The short version
Three of the biggest prop firms publish their affiliate terms. As of 4 November 2026, Apex Trader Funding pays a 15% referral fee, FTMO pays 8 to 20% on CFD products and 10 to 18% on futures evaluations depending on level, and FundedNext pays 10 to 15% on CFD first purchases and 8 to 12% on futures depending on tier.
Every rate on this page comes from the firm’s own affiliate page, linked under each table. Firms change these often, so treat this as a snapshot and check the source before you quote it.
We have no relationship with these firms. They aren’t our clients and didn’t review this page. We picked them because their terms are public and detailed.
Apex Trader Funding
Apex’s help centre describes a flat referral fee with monthly reporting and a minimum payout. Its affiliates page says the 15% applies monthly for the lifetime of referred customers, on evaluations and resets.
| Term | What Apex publishes |
|---|---|
| Referral fee | 15% on eligible account purchases |
| Duration | Lifetime of the referred customer, on evaluations and resets (affiliates page) |
| Reporting and payment | Reports on the 1st of the month, paid on the 15th |
| Minimum payout | $1,000, with smaller balances rolling over |
| Restrictions | No paid search, trademark bidding or coupon sites. Affiliates must disclose the relationship. |
Sources: Apex help centre, affiliate program and Apex affiliates page, checked 4 November 2026.
FTMO
FTMO runs a levelled program. Your level depends on the commission you earn each month, and the rate changes by product. Futures evaluations pay recurring commission for up to 12 months.
| Level | Monthly commission to reach it | CFD, one-time per product | Futures evaluations, up to 12 months | Futures resets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | €0 | 8% | 10% | 5% |
| Silver | €250 | 10% | 12% | 6% |
| Gold | €1,000 | 15% | 15% | 7.5% |
| Platinum | €2,500 | 20% | 18% | 9% |
Source: FTMO affiliate programme, checked 4 November 2026. FTMO also lists a €50 payout threshold, asks for 14 days’ notice before paid ads and bans brand keyword bidding. It says all its accounts are demo accounts.
FundedNext
FundedNext also uses tiers, recalculated monthly on the previous 30 days. Futures commission is described as lifetime.
| Tier | CFD, first purchase | Futures, lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 10% | 8% |
| Gold | 12% | 10% |
| Platinum | 15% | 12% |
Source: FundedNext affiliate page, checked 4 November 2026. The page’s FAQ mentions a 60-day CFD cookie, last click wins and a 14-day refund clawback. Its FAQ and tier cards don’t fully agree on tier names and thresholds, so confirm with FundedNext before relying on them.
What about Topstep?
Topstep’s affiliate terms say an affiliate code gives the trader 20% off a first purchase and that the affiliate “may be compensated”. They don’t publish a rate, so we haven’t listed one.
A third-party site, PROP NAVI, has reported that Topstep ended its affiliate program on 31 August 2026. We couldn’t confirm that on a Topstep page, so treat it as unverified.
Sources: Topstep affiliate terms; PROP NAVI report (third party, unverified).
How to compare them
The headline percentage is the least useful number. These are the ones that change what a creator actually earns, and what you actually pay:
- One-time or recurring. 15% on every reset for a customer’s lifetime is a very different deal from 15% once.
- What counts. Evaluations only, or resets and activations too.
- Minimum payout. A $1,000 threshold keeps small affiliates waiting. A €50 one doesn’t.
- Refunds and clawbacks. When commission is reversed, and for how long.
- Ad rules. Brand bidding and coupon-site bans protect your own search traffic.
Setting your own rate
Start with your margin on an evaluation and how often a buyer comes back. If most traders buy again, recurring commission for a set period keeps creators talking about you. If they don’t, a higher one-time rate is simpler.
Then write down the rules above before your first creator signs. Changing them later is how programs lose their best people. Our launch guide walks through the full setup.
Questions people ask
What’s a normal prop firm affiliate commission?
From the three firms with detailed public terms, rates run from 8% to 20% depending on product, tier and whether it repeats. Apex is 15%, FTMO is 8 to 20% on CFD and 10 to 18% on futures evaluations, and FundedNext is 8 to 15% depending on tier and product.
Are these rates current?
They’re what each firm’s own page said on 4 November 2026. Firms change terms often, so check the linked source before you rely on a number.
Is Scaleiko Partners an affiliate of these firms?
No. We have no relationship with Apex, FTMO, FundedNext or Topstep. We used their public pages as examples.
Why isn’t Topstep in the table?
Topstep’s terms don’t publish a rate, and a third-party report says the program ended in August 2026. We couldn’t confirm either way on a Topstep page.
