Take Profit Trader 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 States · est. 2021
🇺🇸 United States · est. 2012
Take Profit TraderTopstep
NinjaTrader
Tradovate
TradingView
Rithmic
- TradingView
- NinjaTrader
- Tradovate
Plane
Wise
Plaid
- Wise
- Plane
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Key Differences
Take Profit Trader and Topstep take noticeably different approaches to funding traders. Topstep is the cheapest way in — entry-level evaluations start at $49, versus $150 at Take Profit Trader.
On experience, Topstep has been operating since 2012, giving it the longest public payout track record here, while Take Profit Trader (est. 2021) competes with same day (pro+) payouts and a maximum allocation of $450K. Profit splits reach 80% at Take Profit Trader 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
Topstep
- Evaluations from $49
- Standard · RTA On uses a eod trailing drawdown
- Payouts: Daily (up to 5/week)
Experienced Traders
Our pick
Take Profit Trader
- Scale up to $450K in total allocation
- Profit split up to 80%
- PRO Evaluation for advanced rule flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions
With current discounts, entry-level evaluations start at $150 at Take Profit Trader, $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.