Earn2Trade vs DayTraders.com
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 $150).
- Higher headline split: DayTraders.com (100% on sim-funded accounts; 80% on live (S2L)).
- Faster payout cycle: Earn2Trade (Weekly).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: DayTraders.com (4.6).
- Overall PA Score: Earn2Trade 7.7 vs DayTraders.com 7.4.
Earn2Trade stronger on 2DayTraders.com stronger on 5of 8 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Earn2Trade7.7 PA Score | DayTraders.com7.4 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.7 (stronger figure) | 7.4 |
| Trustpilot | 4.55,059 | 4.6517 (stronger figure) |
| Founded | 2016 (stronger figure) | 2023 |
| HQ | Sheridan, WY, United States | Las Vegas, NV, United States |
| Markets | Futures | Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step | 1-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $150 | $40 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $2.5 | $0.47 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $200K | $300K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 6-7% ($1,750 on 25K, $3,000 on 50K) | $1,500-$15,000 |
| Daily loss limit | $550-$4,400 | $800-$3,250 (EOD); none on Trail/Static |
| Max drawdown | $1,500-$6,000 | $750-$7,000 |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing | EOD trailing, intraday trailing or static (chosen at checkout) |
| Profit split | 50% up to 80% | 100% on sim-funded accounts; 80% on live (S2L) (stronger figure) |
| Leverage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Rithmic, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, BlackArrow, DeepCharts, R|Trader, Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, ATAS, MotiveWave, MultiCharts, Finamark, Jigsaw | Rithmic, R|Trader Pro, Onyx, Quantower, MotiveWave, ATAS, Bookmap, Finamark, Jigsaw |
| Payout frequency | Weekly (processed Wednesdays; request by 2 PM CT preceding Friday); no minimum days or consistency once funded | Per payout cycle of Qualifying Days (evaluations' Pro accounts); S2F every 10 Qualifying Days; S2L live: daily. Requests from $500 in $50 steps |
| First payout (days) | Not published | Not published |
| Min trading days | Not published | 2 |
| Consistency rule | Eval: no single day ≥30% of total PnL (needs ≥4 profitable days in practice); none on LiveSim/Live | EOD/Trail/Static: 50% in evaluation, 30% per Pro payout cycle; S2F 20%; S2L evaluation 25% |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Discount code | 60% off evaluations + 50% off resets (Halloween flash sale) | Not published |
| Visit site (opens Earn2Trade in a new tab) | Visit site (opens DayTraders.com 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?
Earn2Trade scores 7.7/10 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 Earn2Trade if
- you want a faster payout cycle (weekly)
- you need NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView
- review volume matters to you (5,059 Trustpilot reviews vs 517)
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2016)
Pick DayTraders.com if
- you want the cheaper way in ($40 vs $150 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($0.47 vs $2.5)
- a higher headline split matters (100% on sim-funded accounts; 80% on live (S2L))
- you prefer a static drawdown floor (Earn2Trade uses EOD trailing)
- you hold positions over the weekend
- you need R|Trader Pro and Onyx
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Earn2Trade | DayTraders.com |
|---|---|---|
| $25K | $150 | $40 |
| $50K | $170 | $50 |
| $100K | $315 | $75 |
| $150K | $375 | $90 |
Payouts
Earn2Trade: Weekly (processed Wednesdays; request by 2 PM CT preceding Friday); no minimum days or consistency once funded. Methods: Rise ($50 non-US / 1.5% US), Deel ($50), Bayzat ($5-$40), Direct crypto (select cases, 0.735%).
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.
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 Earn2Trade legit? · Is DayTraders.com legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Earn2Trade or DayTraders.com?
Smallest published entry fee: Earn2Trade $150, DayTraders.com $40. Cheapest per $1K of account: Earn2Trade $2.5, DayTraders.com $0.47.
Which pays out faster, Earn2Trade or DayTraders.com?
Earn2Trade: Weekly (processed Wednesdays; request by 2 PM CT preceding Friday); no minimum days or consistency once funded. 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.
Which has the higher profit split?
Earn2Trade: 50% up to 80%; DayTraders.com: 100% on sim-funded accounts; 80% on live (S2L). Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Earn2Trade or DayTraders.com?
On our six-point beginner checklist Earn2Trade meets 2 and DayTraders.com meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Earn2Trade and DayTraders.com legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/earn2trade/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/daytraders/legit/.