Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Funded Futures Family8.2/10 4.5 (3.8K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Funded Futures Family

Trading Combine 50K vs Prime 50K

10 rules compared
3Topstep better
4Ties
3Funded Futures Family better

Topstep gets you funded for $6 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
TopstepFunded Futures Family
Cost to get funded
$198
$204
Topstep $6 less
Evaluation price
$49monthly
$204monthly
Topstep $155 less
Activation fee
$149
None
Funded Futures Family $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
40
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
8.2
Funded Futures Family rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
None in the evaluation; best day ≤ 40% of each payout cycle (funded)
Funded Futures Family is less restrictive
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Every 3 trading days; $500 profit needed since your last payout; up to $2,000 on the first payout, then $2,500
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
Tradovate, WealthCharts
Tie

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 $204).
  • You trade on TopstepX, Quantower.
Choose Funded Futures Family if…
8.2/10 4.5 (3.8K)
  • You don’t want to pay an activation fee after passing.
  • You trade on Tradovate, WealthCharts.
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