Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Lucid Trading8.0/10 4.4 (6.8K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Lucid Trading

Trading Combine 50K vs LucidFlex 50K

9 rules compared
1Topstep better
5Ties
3Lucid Trading better

Lucid Trading gets you funded for $52 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
TopstepLucid Trading
Cost to get funded
$198
$146
Lucid Trading $52 less
Evaluation price
$49 monthly
$146 one-time
Different billing
Activation fee
$149
None
Lucid Trading $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 qualifying days per payout cycle
Not stated
Profit split
90%
90%
Tie
Restricted countries
32
77
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
8.0
Lucid Trading rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
Optional, chosen at purchase ($1,200 if on)
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
50% in evaluation
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
After 5 days of $150+ profit; up to 50% of profit, max $2,000 per request
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS, Rithmic
Lucid 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.
Choose Lucid Trading if…
8.0/10 4.4 (6.8K)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($146 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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