Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Legends Trading7.2/10 3.9 (223)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Legends Trading

Trading Combine 50K vs Elite 50K

9 rules compared
0Topstep better
3Ties
6Legends Trading better

Legends Trading gets you funded for $47 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
TopstepLegends Trading
Cost to get funded
$198
$151
Legends Trading $47 less
Evaluation price
$49 monthly
$151 one-time
Different billing
Activation fee
$149
None
Legends Trading $149 less
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
$2,700 (5.4%)
Legends Trading lower target
Maximum loss
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
$2,200 (4%)End-of-day trailing
Legends Trading more room
Minimum trading days
Not stated
5
Not stated
Profit split
90%
Up to 90%
Tie
Restricted countries
32
1
Legends Trading fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
7.2
Legends Trading rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None in the evaluation ($1,200 once funded)
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
Best day ≤ 40% of total profit
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Up to twice a month; first payout typically after 10+ trading days
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic
Legends Trading supports more platforms

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

Choose Topstep if…
7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
  • You expect to pass quickly and want a low first payment.
  • You trade on TopstepX, Quantower.
Choose Legends Trading if…
7.2/10 3.9 (223)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($151 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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