PropFirmMatcher

Two prop firms compared: markets, challenge price, rules, split and payouts. Data from official websites, November 2026.

QATSThe Trading Pit
MarketsCrypto; stocks, gold and oil (perpetuals)Exchange-listed futures
Country—Not recorded
Payoutsafter 5 winning days, minimum $500Futures Prime lists an 80% profit share; confirm eligibility and payment timing
PlatformsOwn QATS terminal, bots, API, TradingViewNot recorded
Bots and EAsYes, plus APIProgram-specific automation terms not verified
Max capitalup to $150KFutures Prime $50K, $100K and $150K challenge sizes

Head to head

Head to head at $100K

Head to head at $100K
FieldQATSThe Trading Pit
ProgramTradFi ChallengeFutures Prime
MarketStocks & commoditiesFutures
Profit target6%6%
Profit split80%80% Prime
Max loss4%3%
Loss typeend-of-day trailingend-of-day trailing
Daily loss limit3%Not recorded
Cheapest challenge$185/mo$189
Paymentmonthly subscriptionone-time

Head to head at $50K

Head to head at $50K
FieldQATSThe Trading Pit
ProgramTradFi ChallengeFutures Prime
MarketStocks & commoditiesFutures
Profit target6%6%
Profit split80%80% Prime
Max loss4%4%
Loss typeend-of-day trailingend-of-day trailing
Daily loss limit4%Not recorded
Cheapest challenge$115/mo$99
Paymentmonthly subscriptionone-time

Head to head at $150K

Head to head at $150K
FieldQATSThe Trading Pit
ProgramTradFi ChallengeFutures Prime
MarketStocks & commoditiesFutures
Profit target6%6%
Profit split80%80% Prime
Max loss3%3%
Loss typeend-of-day trailingend-of-day trailing
Daily loss limit3%Not recorded
Cheapest challenge$255/mo$289
Paymentmonthly subscriptionone-time

Same account label does not mean the same market or usable risk capital. These are the lowest listed fees at this size, before coupons. Check the selected program, billing period and source notes; higher limits or splits do not establish a better overall fit.

Prices by account size

AccountQATSThe Trading Pit
$10K$69/mo or $95 one-time—
$25K$85/mo or $99 one-time—
$50K$115/mo or $189 one-time$99 (Futures Prime)
$100K$185/mo or $309 one-time$189 (Futures Prime)
$150K$255/mo or $409 one-time$289 (Futures Prime)

Who each one suits

QATS

If you trade crypto, stocks, gold or oil and want one evaluation, a terminal with nothing to install and the option to run bots through the API.

QATS vs The Trading Pit: questions

Which is cheaper, QATS or The Trading Pit?

QATS starts at $69/mo as a subscription, The Trading Pit at $99. Compare the price for the account size you need: some firms charge once, others monthly.

Which has a higher split, QATS or The Trading Pit?

QATS pays 80%, The Trading Pit pays 80% Prime.

Can you trade with bots at QATS and The Trading Pit?

QATS: yes, plus API. The Trading Pit: program-specific automation terms not verified.