Topstep vs Traders Launch: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Topstep	Traders Launch
Trustpilot rating	3.5★ (14,360 reviews)	4.6★ (72 reviews)
Max profit split	90%	Up to 80%
Evaluation types	1 Step	—
Account sizes	$50K, $100K, $150K	$100,000, $200,000, $300,000
Cheapest challenge fee	$49	—
Drawdown type	EOD trailing	—
Platforms	TopstepX	NinjaTrader, Quantower, IBKR, Volumetrica Trading
Payout frequency	Every 5 winning days ($200+)	Unusually for the sector, funded traders are moved to a real live brokerage acco

Verdict

Topstep offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). Topstep challenge fees start at $49. Traders Launch supports more trading platforms (4 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 for $100K · 1 Step: $99 · Split: 90% to you

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 Traders Launch — FAQs

Both Topstep and Traders Launch are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Traders Launch 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 Traders Launch.

Topstep challenge fees start at $49. Pricing data for Traders Launch 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. Topstep account sizes: $50K, $100K, $150K. Traders Launch account sizes: $100,000, $200,000, $300,000.