Topstep vs Take Profit Trader
Topstep vs take profit trader, compared line by line on price, activation, drawdown, payouts and platforms, using each firm's own pages.
At 50K, the lower price belongs to Topstep: $95 for a funded account through the Trading Combine (No Activation Fee Path) in one try. Take Profit Trader (Test (1-step evaluation)) is $300.
Take Profit Trader and Topstep side by side
| Topstep | Take Profit Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | (Trading Combine (No Activation Fee Path), 50K), $95 / mo | $150 / mo (Test (1-step evaluation), 25K) |
| Funded 50K, one try | $95 | $300 |
| Billing | monthly | monthly |
| Activation fee | No fee | $130 |
| Drawdown | $2,000, end-of-day trailing | $2,000, end-of-day trailing (Test); intraday trailing in PRO |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% (PRO), 90% (PRO+) |
| Minimum payout | $125 | Not stated |
| Platforms | TopstepX | NinjaTrader, TradingView, Tradovate, Rithmic, Quantower, MotiveWave |
| Markets | futures | futures |
| US traders | Accepted | Accepted |
How much do two tries cost to get funded?
All Topstep and Take Profit Trader plans
| Firm and plan | Account | Fee | Funded on a first passfee + activation | Profit target | Max drawdown | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Profit TraderTest (1-step evaluation)Accepts US traders | 25K | $150a month | $280one month, incl. $130 activation | $1,500 | $1,500End of day, then intraday | 80% in PRO, 90% in PRO+ |
| TopstepTrading Combine (Standard Path)Accepts US traders | 50K | $49a month | $198one month, incl. $149 activation | $3,000 | $2,000End of day | 90% |
| TopstepTrading Combine (No Activation Fee Path)Accepts US traders | 50K | $95a month | $95one month | $3,000 | $2,000End of day | 90% |
| Take Profit TraderTest (1-step evaluation)Accepts US traders | 50K | $170a month | $300one month, incl. $130 activation | $3,000 | $2,000End of day, then intraday | 80% in PRO, 90% in PRO+ |
| Take Profit TraderTest (1-step evaluation)Accepts US traders | 75K | $245a month | $375one month, incl. $130 activation | $4,500 | $2,500End of day, then intraday | 80% in PRO, 90% in PRO+ |
| TopstepTrading Combine (Standard Path)Accepts US traders | 100K | $99a month | $248one month, incl. $149 activation | $6,000 | $3,000End of day | 90% |
| TopstepTrading Combine (No Activation Fee Path)Accepts US traders | 100K | $149a month | $149one month | $6,000 | $3,000End of day | 90% |
| Take Profit TraderTest (1-step evaluation)Accepts US traders | 100K | $330a month | $460one month, incl. $130 activation | $6,000 | $3,000End of day, then intraday | 80% in PRO, 90% in PRO+ |
| TopstepTrading Combine (Standard Path)Accepts US traders | 150K | $199a month | $348one month, incl. $149 activation | $9,000 | $4,500End of day | 90% |
| TopstepTrading Combine (No Activation Fee Path)Accepts US traders | 150K | $229a month | $229one month | $9,000 | $4,500End of day | 90% |
| Take Profit TraderTest (1-step evaluation)Accepts US traders | 150K | $360a month | $490one month, incl. $130 activation | $9,000 | $4,500End of day, then intraday | 80% in PRO, 90% in PRO+ |
Sources for these figures
- topstep.com
- topstep.com/topstep-prop
- help.topstep.com/en/articles/14289835-topstep-pricing-and-payment-questions
- help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284197-trading-combine-parameters
- help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284204-what-is-the-maximum-loss-limit
- takeprofittrader.com
- takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15169070804125-Rule-1-Hit-Your-Profit-Target
- takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15172219527581-PRO-Account-Profit-Split-Withdrawal-Rules
- takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15171769361053-PRO-Account-Rules
- takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15172296875165-Payout-System