Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
BluSky8.2/10 4.7 (933)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs BluSky

Trading Combine 50K vs Launch 50K

10 rules compared
2Topstep better
5Ties
3BluSky better

BluSky gets you funded for $40 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
TopstepBluSky
Cost to get funded
$198
$158
BluSky $40 less
Evaluation price
$49monthly
$59monthly
Topstep $10 less
Activation fee
$149
$99
BluSky $50 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
2
Not stated
Profit split
90%
90%
Tie
Restricted countries
32
92
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
8.2
BluSky rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
55% in the evaluation (34% in the buffer)
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Daily, Monday to Friday, above the buffer
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart, Bookmap
BluSky supports more platforms

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

Choose Topstep if…
7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
  • You trade on TopstepX.
Choose BluSky if…
8.2/10 4.7 (933)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($158 vs $198).
  • You trade on NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView.
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