Side by side
We compared the closest like-for-like plans: Test, 50K and EOD Evaluation, 50K (new accounts, 2026 lineup). Prices are list prices; promotions come and go, and we don't show codes we haven't verified at checkout.
| Rule | Take Profit Trader | Apex Trader Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Plan compared | Test, 50K | EOD Evaluation, 50K (new accounts, 2026 lineup) |
| Evaluation price (list) | $170/month (subscription) | Not published as text: Apex shows prices only in its checkout configurator, which we couldn't load. Apex says fees are one-time, with no monthly rebill. |
| Reset fee | $99 (doesn't change the renewal date) | None: Apex's homepage says there are no resets on the new evaluations. |
| Activation fee | $130 one-time to move to PRO | Apex offers a Standard option (with an activation fee) or a No Activation Fee option. The amount isn't published as text. |
| Profit target | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Drawdown type and amount | End-of-day trailing, $2,000 in the test. PRO uses an intraday drawdown; PRO+ goes back to end-of-day. | End-of-day trailing, $2,000 |
| Daily loss limit | None (TPT's stage table lists no daily loss rule for Test, PRO or PRO+) | $1,000. Hitting it pauses trading for the day; it doesn't fail the account. |
| Consistency rule | Test: best day must be under 50% of total profit. Breaking it doesn't fail you; your profit goal rises instead. | None in the evaluation. Performance Account (PA) payouts use a 50% consistency rule. |
| Minimum trading days | 3 | None in the evaluation. The PA must be activated within 7 days of passing. |
| Max position size | 6 contracts / 60 micros | 6 contracts in the evaluation; 4 in the 50K EOD PA |
| Profit split | PRO: 80/20 above the buffer. PRO+ (live): 90/10 with no buffer. | 100%: Apex's homepage says there's no split in Sim Funded |
| Payout frequency, minimums and caps | PRO withdrawals from day one once the balance clears the buffer ($52,000 on 50K). Profit inside the buffer pays 50% when the account closes. | 5 qualifying days ($250+ each on 50K) per payout, $500 minimum, safety net $52,100, per-payout caps of $1,500, $1,500, $2,000, $2,500, $2,500 and $3,000, up to 6 payouts |
| Platforms | 15+ platforms on CQG or Rithmic data feeds | Not published on the pages we checked |
| News trading | Allowed in the test. PRO and PRO+ have a news rule. | Allowed as part of your normal strategy. 'Chasing' news or bracketing both sides to gamble on the outcome isn't. |
| Bots, EAs and copy trading | Not allowed: TPT's homepage lists 'No trading bots' among the 50K test rules | Not allowed: Apex's prohibited-activities page says no automation or algorithms. Trade copying with other traders is forbidden. |
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 on each firm's own pages. "Not published" means we couldn't find it stated by the firm. Want the total cost with resets and activation? Use the calculator.
Who each is better for
Take Profit Trader is the better fit for
Traders who want withdrawals from day one above the buffer with no per-payout cap, and a path to a live PRO+ account at 90/10.
Apex is the better fit for
Traders who prefer a one-time fee over a monthly subscription and a 100% split, and who accept capped, consistency-checked PA payouts.
Neither is "best" for everyone. The right pick depends on how you trade: your strategy's daily swings, whether you trade news or use automation, and how fast you need payouts.
Red flags and rule changes we track
Take Profit Trader
- Profit inside the PRO buffer now pays a flat 50% when you close the account (changed Oct 2026).
- The drawdown type changes by stage: end-of-day in the test, intraday in PRO, end-of-day in PRO+.
- The test is a monthly subscription that doesn't cancel itself if you break a rule. Cancel it from the dashboard.
- If a renewal payment fails and the account expires, TPT says it can't reactivate it.
Rule changes we've logged:
- Take Profit TraderPayoutsStricter
PRO buffer profit now pays a flat 50% on closing
TPT's PRO withdrawal article now says you can withdraw 50% of your buffer zone after the PRO account is closed. The earlier version paid 80% after more than 60 trading days. Withdrawals above the buffer still pay 80% from day one.
Who it affects: PRO accounts closed with profit inside the buffer. Trackers report no exception for existing accounts; TPT hasn't confirmed that. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Source: TPT Help: PRO Account Profit Split & Withdrawal Rules
- Take Profit TraderEvaluation
Minimum trading days cut from 5 to 3
New test accounts need 3 trading days instead of 5 to pass. The 50% consistency rule still applies.
Who it affects: New tests from Aug 17, 2026. Tests already in progress or reset keep the five-day minimum.
Source: Take Profit Trader blog
Full Take Profit Trader rules explained
Apex Trader Funding
- Legacy and new accounts follow different rules. Apex brought legacy accounts back for a limited time in October 2026, so check which product you're buying.
- PA payouts need 50% consistency and are capped per payout, with a maximum of 6 payouts on the 50K EOD PA.
- No automation of any kind, which rules out bots and trade copiers shared with others.
- The price and activation fee are only shown inside the checkout configurator, so confirm the total before paying.
Rule changes we've logged:
- Apex Trader FundingEvaluation
New account lineup; legacy accounts keep their rules
Accounts bought on or after Mar 1, 2026 use Apex's new products: EOD or intraday drawdown options, one-time fees and no evaluation consistency rule. Performance Accounts use a 50% consistency rule for payouts. In October 2026 Apex's homepage advertised legacy evaluations as available again as a limited-time promotion.
Who it affects: Accounts purchased on or after Mar 1, 2026. Apex says legacy accounts aren't affected.
Source: Apex Trader Funding
Full Apex Trader Funding rules explained
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Sources
Pages we used, checked Oct 25, 2026: the firm's official pages first, plus any named third-party source. If anything here disagrees with the firm's current page, the firm's page wins.
- Take Profit Trader homepage (pricing and stage table)
- Take Profit Trader: TPT Help: Resetting Your Test Account
- Take Profit Trader: TPT Help: Test Subscriptions
- Take Profit Trader: TPT Help: Rule 5, Be Consistent
- Take Profit Trader: TPT Help: PRO Profit Split & Withdrawal Rules
- Apex Help: EOD Evaluations
- Apex Help: EOD Payouts
- Apex Help: Prohibited Activities
- Apex Trader Funding homepage