Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Tradeify7.6/10 4.4 (5.3K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Tradeify

Trading Combine 50K vs Select 50K

9 rules compared
1Topstep better
5Ties
3Tradeify better

Tradeify gets you funded for $33 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
TopstepTradeify
Cost to get funded
$198
$165
Tradeify $33 less
Evaluation price
$49 monthly
$165 one-time
Different billing
Activation fee
$149
None
Tradeify $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
3
Not stated
Profit split
90%
90%
Tie
Restricted countries
32
63
Topstep fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
7.6
Tradeify rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None in evaluation
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
40% rule in evaluation
Tie
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
Pick a path when funded: daily payouts (up to $1,250 each, $1,000 daily limit) or every 5 days (up to $2,500)
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader, Quantower
Tradeify 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 Tradeify if…
7.6/10 4.4 (5.3K)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($165 vs $198).
  • You don’t want to pay an activation fee after passing.
  • You’d rather pay once than monthly.
  • You trade on Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader.
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