Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
E8 Futures6.0/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs E8 Futures

Trading Combine 50K vs Signature 50K

9 rules compared
3Topstep better
4Ties
2E8 Futures better

E8 Futures gets you funded for $28 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
TopstepE8 Futures
Cost to get funded
$198
$170
E8 Futures $28 less
Evaluation price
$49 monthly
$170 one-time
Different billing
Activation fee
$149
None
E8 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
None
Not stated
Profit split
90%
80%
Topstep keeps more
Restricted countries
32
87
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
6.0
Topstep rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None in the challenge
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
35% best-day rule in the funded stage only
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
On demand; median 24 hours to funds (Jan–May 2026); 5 profitable days between payouts
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView
E8 Futures supports more platforms

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

Choose Topstep if…
7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
  • You want to keep more of each payout (90%).
  • You expect to pass quickly and want a low first payment.
  • You trade on TopstepX, Quantower.
Choose E8 Futures if…
6.0/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You want the cheaper way in ($170 vs $198).
  • You don’t want to pay an activation fee after passing.
  • You’d rather pay once than monthly.
  • You trade on NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView.
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