Take Profit Trader vs Topstep: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Take Profit Trader	Topstep
Trustpilot rating	4.3★ (10,206 reviews)	3.5★ (14,360 reviews)
Max profit split	80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+)	90%
Evaluation types	—	1 Step
Account sizes	$25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $150,000	$50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$49
Drawdown type	—	EOD trailing
Platforms	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Bookmap, ATAS Orderflow Trading, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, MultiCharts, Finamark, Investor/RT, R Trader, Trade Navigator, VolFix	TopstepX
Payout frequency	Three stages: Test → PRO → PRO+	Every 5 winning days ($200+)
News trading	Restricted	—

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (90%). Topstep challenge fees start at $49. Take Profit Trader supports more trading platforms (14 vs 1).

Take Profit Trader vs Topstep — FAQs

Both Take Profit Trader and Topstep are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Take Profit Trader has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.3 vs 3.5).

Both Take Profit Trader and Topstep advertise the same maximum profit split of 90%.

Topstep challenge fees start at $49. Pricing data for Take Profit Trader 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. Take Profit Trader account sizes: $25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $150,000. Topstep account sizes: $50K, $100K, $150K.