Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
OneUp Trader7.3/10 4.5 (2.4K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs OneUp Trader

Trading Combine 50K vs Evaluation 50K

10 rules compared
1Topstep better
4Ties
5OneUp Trader better

OneUp Trader gets you funded for $48 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
TopstepOneUp Trader
Cost to get funded
$198
$150
OneUp Trader $48 less
Evaluation price
$49monthly
$75monthly
Topstep $26 less
Activation fee
$149
$75
OneUp Trader $74 less
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
$3,000 (6%)
Tie
Maximum loss
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
$2,500 (5%)Intraday trailing
OneUp Trader more room
Minimum trading days
Not stated
10
Not stated
Profit split
90%
100% of the first $10,000, then 90%
Tie
Restricted countries
32
19
OneUp Trader fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
7.3
OneUp Trader rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
Your next 3 best days must add up to at least 80% of your best day (evaluation)
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Any weekday once you are above the withdrawal threshold ($2,500 profit cushion on the 50K); $1,000 minimum
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS, Bookmap, Jigsaw
OneUp Trader supports more platforms

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

Choose Topstep if…
7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
  • You trade on TopstepX.
Choose OneUp Trader if…
7.3/10 4.5 (2.4K)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($150 vs $198).
  • You trade on NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro, Sierra Chart.
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