QATS or Trade The Pool: which to choose in 2026

Updated November 2026

QATS vs Trade The Pool · Overview
Field	QATSPromoted	Trade The Pool
Price from	$69/mo	$120
Evaluation steps	1 step	1 step
Split	80%	70% FLEX
	Buy QATS	Buy Trade The Pool

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

	QATS	Trade The Pool
Markets	Crypto; stocks, gold and oil (perpetuals)	Simulated stock and ETF evaluation
Country	—	Not recorded
Payouts	after 5 winning days, minimum $500	70% trader share on the listed FLEX offer, subject to payout eligibility
Platforms	Own QATS terminal, bots, API, TradingView	Trade The Pool platform
Bots and EAs	Yes, plus API	Review the FLEX activity restrictions
Max capital	up to $150K	FLEX buying power at $25K, $50K, $100K and $200K

Head to head

Head to head at $100K

Head to head at $100K
Field	QATS	Trade The Pool
Program	TradFi Challenge	FLEX
Market	Stocks & commodities	Stocks & commodities
Profit target	6%	6%
Profit split	80%	70% FLEX
Max loss	4%	4%
Loss type	end-of-day trailing	not stated
Daily loss limit	3%	Not recorded
Cheapest challenge	$185/mo	$545
Payment	monthly subscription	one-time

Head to head at $50K

Head to head at $50K
Field	QATS	Trade The Pool
Program	TradFi Challenge	FLEX
Market	Stocks & commodities	Stocks & commodities
Profit target	6%	6%
Profit split	80%	70% FLEX
Max loss	4%	4%
Loss type	end-of-day trailing	not stated
Daily loss limit	4%	Not recorded
Cheapest challenge	$115/mo	$285
Payment	monthly subscription	one-time

Head to head at $25K

Head to head at $25K
Field	QATS	Trade The Pool
Program	TradFi Challenge	FLEX
Market	Stocks & commodities	Stocks & commodities
Profit target	6%	6%
Profit split	80%	70% FLEX
Max loss	4%	4%
Loss type	end-of-day trailing	not stated
Daily loss limit	4%	Not recorded
Cheapest challenge	$85/mo	$120
Payment	monthly subscription	one-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

Account	QATS	Trade The Pool
$10K	$69/mo or $95 one-time	—
$25K	$85/mo or $99 one-time	$120 (FLEX)
$50K	$115/mo or $189 one-time	$285 (FLEX)
$100K	$185/mo or $309 one-time	$545 (FLEX)
$150K	$255/mo or $409 one-time	—
$200K	—	$1,475 (FLEX)

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.

Start a QATS challenge

Trade The Pool

If you need simulated stock and ETF evaluation and the platforms Trade The Pool platform.

Trade The Pool review

QATS vs Trade The Pool: questions

Which is cheaper, QATS or Trade The Pool?

QATS starts at $69/mo as a subscription, Trade The Pool at $120. Compare the price for the account size you need: some firms charge once, others monthly.

Which has a higher split, QATS or Trade The Pool?

QATS pays 80%, Trade The Pool pays 70% FLEX.

Can you trade with bots at QATS and Trade The Pool?

QATS: yes, plus API. Trade The Pool: Review the FLEX activity restrictions.