Eightcap Challenges vs Top One Trader: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare Eightcap Challenges (forex/CFD) and Top One Trader (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	Eightcap Challenges	Top One Trader
Trustpilot rating	4.1★ (3,854 reviews)	4.5★ (3,147 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	60–100%
Evaluation types	1-step, 2-step	Instant, 2 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$39 Pay-later option: $7 + $165 activation
Drawdown type	—	Trailing / Static
Platforms	MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView	MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker
Payout frequency	14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on	Weekly available / Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

Top One Trader offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 80%). Top One Trader challenge fees start at $39. Eightcap Challenges supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

Eightcap Challenges vs Top One Trader — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and Top One Trader are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Top One Trader has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Top One Trader offers a higher profit split (100% vs 80%).

Top One Trader has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 80% at Eightcap Challenges.

Top One Trader challenge fees start at $39. Pricing data for Eightcap Challenges is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Top One Trader offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000. Top One Trader account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K.