FuturesElite vs Topstep: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	FuturesElite	Topstep
Trustpilot rating	4.4★ (322 reviews)	3.5★ (14,360 reviews)
Max profit split	80% (Instant) / 90% (Nitro, Prime, Elite)	90%
Evaluation types	—	1 Step
Account sizes	$50,000, $100,000, $150,000	$50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$49
Drawdown type	—	EOD trailing
Platforms	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, ATAS Orderflow Trading, Deepcharts, Deepmap, Volumetrica Trading	TopstepX
Payout frequency	Instant accounts pay 80%; Nitro, Prime and Elite pay 90%	Every 5 winning days ($200+)

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (90%). Topstep challenge fees start at $49. FuturesElite supports more trading platforms (7 vs 1).

FuturesElite vs Topstep — FAQs

Both FuturesElite and Topstep are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FuturesElite has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.4 vs 3.5).

Both FuturesElite and Topstep advertise the same maximum profit split of 90%.

Topstep challenge fees start at $49. Pricing data for FuturesElite is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Topstep offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. FuturesElite account sizes: $50,000, $100,000, $150,000. Topstep account sizes: $50K, $100K, $150K.