DayTraders.com vs Tradeify
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: DayTraders.com ($40 vs $99).
- Higher headline split: DayTraders.com (100% on sim-funded accounts; 80% on live (S2L)).
- Faster payout cycle: Tradeify (Daily / on demand).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: DayTraders.com (4.6).
- Overall PA Score: DayTraders.com 7.4 vs Tradeify 7.6.
DayTraders.com stronger on 6Tradeify stronger on 1of 8 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| DayTraders.com7.4 PA Score | Tradeify7.6 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.4 | 7.6 (stronger figure) |
| Trustpilot | 4.6517 (stronger figure) | 4.56,467 |
| Founded | 2023 (stronger figure) | Not published |
| HQ | Las Vegas, NV, United States | Boca Raton, FL, United States |
| Markets | Futures | Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step, instant | 1-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $40 (stronger figure) | $99 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $0.47 (stronger figure) | $2.46 |
| Largest account | $300K (stronger figure) | $150K |
| Profit target | $1,500-$15,000 | 6% ($1,500/$3,000/$6,000/$9,000) |
| Daily loss limit | $800-$3,250 (EOD); none on Trail/Static | none (Select eval) / $600-$3,750 (Growth) |
| Max drawdown | $750-$7,000 | $1,000-$5,250 |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing, intraday trailing or static (chosen at checkout) | EOD trailing |
| Profit split | 100% on sim-funded accounts; 80% on live (S2L) (stronger figure) | 90% |
| Leverage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Rithmic, R|Trader Pro, Onyx, Quantower, MotiveWave, ATAS, Bookmap, Finamark, Jigsaw | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, Tradesea, Quantower, Sierra Chart, R|Trader, WealthCharts |
| Payout frequency | Per payout cycle of Qualifying Days (evaluations' Pro accounts); S2F every 10 Qualifying Days; S2L live: daily. Requests from $500 in $50 steps | Select Daily: daily payout requests; Select Flex: every 5 winning days; Growth: every 5 profitable days; Lightning: no day minimum (profit goal + 20%→25%→30% consistency) |
| First payout (days) | Not published | 4 |
| Min trading days | 2 | Not published |
| Consistency rule | EOD/Trail/Static: 50% in evaluation, 30% per Pro payout cycle; S2F 20%; S2L evaluation 25% | Select eval 40%; Growth funded 35%; Lightning 20% (1st payout) → 25% → 30%; Select funded none |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Discount code | Not published | 30% off (Halloween, ends 31 Oct 2026 11:59 PM EST) |
| Visit site (opens DayTraders.com in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Tradeify in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
Tradeify scores 7.6/10 and DayTraders.com 7.4/10, a close call on our score. Both are futures prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick DayTraders.com if
- you want the cheaper way in ($40 vs $99 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($0.47 vs $2.46)
- a higher headline split matters (100% on sim-funded accounts; 80% on live (S2L))
- you prefer a static drawdown floor (Tradeify uses EOD trailing)
- you hold positions over the weekend
- you need R|Trader Pro, Onyx and MotiveWave
Pick Tradeify if
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you need Tradovate, NinjaTrader and TradingView
- review volume matters to you (6,467 Trustpilot reviews vs 517)
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($350M+ Verified Payouts)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | DayTraders.com | Tradeify |
|---|---|---|
| $25K | $40 | $99 |
| $50K | $50 | $145 |
| $100K | $75 | $255 |
| $150K | $90 | $369 |
Payouts
DayTraders.com: Per payout cycle of Qualifying Days (evaluations' Pro accounts); S2F every 10 Qualifying Days; S2L live: daily. Requests from $500 in $50 steps. Methods: Plane (payout method set up in dashboard), DT Wallet credit.
Tradeify: Select Daily: daily payout requests; Select Flex: every 5 winning days; Growth: every 5 profitable days; Lightning: no day minimum (profit goal + 20%→25%→30% consistency). First payout after 4 days. Methods: Rise (bank transfer, crypto), Plane. The firm reports "$350M+ Verified Payouts" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
No rule changes logged for either firm since tracking began. Any change will show here and on the rule-change log.
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is DayTraders.com legit? · Is Tradeify legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, DayTraders.com or Tradeify?
Smallest published entry fee: DayTraders.com $40, Tradeify $99. Cheapest per $1K of account: DayTraders.com $0.47, Tradeify $2.46.
Which pays out faster, DayTraders.com or Tradeify?
DayTraders.com: Per payout cycle of Qualifying Days (evaluations' Pro accounts); S2F every 10 Qualifying Days; S2L live: daily. Requests from $500 in $50 steps. Tradeify: Select Daily: daily payout requests; Select Flex: every 5 winning days; Growth: every 5 profitable days; Lightning: no day minimum (profit goal + 20%→25%→30% consistency).
Which has the higher profit split?
DayTraders.com: 100% on sim-funded accounts; 80% on live (S2L); Tradeify: 90%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, DayTraders.com or Tradeify?
On our six-point beginner checklist DayTraders.com meets 3 and Tradeify meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are DayTraders.com and Tradeify legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/daytraders/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/tradeify/legit/.