Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Funded Futures Network6.6/10 3.8 (514)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Funded Futures Network

Trading Combine 50K vs MAX Standard 50K

9 rules compared
2Topstep better
4Ties
3Funded Futures Network better

Funded Futures Network gets you funded for $20 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 Network
Cost to get funded
$198
$178
Funded Futures Network $20 less
Evaluation price
$49 monthly
$178 one-time
Different billing
Activation fee
$149
None
Funded Futures Network $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
5
Not stated
Profit split
90%
80% sim funded · 90% live
Topstep keeps more
Restricted countries
32
23
Funded Futures Network fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
6.6
Topstep rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
Best day ≤ 40% of profit in early funded payouts
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Same day if requested in the payout window
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower
Funded Futures Network 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.
Choose Funded Futures Network if…
6.6/10 3.8 (514)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($178 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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