Take Profit Trader vs TopStep

Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, payouts, and trading restrictions.

Key Differences: TopStep offers a higher profit split at 90% compared to 80%. TopStep has a lower entry cost starting from $49. Take Profit Trader gives more drawdown room at 6%. Take Profit Trader pays out On-demand / daily (24-48h) while TopStep pays out 5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency).
Take Profit Trader
TopStep
Profit Split
80%
90%
Max Drawdown
6%
4%
Daily Loss Limit
—
2%
Drawdown Type
Trailing (EOD eval, Intraday PRO, EOD PRO+)
Trailing (EOD)
Payout Frequency
On-demand / daily (24-48h)
5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency)
Cheapest Plan
$150
$49
Min Trading Days
5
—
Challenge Types
1-Step
1-Step, Funded, Live
Account Sizes
$25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $150,000
$50,000, $100,000, $150,000
News Trading
Yes
Yes
Weekend Holding
No
No
EAs/Bots
Yes
No
Refundable Fee
No
No
Take Profit Trader
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Choosing Between Take Profit Trader and TopStep

Both Take Profit Trader and TopStep are popular choices among prop traders, with TopStep established since 2012. TopStep offers a higher profit split at 90% compared to 80%. TopStep has a lower entry cost starting from $49. Take Profit Trader gives more drawdown room at 6%. Take Profit Trader pays out On-demand / daily (24-48h) while TopStep pays out 5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency). The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costTopStep — Starts from $49
Highest profit splitTopStep — 90% profit split
More drawdown roomTake Profit Trader — 6% max drawdown
EA/bot tradersTake Profit Trader — Allows Expert Advisors and automated trading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Take Profit Trader or TopStep better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. TopStep offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%). TopStep has lower entry costs starting from $49. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, Take Profit Trader or TopStep?
TopStep offers a 90% profit split compared to 80% at the other firm. TopStep also offers scaling to increase this over time.
Which is cheaper, Take Profit Trader or TopStep?
TopStep has a lower starting price at $49, compared to $150 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for Take Profit Trader vs TopStep?
Take Profit Trader allows 6% maximum drawdown (Trailing (EOD eval, Intraday PRO, EOD PRO+)), while TopStep allows 4% (Trailing (EOD)).

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