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Head-to-head comparison

Apex Trader Funding vs Goat Funded Futures: Which Futures Prop Firm Wins? (2026)

A side-by-side breakdown of the rules that decide which prop firm fits your strategy — drawdown type, profit splits, payout speed, account sizes, and total cost.

The verdict

Apex Trader Funding has the lower starting price ($19.9 vs $45 for Goat Funded Futures). Goat Funded Futures has an instant-funding path with no evaluation phase.

Rules side by side

Each value is the best (or full range) across all of the firm's products.

RuleApex Trader FundingGoat Funded Futures
Challenge typeEvaluationInstant Funding + Evaluation
Drawdown typeIntraday Trailing / EODIntraday Trailing / EOD
Account sizes$25K – $150K$25K – $150K
Starting price$20$45
Profit split100%100%
Payout speed
Payout frequency
Consistency ruleEval: 0–0%Eval: 0–50% / Funded: 20–30%
Payment modelOne-timeMixed (one-time + subscription)
Verified payoutsNoNo
Sage rating4.2 / 5

About each firm

Apex Trader Funding

Apex Trader Funding. Profile data pending — site blocked automated scraper. Fill via dashboard.

Products

  • Intraday TrailOne-time · 100% split
  • EOD TrailOne-time · 100% split

Goat Funded Futures

Goat Funded Futures (WITI Limited, Hong Kong) offers both instant-funding and EOD evaluation plans plus shorter Sprint plans, with no daily drawdown on the main programs. Splits are 100% up to $10,000 then 90%, payouts target two business days, and platforms include Tradovate Prop, NinjaTrader Prop, Quantower, Deepmap, and Deepcharts.

Products

  • Instant FundedInstant funding · One-time · 100% split
  • EOD100% split
  • Sprint100% split

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to start, Apex Trader Funding or Goat Funded Futures?

Apex Trader Funding has the lower starting price at $20 for its smallest evaluation account, compared to $45 for the other.

Are payouts verified at Apex Trader Funding and Goat Funded Futures?

Apex Trader Funding does not have third-party verified payout history. Goat Funded Futures does not have third-party verified payout history.