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 Tradeify
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
Tradeify
8.4/10
Futures with no activation fees and a 90% split
1 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · Topstep
Topstep wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.4/10 and takes the edge on payouts, support and reputation. Tradeify does better on rules.
Full comparison
Topstep5 criteria won8.7/10Tradeify3 criteria won8.4/10- From
- $145
- Profit split
- 90%
- Payout frequency
- Depends on account
- Max capital
- $750K
- Age
- 2 years
- Platforms
- Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower, WealthCharts, Sierra Chart
Choose Topstep if you…
- Want the longest-standing futures firm
- Are aiming for a real live account
- Are new to futures (education)
Choose Tradeify if you…
- Are a futures trader who wants to avoid activation fees
- Want to pass quickly (1 minimum day on Growth)
- Trade both futures and Forex
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | Topstep | Tradeify | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | $49 / monthTrading Combine | $145Growth | Not comparable |
| 100K | $99 / monthTrading Combine | $255Growth | Not comparable |
| 150K | $199 / monthTrading Combine | $369Growth | Not comparable |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| Topstep | Tradeify | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 day (Growth) · 3 days (Select) |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: Topstep 8.8 versus Tradeify 8.4, edge to Topstep.
- Rules: Topstep 8.4 versus Tradeify 8.6, edge to Tradeify.
- Price: tied at 8.6.
- Support: Topstep 8.8 versus Tradeify 8.2, edge to Topstep.
- Reputation: Topstep 9.6 versus Tradeify 8.0, edge to Topstep.
FAQ
Topstep or Tradeify: which one is cheaper?
Their offers are not directly comparable (different sizes or billing). The same-size price table covers each size.
Topstep or Tradeify: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, Topstep scores 8.8/10 versus 8.4/10. Stated speed: on request at Topstep, on request at Tradeify.
Which is more reliable, Topstep or Tradeify?
On reputation, Topstep scores 9.6/10 versus 8.0/10 for Tradeify. Topstep has been around since 2012, Tradeify since 2024.
Should I choose Topstep or Tradeify?
Topstep wins this head-to-head with 8.7/10 in the YourFunding rankings. Topstep wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.4/10 and takes the edge on payouts, support and reputation. Tradeify does better on rules.
