For Traders Futures vs Topstep: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare For Traders Futures (futures) and Topstep (futures) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

For Traders Futures review →Topstep review →

	For Traders Futures	Topstep
Trustpilot rating	4.0★	3.5★ (14,360 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	90%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step	1 Step
Account sizes	$25K, $50K, $100K	$50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	$139	$49
Drawdown type	Trailing / EOD Trailing	EOD trailing
Platforms	For Traders X	TopstepX
Payout frequency	On demand	Every 5 winning days ($200+)

Verdict

Topstep offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). Topstep is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $49 compared to $139 at For Traders Futures. Both firms support 1 trading platform.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at For Traders Futures, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $50K · Instant: $399 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$798

2 attempts × $399 fee

Net Cost

$798

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.99%

Profit needed on $50K after 80% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

For Traders Futures vs Topstep — FAQs

Both For Traders Futures and Topstep are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. For Traders Futures has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.0 vs 3.5). Topstep offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).

Topstep has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 80% at For Traders Futures.

Topstep is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $49 compared to $139 at For Traders Futures.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. For Traders Futures account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K. Topstep account sizes: $50K, $100K, $150K.