Topstep vs TradersYard: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Topstep	TradersYard
Trustpilot rating	3.6★ (14,862 reviews)	—
Max profit split	90%	90%
Evaluation types	1 Step	1 Step
Account sizes	$50K, $100K, $150K	$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	$198 Pay-later option: $49/month + $149 activation (or $95/month, no activation fee)	$49
Drawdown type	EOD trailing	EOD Trailing
Platforms	TopstepX	TradersYard Platform, AgenaTrader
Payout frequency	Every 5 winning days ($150+)	Every 10 days
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Not allowed	Not allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (90%). TradersYard is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $49 compared to $198 at Topstep. TradersYard supports more trading platforms (2 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

$248

Split to you

90%

Account

$100K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$496

2 attempts × $248 fee

Net Cost

$496

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

0.55%

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 TradersYard — FAQs

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

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

TradersYard is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $49 compared to $198 at Topstep.

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. TradersYard account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K.