Apex Trader Funding Plans Compared (EOD vs Intraday, Legacy, Activation Fees, Total Cost)
- Apex Trader Funding costs a one-time evaluation fee (30 days, no resets) plus, on Standard, a PA activation fee when you pass. At list price, 50K Intraday is $249 plus a $99 PA fee on Standard, or $799 with no PA fee on No Activation Fee (checked 2026-11-04).
- You choose 4 things: type (Intraday / EOD), fee type (Standard / No Activation Fee), size and platform.
- There are no refunds at all. Legacy is a limited-time resale with monthly billing, resets, and 250K and 300K sizes.
How do Apex Trader Funding plans work? You choose 4 things
Apex Trader Funding replaced its products on 2026-03-01, and the new products are one-time evaluations. Each lasts 30 calendar days from purchase, and if you fail or it expires, you buy another. It is not a monthly subscription, and there are no resets. When you pass, you activate a PA (Performance Account), and on the Standard fee type this is when the activation fee is charged.
You choose the following 4 things at purchase. Treat all of them as unchangeable after you buy.
- Type: Intraday Trail or EOD Trail (the drawdown behavior and whether there is a DLL differ)
- Fee type: Standard (lower evaluation fee, PA fee when you pass) or No Activation Fee (higher evaluation fee, $0 PA fee)
- Size: 25K, 50K, 100K, 150K
- Platform: Rithmic, Tradovate, WealthCharts (no conversion between accounts, no refund for choosing the wrong one)
Apex itself does not say which combination is better. This page lays out the differences and the inputs for calculating total cost. It does not recommend a plan.
Sources for this section (4)
Source: Official site / Official site 2 / Official site 3 / Official site 4
What is the difference between Apex Trader Funding EOD and Intraday?
Apex Trader Funding Intraday Trail and EOD Trail have the same profit target, maximum drawdown (DD) amount and maximum contracts. What differs is when the DD is recalculated, the DLL during the evaluation, the evaluation fee and the PA fee.
| Item | Intraday Trail | EOD Trail |
|---|---|---|
| DD behavior | Follows your peak balance including open profit, even during a trade | Recalculated at the 4:59:59 PM ET close and applied in real time during the next session |
| DLL during the evaluation | None | Fixed ($1,000 for 50K). Hitting it stops trading for the day; it does not fail you |
| 50K evaluation fee (list, Standard) | $249 | $590 |
| 50K evaluation fee (list, No Activation Fee) | $799 | $1,190 |
| 50K PA fee (Standard) | $99 | $129 |
| Profit target / max DD (50K) | $3,000 / $2,000 | $3,000 / $2,000 |
With Intraday, the threshold rises as open profit grows during a trade, so giving back profit shrinks your room to the threshold quickly. With EOD, open profit during the day does not raise the threshold, but there is a daily loss cap and the evaluation and PA fees are higher. Which fits you depends on how often you let open profit run up during the day and then give it back.
The idea behind Intraday and EOD drawdown is the same across firms. The rules page explains the details of the Apex DD with numeric examples.
See how the Apex Trader Funding drawdown works
Sources for this section (5)
Source: Official site / Official site 2 / Official site 3 / Official site 4 / Apex Trader Funding official site
How much does Apex Trader Funding cost? Evaluation prices for every size
Below are Apex Trader Funding evaluation list prices by type (checked 2026-11-04). Prices can change, so always confirm on the official site at the time of purchase.
| Size | Standard list price | No Activation Fee list price |
|---|---|---|
| 25K | $167 | $690 |
| 50K | $249 | $799 |
| 100K | $790 | $999 |
| 150K | $1,190 | $1,890 |
| Size | Standard list price | No Activation Fee list price |
|---|---|---|
| 25K | $490 | $1,090 |
| 50K | $590 | $1,190 |
| 100K | $1,190 | $1,590 |
| 150K | $2,190 | $2,490 |
What is the Apex Trader Funding activation fee? Standard vs. No Activation Fee total cost
On Apex Trader Funding Standard, you pay an activation fee when you activate the PA after passing. It is a one-time payment with no refund. No Activation Fee has a higher evaluation fee but a $0 PA fee. You must activate the PA within 7 calendar days of passing.
| Size | Intraday Standard | EOD Standard | No Activation Fee (both types) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $89 | $109 | Free |
| 50K | $99 | $129 | Free |
| 100K | $129 | $139 | Free |
| 150K | $149 | $159 | Free |
Total cost depends on which attempt you pass on
The new products have no resets, so if you fail you buy the evaluation again. Total cost is "evaluation fee x number of purchases + PA fee (Standard only)." The tables below show 50K total cost by the number of purchases it took to pass. Data fees and commissions are not included.
| Passed on | Intraday Standard list | Intraday NAF list |
|---|---|---|
| 1st attempt | $348 | $799 |
| 2nd attempt | $597 | $1,598 |
| 3rd attempt | $846 | $2,397 |
| Passed on | EOD Standard list | EOD NAF list |
|---|---|---|
| 1st attempt | $719 | $1,190 |
| 2nd attempt | $1,309 | $2,380 |
| 3rd attempt | $1,899 | $3,570 |
At list price, Standard costs less in total for 50K on both types, starting from a pass on the 1st attempt. Prices can change, so redo the same calculation with the official prices at the time you buy.
Sources for this section (4)
Source: Apex Trader Funding official site / Official site / Official site 2 / Official site 3
Apex Trader Funding 5-Pack and resets
The Apex Trader Funding 5-Pack is a bundle of 5 evaluations of the same size and type. All 5 accounts run on the same 30-day period, and PAs cannot be bought as a bundle. The EOD 100K and 150K No Activation Fee versions are not available as a 5-Pack.
| Size | Intraday Standard | Intraday NAF | EOD Standard | EOD NAF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $749.50 | $2,950 | $2,250 | $4,450 |
| 50K | $950 | $3,450 | $2,450 | $5,450 |
| 100K | $3,450 | $4,450 | $4,950 | Not available |
| 150K | $4,950 | $8,950 | $9,950 | Not available |
The 30 days for all 5 accounts run at the same time, so the period does not extend even if some accounts go unused. Note also that buying discounted evaluations in bulk and using them as throwaway accounts is listed as a prohibited activity.
The new products have no resets
New evaluations have no resets and no reset fee. They expire at 6:00 PM ET on Day 30 and cannot be extended. PAs have no resets either.
Legacy evaluations can be reset with no limit on the number of resets and no penalty. The reset fee amount is under review in the primary sources for this page.
Sources for this section (5)
Source: Official site / Official site 2 / Official site 3 / Official site: Subscriptions / Official site: Prohibited conduct
What is an Apex Trader Funding Legacy account? (Old monthly products)
Apex Trader Funding Legacy refers to the old products whose regular sale ended on 2026-03-01. They are now being resold for a limited time in 6 sizes across 3 platforms. Apex has not announced an end date for the resale.
Legacy monthly price and PA fee
| Size | Tradovate monthly | WealthCharts / Rithmic monthly | PA fee Tradovate | PA fee WealthCharts / Rithmic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $227 | $177 | $105 | $99 |
| 50K | $247 | $197 | $130 | $125 |
| 100K | $447 | $397 | $155 | $149 |
| 150K | $647 | $597 | $185 | $179 |
| 250K | $747 | $697 | $189 | $189 |
| 300K | $847 | $797 | $199 | $199 |
Tradovate plans include a Tradovate license, NinjaTrader (worth $75) and real-time data (worth $55). Rithmic plans include NinjaTrader and data, and WealthCharts plans include data.
How Legacy differs from the new products
- Monthly subscription that continues until you cancel, whether you pass or fail (the PA cancels automatically if you fail)
- Evaluation resets are available (amount under review)
- 250K and 300K sizes are available
- The evaluation has a 7-day minimum. The PA keeps rules such as 5:1 risk-reward, MAE 30% and half contracts
The old lineup also included 100K Static (2 mini, DD $625). Whether Static is part of the current resale is under review.
Legacy and new products can be mixed, but not converted
You can hold Legacy and new products at the same time. PAs are limited to 20 per household across both. You cannot convert a Legacy account to a new product. Legacy accounts bought before 2026-03-01 keep their original rules with no retroactive changes.
See Apex Trader Funding Legacy rules in detail
Sources for this section (6)
Source: Official site / Official site 2 / Official site 3 / Official site: Subscriptions / Official site: Subscriptions 2 / Apex Trader Funding official site
What other costs are there at Apex Trader Funding?
Apex Trader Funding evaluation fees include Level 1 market data. Additional data such as depth of market (DOM) and per-trade commissions cost extra.
- Tradovate add-on data: CME Bundle L2 is $48 per month and EUREX L2 is $24 per month. A $2 fee may be included in each, billed by calendar month
- Rithmic add-on data expires at month end and does not renew automatically. Tradovate and WealthCharts data must be canceled with each provider
- Round-trip commission examples: ES and NQ are $3.10 on Tradovate and $3.98 on Rithmic
The more you trade, the more commission differences affect total cost. The platforms page has commission tables by product and platform.
See Apex Trader Funding commissions by platform
Sources for this section (5)
Source: Official site / Official site 2 / Official site 3 / Official site: Commissions / Official site 4
Does Apex Trader Funding give refunds? Cancellation and payment methods
Under the Apex Trader Funding refund policy, there are no refunds at all. Before paying, confirm the type, fee type, size and platform.
Not eligible for refunds
- Initial purchase (evaluation fee)
- PA activation fee
- Data fees
- Choosing the wrong plan or platform
- Platform or data outages
- Forgetting to enter a promo code
Canceling a Legacy subscription
A Legacy subscription bills every month until you cancel, whether you pass or fail. If a renewal payment fails, there is a 72-hour grace period. New products are a one-time payment, so there is nothing to cancel.
Payment methods
Apex accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit and debit cards in your own name only. American Express, crypto and gift cards are not accepted.
Sources for this section (3)
Source: Official site: Refunds / Official site: Subscriptions / Official site
Apex Trader Funding plan and price change history
Apex Trader Funding prices and plans changed significantly in 2026. "Monthly billing" and "resets" are features of Legacy.
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | New products (Intraday / EOD, one-time payment, 30 days, no resets) launched. Old products became Legacy and regular sale ended |
| 2026 (date not confirmed) | Legacy evaluations resold for a limited time (6 sizes across 3 platforms) |
| 2026-04-15 | Refund policy article updated |
| 2026-10-14 | Legacy reset article updated |
| 2026-10-26 | Legacy subscription and renewal article updated |
| Announced | Official site shows "Instant PAs (coming soon!)" and "Bulk checkout (coming soon!)" |
Prices on this page are list prices checked on the Apex official site on 2026-11-04. Prices can change, so check the official site right before you buy.
See how to start with Apex Trader Funding and the payment steps
Sources for this section (6)
Source: Official site / Official site 2 / Official site: Refunds / Official site: Subscriptions / Official site: Subscriptions 2 / Apex Trader Funding official site
Apex Trader Funding FAQ
Is Apex Trader Funding monthly or a one-time payment?
Is the Apex Trader Funding No Activation Fee option worth it?
Can you reset an Apex Trader Funding evaluation?
Can you get a refund from Apex Trader Funding?
No. Evaluation fees, PA activation fees and data fees are not refunded, nor are choosing the wrong option, outages or forgetting a promo code.
What is the Apex Trader Funding 5-Pack?
Can you pay Apex Trader Funding with American Express?
No. Apex accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover (credit or debit) in your own name. Crypto and gift cards are not accepted either.