Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Earn2Trade6.5/10 4.5 (5K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Earn2Trade

Trading Combine 50K vs Gauntlet Mini 50K

10 rules compared
5Topstep better
3Ties
2Earn2Trade better

Topstep gets you funded for $111 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
TopstepEarn2Trade
Cost to get funded
$198
$309
Topstep $111 less
Evaluation price
$49monthly
$170monthly
Topstep $121 less
Activation fee
$149
$139
Earn2Trade $10 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
25
Earn2Trade fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
6.5
Topstep rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
$1,100
Topstep has no forced limit
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
30% rule (evaluation and funded)
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Monthly, paid through Rise
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Sierra Chart, Bookmap
Earn2Trade supports more platforms

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

Choose Topstep if…
7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($198 vs $309).
  • You want to keep more of each payout (90%).
  • You don’t want a forced daily loss limit.
  • You trade on TopstepX.
Choose Earn2Trade if…
6.5/10 4.5 (5K)
  • You trade on NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView.
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