Does Apex Trader Funding offer a free trial?
Last verified: 2026-03-21 | Official rules
Apex Trader Funding does not offer a traditional free trial. All evaluations require an upfront fee.
Challenge fees:
- -$25,000: $147
- -$50,000: $167
- -$100,000: $207
- -$150,000: $297
- -$250,000: $407
- -$300,000: $517
The cheapest way to try Apex Trader Funding is the $25,000 account at $147. Most prop firms refund the challenge fee with your first payout once funded.
Free alternatives to test your readiness:
- -Use Vigil's free trade audit to check if your existing trades follow Apex Trader Funding's rules
- -Practice on a demo account with the same drawdown and daily loss rules
- -Use the Vigil trailing drawdown simulator to understand how Apex Trader Funding's trailing intraday (floor moves with every tick) works
Before spending $147+, make sure you can:
- -Stay within $1,500 max drawdown
- -Respect the risk management guidelines
- -Generate consistent profits on demo
If you cannot pass on demo with the same rules, you are not ready for a paid challenge.
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