Both firms' most popular 50K plans compared using verified card data. Promos change, so confirm on each firm's site. Affiliate links: disclosure.
The quick answer
Pick Apex if you want the lowest upfront cost, 6 contracts and to keep 100% of payouts. Pick TradeDay if you want payouts from day 1, no consistency rule once funded and no activation fee.
Apex: traders who can pass fast and want more size. The 50% funded consistency rule and 6-payout limit per PA are the main catches. Read the Apex review.
TradeDay: steady traders who want cash early and no consistency rule once funded. Budget for the monthly fee while you're in the evaluation. Read the TradeDay payout guide.