8 firms compared

Best TradeDay alternatives in 2026

Firms with programs and markets closest to TradeDay (grade B, 7.0/10), best grade first. Each one shows where it beats TradeDay on our data.

Why traders leave TradeDay

Quick Pay pays only 50% of profits while an account holds under $4,000 current profit, then 80%.
Each Quick Pay Funded Sim is paused at $10,000 gross profit and anything above it is forfeited.
Quick Pay funded accounts always trail intraday, even if you bought the EOD evaluation, and payouts do not lower the drawdown line.
Profit above $10,000 in a Quick Pay Funded Sim is forfeited
EOD buyers get an intraday drawdown once funded
Payouts do not move the drawdown line down

Full TradeDay review

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FTMO
Prague-based prop firm since 2015, selling 1-Step, 2-Step and futures evaluations
- Higher grade: A (8.5) vs B (7.0)
- Lower hidden risk: 0.9 vs 4.8
- Cheaper entry: from $90 vs $100
A
Pass rate
10% Reported
Hidden risk
0.9 LowHidden risk 0.9 out of 10, Low
From / max alloc.
$90 · $2M
Allows
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My Funded Futures
Texas-based futures prop firm (MFFU) with one-step evaluations, operating since 2023
- Higher grade: A (8.0) vs B (7.0)
- Lower hidden risk: 1.1 vs 4.8
- Trustpilot 4.9 vs 4.6
A
Pass rate
20% Reported
Hidden risk
1.1 LowHidden risk 1.1 out of 10, Low
From / max alloc.
$105 · $450K
Allows
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The5ers
Raanana, Israel-based CFD and futures prop firm with 1-, 2- and 3-step programs since 2016
- Higher grade: A (7.5) vs B (7.0)
- Lower hidden risk: 2.4 vs 4.8
- Cheaper entry: from $19 vs $100
A
Pass rate
9% Estimate
Hidden risk
2.4 LowHidden risk 2.4 out of 10, Low
From / max alloc.
$19 · $4M
Allows
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Top One Futures
Wyoming-registered futures prop firm (2025), sister brand of Top One Trader
- Lower hidden risk: 3.8 vs 4.8
- Cheaper entry: from $39 vs $100
B
Pass rate
10% Estimate
Hidden risk
3.8 ModerateHidden risk 3.8 out of 10, Moderate
From / max alloc.
$39 · $3M
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FundedNext
UAE prop firm for CFDs and futures, launched March 2022, with a 24-hour payout promise
- Lower hidden risk: 2.5 vs 4.8
- Cheaper entry: from $32.99 vs $100
- Profit split up to 95% vs 90%
B
Pass rate
10% Estimate
Hidden risk
2.5 ModerateHidden risk 2.5 out of 10, Moderate
From / max alloc.
$32.99 · $300K
Allows
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Bulenox
Delaware-registered futures prop firm on Rithmic, selling evaluations since 2021
- Profit split up to 100% vs 90%
B
Pass rate
10% Estimate
Hidden risk
4.4 HighHidden risk 4.4 out of 10, High
From / max alloc.
$94 · $750K
Allows
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Hola Prime
Hong Kong prop firm since August 2024 offering forex and futures challenges with 1-hour payouts
- Lower hidden risk: 4.3 vs 4.8
- Cheaper entry: from $39 vs $100
- Profit split up to 95% vs 90%
B
Pass rate
35% Reported
Hidden risk
4.3 HighHidden risk 4.3 out of 10, High
From / max alloc.
$39 · $800K
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Take Profit Trader
Florida futures prop firm with a one-step test and day-one daily payouts, since 2021
B
Pass rate
36.2% Reported
Hidden risk
5.3 HighHidden risk 5.3 out of 10, High
From / max alloc.
$150 · $750K
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TradeDay alternatives: questions

FAQ

What is the best TradeDay alternative?

Among firms with similar programs and markets, FTMO has the best grade today: A (8.5/10), against B (7.0/10) for TradeDay. The right pick still depends on how you trade, so compare the rules before you buy.

Is there a cheaper alternative to TradeDay?

Yes. The5ers starts at $19 for its smallest account, while TradeDay starts at $100. Compare the same account size and the rules, not only the entry price.

Which TradeDay alternative has the lowest hidden risk?

FTMO, with a hidden-risk score of 0.9 against 4.8 for TradeDay. The score counts rule disputes and payout complaints in trader reviews plus rules you can't avoid; lower is better.

Why do traders look for TradeDay alternatives?

The main drawbacks in our review: Quick Pay pays only 50% of profits while an account holds under $4,000 current profit, then 80%.; Each Quick Pay Funded Sim is paused at $10,000 gross profit and anything above it is forfeited.; Profit above $10,000 in a Quick Pay Funded Sim is forfeited.

Is TradeDay still worth it?

TradeDay holds grade B (7.0/10) and ranks #5 of the firms we grade. Read the full review for its payout record, hidden rules and what traders report before you switch.

Data updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we grade