Apex Trader Funding vs Tradeify

Tradeify is $109 cheaper to get started. Apex Trader Funding charges $131 one-time plus a $89 activation fee. Tradeify charges $111/mo (monthly subscription). Tradeify currently has an active promotion which may further reduce cost.

Apex Trader Funding uses Intraday Trailing drawdown at 4% ($2,000 buffer once at profit target), while Tradeify uses .

Apex Trader Funding gets you funded faster, with an estimated ~11 days to first payout (1d eval + 5d winning + 5d processing).

Apex Trader Funding offers up to 100% profit split(Weekly payouts, $500 min), while Tradeify offers up to 100%(Bi-weekly payouts, $250 min).

When comparing withdrawal frequency, the gap between payouts matters. Apex Trader Funding requires 5 profitable trading days between each withdrawal, while Tradeify requires 5 profitable trading days. At 20 trading days per month, that means Apex Trader Funding can request roughly 4 payouts per month versus Tradeify's 4.

Apex Trader Funding requires clearing a buffer zone before your first payout — you must earn above your starting balance plus the drawdown amount before any withdrawal is allowed. has no buffer requirement, meaning payouts are available from day one.

Both firms work well for day traders and budget traders. Explore all trading styles to see which firms match your approach.

Based on $500/day profit, 20 trading days/month, 55% win rate

At $500/day profit, Apex Trader Funding reaches break-even (never) while Tradeify reaches it on day 10. Tradeify costs $109 less to get started. Tradeify projects $5,400/mo more in funded earnings.