The5ers Futures vs Topstep: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare The5ers Futures (futures) and Topstep (futures) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

The5ers Futures review →Topstep review →

	The5ers Futures	Topstep
Trustpilot rating	4.5★	3.5★ (14,360 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	90%
Evaluation types	1 Step	1 Step
Account sizes	$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K	$50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	$59	$49
Drawdown type	EOD Trailing	EOD trailing
Platforms	TradingView	TopstepX
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly	Every 5 winning days ($200+)
News trading	Allowed	—
Weekend holding	Restricted	—

Verdict

Topstep offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). Topstep is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $49 compared to $59 at The5ers Futures. Both firms support 1 trading platform.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at The5ers Futures, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $50K · 1 Step: $100 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$200

2 attempts × $100 fee

Net Cost

$200

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

0.50%

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.

The5ers Futures vs Topstep — FAQs

Both The5ers Futures and Topstep are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The5ers Futures has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 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 The5ers Futures.

Topstep is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $49 compared to $59 at The5ers 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. The5ers Futures account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K. Topstep account sizes: $50K, $100K, $150K.