Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Top One Futures7.7/10 4.8 (5.2K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Top One Futures

Trading Combine 50K vs Elite Daily 50K

10 rules compared
4Topstep better
4Ties
2Top One Futures better

Topstep gets you funded for $20 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
TopstepTop One Futures
Cost to get funded
$198
$218
Topstep $20 less
Evaluation price
$49monthly
$218monthly
Topstep $169 less
Activation fee
$149
None
Top One Futures $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
1
Not stated
Profit split
90%
90%
Tie
Restricted countries
32
72
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
7.7
Top One Futures rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
$1,000 on Standard (No DLL option)
Topstep has no forced limit
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
40% in the evaluation
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Processed in under 24 hours through Rise; $500 minimum
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic
Top One Futures 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 $218).
  • You don’t want a forced daily loss limit.
  • You trade on TopstepX, Quantower.
Choose Top One Futures if…
7.7/10 4.8 (5.2K)
  • You don’t want to pay an activation fee after passing.
  • You trade on Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView.
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