Topstep5 criteria won8.7/10- From
- $49/mo
- Profit split
- 90%
- Payout frequency
- After 5 winning days
- Max capital
- $750K
- Age
- 14 years
- Platforms
- TopstepX
Futures head-to-head
Topstep vs Take Profit Trader
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
Topstep
8.7/10
The original futures prop firm, since 2012
3 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
Take Profit Trader
8.5/10
Daily withdrawals from day one
0 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · Topstep
Topstep wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10 and takes the edge on price, support and reputation. Take Profit Trader does not lead on any of our five criteria.
Full comparison
Topstep5 criteria won8.7/10Take Profit Trader1 criteria won8.5/10- From
- $170/mo
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payout frequency
- From day one (PRO account)
- Max capital
- $750K
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower, ATAS, MotiveWave
Choose Topstep if you…
- Want the longest-standing futures firm
- Are aiming for a real live account
- Are new to futures (education)
Choose Take Profit Trader if you…
- Are a futures trader who wants to withdraw often
- Dislike daily loss limits
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | Topstep | Take Profit Trader | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | $49 / monthTrading Combine | $170 / monthTest → PRO | Topstep |
| 100K | $99 / monthTrading Combine | $330 / monthTest → PRO | Topstep |
| 150K | $199 / monthTrading Combine | $360 / monthTest → PRO | Topstep |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| Topstep | Take Profit Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Full-size entries into major news banned | Not specified |
| EAs and bots | Allowed (no HFT) | Not specified |
| Weekend and overnight | No (flat by 3:10 pm CT) | Not specified |
| Minimum days | 5 winning days of $150, or 3 days | 3 days |
| Minimum withdrawal | Not specified | Above the buffer |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: tied at 8.8.
- Rules: tied at 8.4.
- Price: Topstep 8.6 versus Take Profit Trader 8.4, edge to Topstep.
- Support: Topstep 8.8 versus Take Profit Trader 8.0, edge to Topstep.
- Reputation: Topstep 9.6 versus Take Profit Trader 8.4, edge to Topstep.
FAQ
Topstep or Take Profit Trader: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, Topstep is cheaper: $49 / month versus $170 / month at Take Profit Trader (public prices without promotions).
Which is more reliable, Topstep or Take Profit Trader?
On reputation, Topstep scores 9.6/10 versus 8.4/10 for Take Profit Trader. Topstep has been around since 2012, Take Profit Trader since 2021.
Should I choose Topstep or Take Profit Trader?
Topstep wins this head-to-head with 8.7/10 in the YourFunding rankings. Topstep wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10 and takes the edge on price, support and reputation. Take Profit Trader does not lead on any of our five criteria.
