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Built from product captures checked Oct 19, 2026
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| Fact | Apex Trader Funding | Lucid Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Lowest $100K fee | $590 (Intraday Trail - No Activation Fee) | $224 (LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday) |
| Base split | 100% | 90% |
| Earliest first payout | Day 5 (Intraday Trail - Standard) | Day 1 (LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday) |
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Available product sources · earliest check Oct 19, 2026
We track 4 Apex Trader Funding products and 7 from Lucid Trading that pass the 30-day source-freshness gate; source checks range from 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-22. Lucid Trading is cheaper to funded at 4 of the 4 directly comparable tiers. At $25K, the cheapest verified route is LucidFlex at $89 (One-time fee), which needs $99 of profit at a 90% split before the fee is back in your pocket.
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We track 4 Apex Trader Funding products and 7 from Lucid Trading that pass the 30-day source-freshness gate; source checks range from 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-22.
Lucid Trading is cheaper to funded at 4 of the 4 directly comparable tiers. At $25K, the cheapest verified route is LucidFlex at $89 (One-time fee), which needs $99 of profit at a 90% split before the fee is back in your pocket.
Lucid Trading's own products disagree on 10 terms. On evaluation steps it is 1-step on LucidPro and LucidFlex and LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday and LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD and LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday and LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD, versus instant funding on LucidDirect. Which product you buy decides that rule, not which firm you sign with — a firm-level table cannot show this.
Not in the cost tables: Apex Trader Funding EOD Trail - Standard and Intraday Trail - Standard. The latest capture records no complete entry price for them, so they are not ranked on cost.
Lucid Trading is cheaper within the shared USD one-time class: LucidFlex at $89 — $601 less than Apex Trader Funding's cheapest route at this tier (Intraday Trail - No Activation Fee, $690) — 87% cheaper.
| Product | Cost to funded | Break-even profit | R-multiple | Days @ 1%/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LucidFlexLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $89One-time fee | $99at 90% split | 0.10vs $1,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidDaily - DLL On / IntradayLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $104One-time fee | $116at 90% split | 0.12vs $1,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDaily - DLL Off / IntradayLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $104One-time fee | $116at 90% split | 0.12vs $1,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidDaily - DLL On / EODLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $118One-time fee | $131at 90% split | 0.13vs $1,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDaily - DLL Off / EODLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $118One-time fee | $131at 90% split | 0.13vs $1,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidProLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $123One-time fee | $137at 90% split | 0.14vs $1,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidDirectLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $329One-time fee | $366at 90% split | 0.37vs $1,000 tier max loss | — |
| Intraday Trail - No Activation FeeApex Trader Funding · One-time · 100% split | $690Fee + tier activation | $690at 100% split | 0.69vs $1,000 tier max loss | — |
| EOD Trail - No Activation FeeApex Trader Funding · One-time · 100% split | $1,090Fee + tier activation | $1,090at 100% split | 1.09vs $1,000 tier max loss | 5 |
R-multiple is break-even profit divided by that product's own maximum permitted loss — under 1.00 means you can lose more than you need to make to win the fee back. Day count assumes 1% account growth per day, capped by the product's own daily loss limit. Blank cells are figures the firm does not publish.
Lucid Trading is cheaper within the shared USD one-time class: LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday at $138 — $352 less than Apex Trader Funding's cheapest route at this tier (Intraday Trail - No Activation Fee, $490) — 72% cheaper.
| Product | Cost to funded | Break-even profit | R-multiple | Days @ 1%/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LucidDaily - DLL On / IntradayLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $138One-time fee | $153at 90% split | 0.08vs $2,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDaily - DLL Off / IntradayLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $138One-time fee | $153at 90% split | 0.08vs $2,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidFlexLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $146One-time fee | $162at 90% split | 0.08vs $2,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidDaily - DLL On / EODLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $166One-time fee | $184at 90% split | 0.09vs $2,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDaily - DLL Off / EODLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $166One-time fee | $184at 90% split | 0.09vs $2,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidProLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $192One-time fee | $213at 90% split | 0.11vs $2,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| Intraday Trail - No Activation FeeApex Trader Funding · One-time · 100% split | $490Fee + tier activation | $490at 100% split | 0.24vs $2,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidDirectLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $515One-time fee | $572at 90% split | 0.29vs $2,000 tier max loss | 2 |
| EOD Trail - No Activation FeeApex Trader Funding · One-time · 100% split | $1,190Fee + tier activation | $1,190at 100% split | 0.59vs $2,000 tier max loss | 3 |
R-multiple is break-even profit divided by that product's own maximum permitted loss — under 1.00 means you can lose more than you need to make to win the fee back. Day count assumes 1% account growth per day, capped by the product's own daily loss limit. Blank cells are figures the firm does not publish.
Lucid Trading is cheaper within the shared USD one-time class: LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday at $224 — $366 less than Apex Trader Funding's cheapest route at this tier (Intraday Trail - No Activation Fee, $590) — 62% cheaper.
| Product | Cost to funded | Break-even profit | R-multiple | Days @ 1%/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LucidDaily - DLL On / IntradayLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $224One-time fee | $249at 90% split | 0.08vs $3,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDaily - DLL Off / IntradayLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $224One-time fee | $249at 90% split | 0.08vs $3,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidDaily - DLL On / EODLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $267One-time fee | $297at 90% split | 0.10vs $3,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDaily - DLL Off / EODLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $267One-time fee | $297at 90% split | 0.10vs $3,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidFlexLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $293One-time fee | $326at 90% split | 0.11vs $3,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidProLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $307One-time fee | $341at 90% split | 0.11vs $3,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| Intraday Trail - No Activation FeeApex Trader Funding · One-time · 100% split | $590Fee + tier activation | $590at 100% split | 0.20vs $3,000 tier max loss | — |
| LucidDirectLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $700One-time fee | $778at 90% split | 0.22vs $3,500 tier max loss | 1 |
| EOD Trail - No Activation FeeApex Trader Funding · One-time · 100% split | $1,590Fee + tier activation | $1,590at 100% split | 0.53vs $3,000 tier max loss | 2 |
R-multiple is break-even profit divided by that product's own maximum permitted loss — under 1.00 means you can lose more than you need to make to win the fee back. Day count assumes 1% account growth per day, capped by the product's own daily loss limit. Blank cells are figures the firm does not publish.
Lucid Trading is cheaper within the shared USD one-time class: LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday at $313 — $1,577 less than Apex Trader Funding's cheapest route at this tier (Intraday Trail - No Activation Fee, $1,890) — 83% cheaper.
| Product | Cost to funded | Break-even profit | R-multiple | Days @ 1%/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LucidDaily - DLL On / IntradayLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $313One-time fee | $348at 90% split | 0.08vs $4,500 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDaily - DLL Off / IntradayLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $313One-time fee | $348at 90% split | 0.08vs $4,500 tier max loss | — |
| LucidDaily - DLL On / EODLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $375One-time fee | $417at 90% split | 0.09vs $4,500 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDaily - DLL Off / EODLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $375One-time fee | $417at 90% split | 0.09vs $4,500 tier max loss | — |
| LucidFlexLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $407One-time fee | $452at 90% split | 0.10vs $4,500 tier max loss | — |
| LucidProLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $410One-time fee | $456at 90% split | 0.10vs $4,500 tier max loss | 1 |
| LucidDirectLucid Trading · One-time · 90% split | $836One-time fee | $929at 90% split | 0.19vs $5,000 tier max loss | 1 |
| Intraday Trail - No Activation FeeApex Trader Funding · One-time · 100% split | $1,890Fee + tier activation | $1,890at 100% split | 0.47vs $4,000 tier max loss | — |
| EOD Trail - No Activation FeeApex Trader Funding · One-time · 100% split | $2,490Fee + tier activation | $2,490at 100% split | 0.62vs $4,000 tier max loss | 2 |
R-multiple is break-even profit divided by that product's own maximum permitted loss — under 1.00 means you can lose more than you need to make to win the fee back. Day count assumes 1% account growth per day, capped by the product's own daily loss limit. Blank cells are figures the firm does not publish.
Each cell shows every value that firm's current products hold. Where a firm disagrees with itself the products are named — those are the rows a firm-level table has to flatten, and the ones that decide whether your strategy is allowed. 10 of 16 rows split this way in this matchup.
| Term | Apex Trader Funding | Lucid Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation steps | 1-step | 1-stepLucidPro, LucidFlex, LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD Instant fundingLucidDirect |
| Profit split | 100% | 90% |
| Drawdown method | EOD trailingEOD Trail - Standard, EOD Trail - No Activation Fee TrailingIntraday Trail - Standard, Intraday Trail - No Activation Fee | EOD trailingLucidPro, LucidFlex, LucidDirect, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD TrailingLucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday |
| Daily loss cap | Fixed $ per tierEOD Trail - Standard, EOD Trail - No Activation Fee Not publishedIntraday Trail - Standard, Intraday Trail - No Activation Fee | Fixed $ per tierLucidPro, LucidDirect, LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD Not publishedLucidFlex, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD |
| Max loss capsame | Fixed $ per tier | Fixed $ per tier |
| Funded drawdown | EOD trailingEOD Trail - Standard, EOD Trail - No Activation Fee TrailingIntraday Trail - Standard, Intraday Trail - No Activation Fee | TrailingLucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD EOD trailingLucidPro, LucidFlex, LucidDirect |
| Min trading days | 0 | 2LucidFlex, LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD 1LucidPro UnverifiedLucidDirect |
| Max trading dayssame | Unverified | Unverified |
| Consistency rule | Unverified | 50%LucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD 40%LucidPro, LucidFlex 20%LucidDirect |
| First payout after | 5 days | 1 dayLucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD Not publishedLucidPro, LucidDirect 5 daysLucidFlex |
| Payout frequency | Weekly | On demand |
| News trading | Conditional | ConditionalLucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD AllowedLucidPro, LucidFlex, LucidDirect |
| Weekend holding | Not allowed | Not publishedLucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD Not allowedLucidPro, LucidFlex, LucidDirect |
| Overnight holding | Not allowed | Not publishedLucidDaily - DLL On / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL On / EOD, LucidDaily - DLL Off / Intraday, LucidDaily - DLL Off / EOD Not allowedLucidPro, LucidFlex, LucidDirect |
| EAs / algos | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Copy tradingsame | Conditional | Conditional |
Apex moved new purchases to 4 one-time evaluation paths
Older Apex reviews can describe a different billing and drawdown structure. Match the exact product shown at checkout, verify the dynamic fee, and note that the current evaluation may pass in one day without a minimum-day rule.
LucidDaily launched with 4 configurable evaluation paths
Confirm the exact DLL, drawdown, price, overnight, weekend, and news-calendar scope at checkout; the stored Daily prices are list prices, not the coupon or limited-time totals.
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