~$129/mo; $150K $359/mo; Lightning starts ~$199 one-time |
| Fee Refundable | No — one-time fee, not refunded on first payout | No — subscription model. Activation fee on funded transition is one-time and non-refundable. |
| News Trading | Allowed — no restrictions on futures news trading | Restricted on funded accounts during major releases; permitted on evaluation |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate (Rithmic-based) | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower |
| Payout Schedule | On demand after 5 qualifying days — 1-3 business days processing | On-demand; daily payouts available; 3–5 BD processing |
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The Verdict
Tradeify (77/100, Good) is the higher-scoring of the two on our composite. Its standout dimensions are score 77/100 (good) — futures-only firm with 4.7/5 trustpilot across 2,549 reviews and $100m+ paid to traders by april 2026.|eod trailing drawdown is more forgiving than the intraday trailing model used by apex and tpt; balance-based calculation.|90% sim-funded split with no payout cap and daily-payout option for active scalpers.. Apex Trader Funding (72/100, Good) is still worth considering if cme futures intraday traders who can work within an eod trailing drawdown and want the cheapest entry to multiple funded accounts. See each firm's Apex Trader Funding review and Tradeify review for the full evidence.