FundedNext vs TradeDay: Which Prop Firm Is Better in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of FundedNext and TradeDay on the FundedEnigma Score, pricing, profit split, drawdown model and payouts. FundedNext currently rates higher by Enigma Score. Code FE applies each firm’s current discount.
Reviewed by the FundedEnigma Editorial Team · Methodology · Editorial policy · Last updated September 17, 2026
| FundedNext | TradeDay | |
|---|---|---|
| Enigma Score (firm) | 70/100 (B+) | 69/100 (B) |
| Enigma Rating (best plan) | 8.5/10 (Excellent) | 8.2/10 (Excellent) |
| Best plan | Legacy 100K · $215.99 all-in | End of Day Evaluation (monthly) 150K · $180 all-in |
| Net first payout | ≈ $4,800 net | ≈ $7,200 net |
| Days to first payout | ≈ 8 trading days | ≈ 6 trading days |
| Pass Ease | 77/100 | 62/100 |
| From (with code) | $69.99 | $58.95 |
| FundedEnigma code | FE | FE |
| Current discount | 48% off | 55% off |
| Profit split | 95% (Flex) · 90% (Rapid) · 80% (Legacy) | 80/20 (50/50 until $4K profit) |
| Drawdown model | EOD trailing | Intraday or EOD (chosen at purchase); funded sim intraday (Quick Pay) / EOD (Fast Pass) |
| Payouts | Daily (Rapid Daily) · 3 days (Rapid Pro) · 5 days (Flex / Legacy) | Daily (Quick Pay) |
| Max allocation | $150K | $150K |
| Type | futures | futures |
Why each best plan scores the way it does
FundedNext's best plan rates higher (8.5/10 (Excellent)). Reasons come from each plan's own rules and price, judged against plans with the same drawdown type.
FundedNextLegacy 100K
- +End-of-day drawdown in eval
- +End-of-day drawdown once funded
- +No daily loss limit
- +Pass in as little as 1 day
- +Higher first-payout return per $ than most end-of-day plans
- +Reviews praise: Helpful support (10%)
- +Reviews praise: Clear rules (5%)
- −40% consistency rule in eval
TradeDayEnd of Day Evaluation (monthly) 150K
- +End-of-day drawdown in eval
- +No daily loss limit
- +Higher first-payout return per $ than most end-of-day plans
- +Bigger loss buffer per $ than most peer plans
- +Reviews praise: Helpful support (12%)
- +Reviews praise: Fast payouts (10%)
- −Intraday trailing drawdown once funded
- −30% consistency rule in eval
- −5 trading days minimum
- −Reviews mention: Scam accusations (5%)
Key differences
- TradeDay is cheaper to start — from $58.95 vs $69.99 (a $11.04 difference) with code FE.
- FundedNext has the higher profit split (95% (Flex) · 90% (Rapid) · 80% (Legacy) vs 80/20 (50/50 until $4K profit)), so you keep more of what you earn.
- Drawdown models differ: FundedNext uses EOD trailing, while TradeDay uses Intraday or EOD (chosen at purchase); funded sim intraday (Quick Pay) / EOD (Fast Pass) — often the deciding factor for active traders.
- Payout schedules differ: FundedNext — Daily (Rapid Daily) · 3 days (Rapid Pro) · 5 days (Flex / Legacy); TradeDay — Daily (Quick Pay).
- TradeDay has the bigger live discount right now — 55% off vs 48%, via code FE.
Which should you choose?
Choose FundedNext if you want a higher profit split (95% (Flex) · 90% (Rapid) · 80% (Legacy)) and a higher overall Enigma Score.
Choose TradeDay if you want a lower entry cost and a bigger current discount (55% off).
Frequently asked questions
- Is FundedNext or TradeDay better?
- By the Enigma Score, FundedNext rates higher (70/100 (B+)). Both list verified pricing and their FundedEnigma affiliate discount — the better choice depends on your priorities (cost, drawdown model, payout speed).
- Which is cheaper, FundedNext or TradeDay?
- TradeDay is cheaper to start, from $58.95 with code FE versus $69.99 for FundedNext.
- Which has the higher profit split?
- FundedNext offers the higher profit split (95% (Flex) · 90% (Rapid) · 80% (Legacy)) compared with 80/20 (50/50 until $4K profit) at TradeDay.
- How do payouts compare?
- FundedNext pays out daily (rapid daily) · 3 days (rapid pro) · 5 days (flex / legacy), while TradeDay pays out daily (quick pay). Check each firm's first-payout rules on its review page before deciding.
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