FundedNext vs Topstep
Compare pricing, evaluation rules, funded rules, payouts and platforms side by side. Change the firm, account type or size in each card and the whole table updates instantly.
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · est. 2022
🇺🇸 United States · est. 2012
FundedNextTopstep
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
Tradovate
TradingView
NinjaTrader- Tradovate
Rise
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Key Differences
FundedNext and Topstep take noticeably different approaches to funding traders. FundedNext is the cheapest way in — entry-level evaluations start at $24.74 with code REFICOFAR (-30%), versus $49 at Topstep.
On experience, Topstep has been operating since 2012, giving it the longest public payout track record here, while FundedNext (est. 2022) competes with bi-weekly payouts and a maximum allocation of $300K. Profit splits reach 90% at FundedNext and 90% at Topstep.
Rule structure is where most traders should focus: compare each firm's drawdown style, consistency rule and daily loss limit in the table above — switching the account type and size dropdowns updates every row so you can compare the exact accounts you'd actually buy.
Trading Rules: Side-by-Side
Which Firm Is Right for You?
Budget-Conscious Beginners
Our pick
FundedNext
- Evaluations from $24.74 with code REFICOFAR
- Stellar 2-Step (CFDs) uses a static drawdown
- Payouts: Bi-weekly
Experienced Traders
Our pick
Topstep
- Scale up to $450K in total allocation
- Profit split up to 90%
- Standard · RTA Off for advanced rule flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions
With current discounts, entry-level evaluations start at $24.74 at FundedNext (code REFICOFAR), $49 at Topstep. Use the dropdowns above to compare the exact account type and size you plan to buy — pricing gaps change significantly across sizes, and the “Cost per $1K” row normalizes them.