Topstep vs TradeDay: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Topstep	TradeDay
Trustpilot rating	3.5★ (14,360 reviews)	4.6★ (1,410 reviews)
Max profit split	90%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step	1 Step
Account sizes	$50K, $100K, $150K	$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	$49	$100
Drawdown type	EOD trailing	EOD trailing / EOD trailing (evaluation), intraday (funded) / Intraday trailing
Platforms	TopstepX	ATAS, Bookmap, EdgeProX, Finamark, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, MultiCharts, NinjaTrader, Overcharts, Quantower, R Trader Pro, Sierra Chart, TradeDayX, TradingView, Tradovate, VolFix, WealthCharts
Payout frequency	Every 5 winning days ($200+)	80% profit split
News trading	—	Not allowed

Verdict

Topstep offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). Topstep is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $49 compared to $100 at TradeDay. TradeDay supports more trading platforms (17 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$99

Split to you

90%

Account

$100K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$198

2 attempts × $99 fee

Net Cost

$198

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

0.22%

Profit needed on $100K after 90% split

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

Topstep vs TradeDay — FAQs

Both Topstep and TradeDay are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. TradeDay has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.6 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 TradeDay.

Topstep is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $49 compared to $100 at TradeDay.

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