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Swiss Firmup

Switzerland Futures
VS

Topstep

6.6 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Price $49 vs $95

Verdict: Who Wins?

Swiss Firmup 3 wins
3 2
Topstep 2 wins
Overall Rating 6.6 vs 0.0
Starting Price $49 vs $95
Profit Split Both 90%
Safety Grade B+ vs
Challenge Variety 8 vs 3 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Swiss Firmup
Trust & reputation Topstep

Visual Comparison

Swiss Firmup Topstep

Head-to-Head Comparison

Swiss Firmup Metric Topstep
PFM Score 6.6/10
TrustPilot 3.4/5 (13,955)
Safety Grade B+
90% Profit Split 90%
None (Q1/Q2 evaluation); 50% of starting balance on Real/Funded direct accounts Daily Drawdown $2,000 max loss limit ($50K) / $3,000 ($100K) / $4,500 ($150K) — trailing EOD
Daily Payout Frequency Daily
$49 Starting Price $95
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Atas, dxFeed, Rithmic Platforms Topstep X
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Switzerland Country United States
Oct 2022 Established Jan 2010
8 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 Swiss Firmup Topstep Savings
$50K $49 $95 Save $46
$100K $99 $149 Save $50

Swiss Firmup vs Topstep: Detailed Analysis

Swiss Firmup and Topstep are both Futures firms. Topstep has been in business longer, established in 2010, while Swiss Firmup was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, Swiss Firmup is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $46 less than Topstep's starting price of $95. Swiss Firmup offers 8 challenge options, while Topstep offers 3.

Swiss Firmup offers 90% profit split, while Topstep offers 90%. Swiss Firmup pays out Daily, and Topstep pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Topstep has 3.4/5 with 13,955 reviews.

This is a close matchup with Swiss Firmup winning 3 and Topstep winning 2 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Swiss Firmup
Pros
Swiss-based prop firm (Arcadia Sàrl, CHE-433.761.958, Sion VS), futures-only on CME/COMEX/NYMEX/CBOT/EUREX, 90% profit split, daily payouts with no minimum trading days, EOD drawdown model, 30% consistency rule only during Q1/Q2 (none on funded), direct-to-funded option available, dxFeed and Rithmic data feeds, ATAS 100% free for 31 days on first purchase, account merger to scale capital, live broker partner Sweet Futures (US-regulated futures broker).
Cons
New firm (launched Feb 2026), no TrustPilot profile yet, French-first website (English available), futures-only (no forex/CFD/stocks/options/crypto), Arcadia Sàrl acts only as technical intermediary (not a regulated investment service provider), no right of withdrawal/refund after digital service activation per Swiss law, all positions must close before session end (no overnight holds on intraday accounts), hedging prohibited.
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

Swiss Firmup

No active deals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Swiss Firmup or Topstep?

Both firms are competitive. Swiss Firmup wins in 3 categories while Topstep wins in 2. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Swiss Firmup or Topstep?

Swiss Firmup has the lower starting price at $49. Swiss Firmup offers 8 challenge options starting from $49, while Topstep offers 3 options starting from $95.

Which offers a higher profit split, Swiss Firmup or Topstep?

Swiss Firmup offers a higher maximum profit split. Swiss Firmup offers 90% while Topstep offers 90%.

How fast do Swiss Firmup and Topstep pay out?

Swiss Firmup has Daily payouts while Topstep offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.