Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Alpha Futures7.8/10 4.4 (6.2K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Alpha Futures

Trading Combine 50K vs Zero 50K

10 rules compared
3Topstep better
3Ties
4Alpha Futures better

Alpha Futures gets you funded for $29 less.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are futures firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
TopstepAlpha Futures
Cost to get funded
$198
$169
Alpha Futures $29 less
Evaluation price
$49monthly
$169monthly
Topstep $120 less
Activation fee
$149
None
Alpha Futures $149 less
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
$3,000 (6%)
Tie
Maximum loss
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
Tie
Minimum trading days
Not stated
1
Not stated
Profit split
90%
90%
Tie
Restricted countries
32
60
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
7.8
Alpha Futures rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
$1,000
Topstep has no forced limit
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
None in evaluation; 40% when funded
Alpha Futures is less restrictive
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Weekly, after 5 winning days of $200+; max $1,500 per request
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader, ProjectX
Alpha Futures supports more platforms

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose Topstep if…
7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
  • You don’t want a forced daily loss limit.
  • You trade on TopstepX, Quantower.
Choose Alpha Futures if…
7.8/10 4.4 (6.2K)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($169 vs $198).
  • You don’t want to pay an activation fee after passing.
  • You trade on Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader.
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