Head-to-head comparison · 2026
E8 Markets vs Tradeify
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Futures
Founded
2021
2023
Total cost to funded
$160
Best$145
Eval cost
$160
$145
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
EOD
Max profit split
80%
Best90%
First profit
80% split (Signature)
First $10K is 100%
Payout speed
First payout in 3 days
Every 5 days
Max account
Best$500K
$150K
Consistency rule
None on eval, 35% funded
None on eval, 35% funded
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
cTraderMT5TradeLocker
TradovateWealthCharts
Strengths & watch-outs
E8 Markets
Strengths
- One-time fee, no activation fee
- One phase, can pass in a single day
- First payout possible after 3 days
Watch-outs
- 80% split on Signature, lower than most
- 35% consistency rule once funded
- $1,000 daily pause on the funded account
Tradeify
Strengths
- One-time fee, no activation fee, no monthly subscription
- No consistency rule on the evaluation
- EOD drawdown on both evaluation and funded
Watch-outs
- 35% consistency rule once funded
- $1,250 daily loss limit
- Payouts every 5 days, slower than daily-payout firms
🐨 PropKoala verdict
Tradeify is cheaper to get funded at $145 total. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.