Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Take Profit Trader7.6/10 4.4 (11K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Take Profit Trader

Trading Combine 50K vs 50K Test

10 rules compared
4Topstep better
4Ties
2Take Profit Trader better

Topstep gets you funded for $102 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
TopstepTake Profit Trader
Cost to get funded
$198
$300
Topstep $102 less
Evaluation price
$49monthly
$170monthly
Topstep $121 less
Activation fee
$149
$130
Take Profit Trader $19 less
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
$3,000 (6%)
Tie
Maximum loss
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
$2,000 (4%)EOD trailing (intraday once funded)
Tie
Minimum trading days
Not stated
3
Not stated
Profit split
90%
80% PRO · 90% PRO+
Topstep keeps more
Restricted countries
32
119
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
7.6
Take Profit 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)
Best day < 50% of profit (Test only, no fail)
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
From day one, daily; usually within 1 business day
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Quantower, MotiveWave
Take Profit Trader 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 $300).
  • You want to keep more of each payout (90%).
  • You trade on TopstepX.
Choose Take Profit Trader if…
7.6/10 4.4 (11K)
  • You trade on TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate.
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