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Topstep

6.6 B+
United States Futures
VS

trader2B

6.1 B
United States Stocks
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs B Price $49 vs $66

Verdict: Who Wins?

Topstep 5 wins Decisive Win
5 - 1
trader2B 1 wins
Overall Rating 6.6 vs 6.1 Clear
TrustPilot 3.8 vs 3.4 Clear
Starting Price $49 vs $66 Decisive
Profit Split 90% vs Up to 99% (95% Toro25 / 97% Toro100 / 99% Toro250) Decisive
Safety Grade B+ vs B Narrow
Trust Score 71/100 vs 54.3/100 Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Topstep
Maximum profit potential Topstep
Trust & reputation Topstep
Fast payouts trader2B

Visual Comparison

Topstep trader2B

Head-to-Head Comparison

Topstep Metric trader2B
6.6/10 PFM Score 6.1/10
3.4/5 (13,955) TrustPilot 3.8/5 (71)
B+ Safety Grade B
71 B+ Trust Score 54.3 C
90% Profit Split Up to 99% (95% Toro25 / 97% Toro100 / 99% Toro250)
$2,000 for $50K accounts, $3,000 for $100K, $4,500 for $150K Daily Drawdown $200 (Toro25) / $500 (Toro100) / $1,250 (Toro250)
On-demand Payout Frequency Bi-Weekly (Toro25/Toro100), Weekly (Toro250)
$49 Starting Price $66
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Topstep X Platforms Proprietary
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2012 Established Jan 2010
3 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 Topstep trader2B Savings
$100K $99 $133 Save $34

Topstep vs trader2B: Detailed Analysis

Topstep and trader2B are both Futures firms. trader2B has been in business longer, established in 2010, while Topstep was founded in 2012.

In terms of pricing, Topstep is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $17 less than trader2B's starting price of $66. Topstep offers 3 challenge options, while trader2B offers 3.

Topstep offers 90% profit split, while trader2B offers Up to 99% (95% Toro25 / 97% Toro100 / 99% Toro250). Topstep pays out On-demand, and trader2B pays out Bi-Weekly (Toro25/Toro100), Weekly (Toro250).

For trust and reputation, Topstep has a 3.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 13,955 reviews, while trader2B has 3.8/5 with 71 reviews. Safety grades: Topstep B+, trader2B B.

Overall, Topstep edges ahead winning 5 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Topstep
Pros
Aeropay to make payouts instant, 90% profit split
Cons
Max Loss Limit based on account size, monthly subscription billing
trader2B
Pros
Real NYSE & NASDAQ stocks (not CFDs), 1-step evaluation with no time limit, up to 99% profit share, in-house Webtrader + iOS/Android/Desktop, refundable fees up to $1,494, scaling up to $2.5M, algorithmic & bot trading allowed, 100k+ traders since 2010, 0 rule changes since launch
Cons
Monthly subscription billing (not one-time fee) due to NYSE/NASDAQ market data licensing, 50% consistency score requirement, 200 minimum round-trade requirement, only U.S. stocks/ETFs (no futures or forex), trading fees $3 per 1,000 shares

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Topstep
$20 off No Activation Fee Trading Combine (any size). Up to 5 uses per trader.
trader2B

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Topstep or trader2B?

Topstep scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Topstep or trader2B?

Topstep has the lower starting price at $49. Topstep offers 3 challenge options starting from $49, while trader2B offers 3 options starting from $66.

Which has better reviews, Topstep or trader2B?

trader2B has a higher TrustPilot rating of 3.8/5. Topstep has 13,955 reviews while trader2B has 71.

Which offers a higher profit split, Topstep or trader2B?

Topstep offers a higher maximum profit split. Topstep offers 90% while trader2B offers Up to 99% (95% Toro25 / 97% Toro100 / 99% Toro250).

How fast do Topstep and trader2B pay out?

Topstep has On-demand payouts while trader2B offers Bi-Weekly (Toro25/Toro100), Weekly (Toro250) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.