Head-to-Head Comparison
Winner
8.6/ 10
Apex Trader Funding
Zera Score
VS
7.3/ 10
Take Profit Trader
Zera Score
Which prop firm is right for you? We break it down below.
Feature
Apex Trader Funding
Take Profit Trader
Zera Score
8.6
7.3
Community Sentiment
5.5/10
5.5/10
Profit Split
100% first $25K, then 90%
80% (up to 90%)
Accounts
$25K – $300K
$25K – $150K
Max Scaling
$300K
$600K
Platforms
NinjaTrader, Tradovate,…
NinjaTrader, Tradovate,…
Instruments
Futures
Futures
HQ Location
Austin, Texas (based on founder info)
N/A
Founded
N/A
N/A
Total Payouts
N/A
N/A
Key Differentiators
Largest and most well-known futures prop firm; CEO Darrell Martin - nearly 20 years trading experience; Trade up to 20 accounts simultaneously
ONE step evaluation - no nonsense approach; Can get paid on day one of PRO account; 40% off for life promotion
Take Profit Trader
Zera Score 7.3 / 10
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