TradeDay’s evaluation cost depends on how long the subscription remains active and whether you buy resets. A lower first payment is useful, but it does not by itself describe the full cost of an evaluation attempt.
Prop Firm Audit records COMPARE for up to 55% off TradeDay purchases. Confirm the discount available for the selected account, and check whether the displayed terms cover only the initial charge or later renewals. Do not assume that the same promotion applies to resets.
Research checked: September 14, 2026. This article focuses on subscription budgeting rather than repeating our TradeDay coupon guide.
How the 30-day billing cycle works
TradeDay’s billing guide states that the first payment occurs when a paid membership starts and subsequent payments recur every 30 days until the trader passes or cancels. An active evaluation does not reset simply because the subscription renews. Monthly billing stops after passing. Official monthly billing guide.
This means “monthly” should not be treated as the same calendar date every month. Record the next actual charge date shown in the account instead of estimating it from memory.
An active evaluation and a failed evaluation are different
An active account can retain its progress through a renewal. After failure, TradeDay describes three options: cancel, purchase an immediate reset, or wait for the next paid renewal to receive a reset without a separate reset charge. Reset purchases require an active subscription. Official failed-evaluation guidance.
The word “free” in a renewal reset therefore needs context. The trader is still paying the subscription renewal; the reset itself has no additional charge in that scenario.
A reset does not restart the billing clock
A paid reset restarts the evaluation, while the subscription follows its existing schedule. TradeDay’s billing guidance explicitly separates these two charges. Monthly billing policy.
Suppose a trader buys a reset two days before renewal. That reset does not automatically buy another 30 days of membership. The approaching subscription charge must still be included in the budget.
Before resetting, check the next charge date, the reset amount and whether you are ready to resume trading. A reset purchased impulsively after a loss can create another expense without addressing the cause of the failure.
Separate three kinds of price
Initial purchase price
This is the amount charged when starting the chosen evaluation. Apply COMPARE before payment and save the order total. “Up to 55%” describes a maximum recorded offer, not a guarantee that every configuration receives precisely that reduction.
Renewal price
The order or billing dashboard should identify the recurring amount. Do not infer that a first-payment reduction repeats indefinitely. The relevant figure is the renewal amount attached to the subscription.
Reset price
TradeDay publishes reset amounts by account size and path in its billing guide. Some amounts differ from figures visible elsewhere on its site, so use the reset purchase screen for the actual current charge. Do not assume a universal $99 fee from older general wording. Current billing and reset guide, official pricing page.
Calculate the total evaluation budget
A practical formula is:
Initial payment + later subscription payments + paid resets + separately disclosed optional charges
The following example uses hypothetical prices, not a TradeDay quote.
Assume an undiscounted first payment of $200 and a 55% reduction. The initial charge would be $90. If two later renewal payments were also $90 and one reset cost $80, the total would be:
$90 + $90 + $90 + $80 = $350
If those later renewals were instead $200 each, the same sequence would cost:
$90 + $200 + $200 + $80 = $570
The difference is $220. That is why renewal terms matter as much as the initial percentage discount. Neither scenario predicts how many attempts you will need or whether you will pass.
Compare resetting now with waiting
When an evaluation has failed, first identify the next subscription date. Then compare the extra cost of an immediate reset with the time remaining before renewal.
The cheaper short-term choice is not automatically the better trading decision. If you are not ready to return, waiting while remaining subscribed may simply produce another charge. If you intend to stop, complete the cancellation process instead of assuming inactivity ends billing.
Write down what will change before paying for another attempt: position sizing, trading hours, setup selection, or adherence to the loss limit. “Try again” is not a measurable adjustment.
Cancellation is different from pausing
TradeDay’s billing guide says membership cannot be paused and resumed with progress preserved. Its terms describe cancellation through the members area or support and confirmation of the request. Billing guide, TradeDay terms.
If you decide to cancel, keep the confirmation and review the subscription status. Deleting trading software or placing no trades is not the same action as cancelling a paid service.
Cancellation and refund rights are separate questions. Review the applicable purchase terms and any rights that apply in your location; this guide does not promise a refund.
Use a spending limit before the first purchase
Set a maximum evaluation budget that you can afford to lose. Divide it into the first payment and a deliberate allowance for later attempts, rather than treating each charge as unrelated.
Track the cumulative spend after every renewal or reset. Once your planned limit is reached, review the results before making another purchase. A coupon can reduce one cost while repeated attempts still produce a large overall bill.
The useful decision is whether the account remains a reasonable test of your strategy at the total cost incurred. Passing and later payouts remain uncertain, regardless of the discount.
Purchase checklist
Before using COMPARE, confirm the selected account path, initial charge, recurring charge, renewal date and reset price. Save the terms that explain how the promotion applies. After purchase, monitor subscription status alongside trading progress.
A clear billing record lets you assess the TradeDay offer accurately: the initial saving, the cost of time, and the additional cost of starting again.