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Take Profit Trader

7.6 B+
Futures
VS

Topstep

6.6 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Price $150 vs $95

Verdict: Who Wins?

Take Profit Trader 3 wins Our Pick
3 1
Topstep 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 6.6
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.4
Starting Price $95 vs $150
Profit Split Both 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+)
Safety Grade Both B+
Platform Choice 13 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Topstep
Trust & reputation Take Profit Trader

Visual Comparison

Take Profit Trader Topstep

Head-to-Head Comparison

Take Profit Trader Metric Topstep
7.6/10 PFM Score 6.6/10
4.4/5 (8,980) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (13,955)
B+ Safety Grade B+
80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) Profit Split 90%
Daily Drawdown $2,000 max loss limit ($50K) / $3,000 ($100K) / $4,500 ($150K) — trailing EOD
Daily (24-48 hours via Rise) Payout Frequency Daily
$150 Starting Price $95
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms Topstep X
Yes Direct Path to Funded Yes
Country United States
Established Jan 2010
5 options Challenge Options 3 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Take Profit Trader Topstep Savings
$50K $170 $95 Save $75
$100K $330 $149 Save $181
$150K $360 $229 Save $131

Take Profit Trader vs Topstep: Detailed Analysis

Take Profit Trader and Topstep are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, Topstep is more affordable with challenges starting at $95, which is $55 less than Take Profit Trader's starting price of $150. Take Profit Trader offers 5 challenge options, while Topstep offers 3.

Take Profit Trader offers 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) profit split, while Topstep offers 90%. Take Profit Trader pays out Daily (24-48 hours via Rise), and Topstep pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Take Profit Trader has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 8,980 reviews, while Topstep has 3.4/5 with 13,955 reviews. Safety grades: Take Profit Trader B+, Topstep B+.

Overall, Take Profit Trader edges ahead winning 3 out of 4 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Take Profit Trader
Pros
One of the best payout policy
Cons
Trailing converted to Live instead of EOD when Live Funding is reached
Topstep
Pros
90% profit split, instant payouts, no activation fee, pass in as little as 2 days, Chicago-based since 2010
Cons
Trailing max loss limit (not static daily DD), lower TrustPilot rating (3.4★), monthly subscription billing

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Take Profit Trader
Activation fee waived on funded account. Flash sale before May 16 2026 pricing change. Verified via TPT email + takeprofittrader.com 2026-05-11.
30% OFF 100% of first-month test fee refunded in your first withdrawal + 30% lifetime discount + PRO activation fees waived for life. Verified via TPT email + takeprofittrader.com 2026-05-11.
Topstep
$20 off No Activation Fee Trading Combine (any size). Up to 5 uses per trader.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Take Profit Trader or Topstep?

Take Profit Trader scores higher overall, winning 3 out of 4 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Platform Choice. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Take Profit Trader or Topstep?

Topstep has the lower starting price at $95. Take Profit Trader offers 5 challenge options starting from $150, while Topstep offers 3 options starting from $95.

Which has better reviews, Take Profit Trader or Topstep?

Take Profit Trader has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. Take Profit Trader has 8,980 reviews while Topstep has 13,955.

Which offers a higher profit split, Take Profit Trader or Topstep?

Take Profit Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. Take Profit Trader offers 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) while Topstep offers 90%.

How fast do Take Profit Trader and Topstep pay out?

Take Profit Trader has Daily (24-48 hours via Rise) payouts while Topstep offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.