Head-to-head comparison

Apex Trader Funding vs TakeProfitTrader

Apex leans aggressive on promos and product count; TakeProfitTrader leans on faster payout cadence and a more predictable funded-account path.

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Current offers

Apex Trader Funding

80% off with PIP

Up to 80% off with code PIP

Use code PIP for up to 80% off eligible evaluations. Applies to 7 eligible products.

Last checked: 6 days ago

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TakeProfitTrader

40% off with PIP

Up to 40% off with code PIP

Use code PIP for up to 40% off eligible evaluations. Applies to 4 eligible products.

Last checked: 6 days ago

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Quick verdict

Apex leans aggressive on promos and product count; TakeProfitTrader leans on faster payout cadence and a more predictable funded-account path.

Pick Apex if

Pick Apex if you chase promos, trade many accounts, and you've traded trailing-drawdown mechanics before.

Read the Apex review

Pick Take Profit Trader if

Pick TakeProfitTrader if you want a more predictable first-payout timeline and you prefer end-of-day drawdown mechanics.

Read the Take Profit Trader review

Price & PIP discount comparison

Apex tends to have the deeper listed percentage when a big promo is running; TakeProfitTrader's PIP number is steadier and often lands on the exact accounts active traders prefer.

Metric	Apex	Take Profit Trader
Cheapest evaluation	$25K Evaluation, $147	$25K Evaluation, $150
With PIP (cheapest)	$29 (save $118)	$90 (save $60)
Accounts offered	7 sizes	4 sizes
Reset fee	$80	$99
Activation fee	$130	-
Current PIP offer	80% off all Apex evaluation accounts with code PIP	40% off TakeProfitTrader evaluation accounts with code PIP

Rule comparison

Apex uses trailing drawdown with a 30% consistency rule at payout, tight intraday. TakeProfitTrader's drawdown profile is different and its payout cadence can start earlier on funded accounts.

Apex vs Take Profit Trader rule comparison
Drawdown type	Apex: TrailingTake Profit Trader: End-of-day
Consistency rule	Apex: 30% capTake Profit Trader: 50% cap
News trading	Apex: RestrictedTake Profit Trader: Allowed
Copy trading	Apex: AllowedTake Profit Trader: Restricted
Overnight holds	Apex: Not allowedTake Profit Trader: Not allowed
Min trading days	Apex: 7Take Profit Trader: 5
Profit split	Apex: 90/10Take Profit Trader: 90/10
Min payout	Apex: $500Take Profit Trader: $250

Platform comparison

Apex

Tradovate · CQG
NinjaTrader · Rithmic
Rithmic · Rithmic
Quantower
TradingView

Take Profit Trader

TopstepX
Tradovate · CQG
NinjaTrader · Rithmic
TradingView

Comparison FAQs

Which discount is better, Apex or Take Profit Trader?

Apex tends to have the deeper listed percentage when a big promo is running; TakeProfitTrader's PIP number is steadier and often lands on the exact accounts active traders prefer.

What's the biggest rule difference between Apex and Take Profit Trader?

Apex uses trailing drawdown with a 30% consistency rule at payout, tight intraday. TakeProfitTrader's drawdown profile is different and its payout cadence can start earlier on funded accounts.

When should I pick Apex?

Pick Apex if you chase promos, trade many accounts, and you've traded trailing-drawdown mechanics before.

When should I pick Take Profit Trader?

Pick TakeProfitTrader if you want a more predictable first-payout timeline and you prefer end-of-day drawdown mechanics.

Can I use code PIP at both firms?

Yes. Code PIP applies at both Apex Trader Funding and TakeProfitTrader through our tracked link. The exact percentage and eligible products rotate; this page updates when either offer changes.

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