Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Phidias Prop Firm5.4/10 3.8 (271)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Phidias Prop Firm

Trading Combine 50K vs Fundamental 50K

9 rules compared
5Topstep better
2Ties
2Phidias Prop Firm better

Topstep gets you funded for $382 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
TopstepPhidias Prop Firm
Cost to get funded
$198
$580
Topstep $382 less
Evaluation price
$49 monthly
$580 one-time
Different billing
Activation fee
$149
None
Phidias Prop Firm $149 less
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
$4,000 (8%)
Topstep lower target
Maximum loss
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
$2,500 (5%)End-of-day trailing
Phidias Prop Firm more room
Minimum trading days
Not stated
3
Not stated
Profit split
90%
80%
Topstep keeps more
Restricted countries
32
58
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
5.4
Topstep rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None stated
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
30% rule on funded cash accounts
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Every 10 days once funded
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, DeepCharts
Phidias Prop Firm supports more platforms

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 $580).
  • You want to keep more of each payout (90%).
  • You expect to pass quickly and want a low first payment.
  • You trade on TopstepX, Quantower.
Choose Phidias Prop Firm if…
5.4/10 3.8 (271)
  • You don’t want to pay an activation fee after passing.
  • You’d rather pay once than monthly.
  • You trade on Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader.
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