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Top One Trader

8.0 B+
United States CFD
VS

DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Payouts Bi-Weekly vs Daily

Verdict: Who Wins?

Top One Trader 3 wins
3 2
DayTraders 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.0 vs 7.9 Narrow
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.5 Narrow
Starting Price $28 vs $30 Narrow
Profit Split Both 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) Tie
Safety Grade Both B+ Tie
Trust Score 62.3/100 vs 60.5/100 Narrow
Challenge Variety 18 vs 13 options Clear

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Top One Trader
Trust & reputation Top One Trader
Fast payouts DayTraders

Visual Comparison

Top One Trader DayTraders

Head-to-Head Comparison

Top One Trader Metric DayTraders
8.0/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.5/5 (3,141) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (434)
B+ Safety Grade B+
62.3 B Trust Score 60.5 B
80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live)
4-5% (4% on 2-Step Plus, 5% on 1-Step Flash; EquityShield 2%/2.5% on Instant) Daily Drawdown Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L)
Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available Payout Frequency Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F)
$28 Starting Price $30
White-Label Technology Proprietary
cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Sep 2023 Established Jan 2023
13 options Challenge Options 18 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Top One Trader DayTraders Savings
$25K $118 $30 Save $88
$50K $164 $40 Save $124
$100K $399 $65 Save $334

Top One Trader vs DayTraders: Detailed Analysis

Top One Trader and DayTraders are both CFD firms. DayTraders has been in business longer, established in 2023, while Top One Trader was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Top One Trader is more affordable with challenges starting at $28, which is $2 less than DayTraders's starting price of $30. Top One Trader offers 13 challenge options, while DayTraders offers 18.

Top One Trader offers 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) profit split, while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live). Top One Trader pays out Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available, and DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F).

For trust and reputation, Top One Trader has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,141 reviews, while DayTraders has 4.6/5 with 434 reviews. Safety grades: Top One Trader B+, DayTraders B+.

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

Pros & Cons

Top One Trader
Pros
Fast payouts (1-2 hours average per firm marketing and TrustPilot reviews); No time limits on evaluations; Challenge fee refunded on first funded payout; Up to 100% profit split via Instant PRIME upgrade; Scaling plan up to $5 million; Four trading platforms (MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker); Public, US-registered leadership team
Cons
2% processing fee on all payouts; Weekend holding not permitted; EAs/algo trading restricted on funded accounts; Consistency rule tightens to 30% on funded stage; Stop-loss mandatory on every trade (paid add-on to remove); EquityShield risk caps on Instant Funding and Instant PRIME
DayTraders
Pros
Keep up to 100% of profits on Eval/Pro accounts (no profit split), automated payout approval, ONYX browser-based platform with TradingView charts + Rithmic data, 2-day pass evaluations on Trail/EOD/Static, 15 funded Pro accounts allowed, FREE real-time data fees, Straight-to-Funded (S2F) and Straight-to-Live (S2L) tracks, 100+ countries supported, no scaling rules.
Cons
Futures-only (CME/COMEX/NYMEX/CBOT) — no forex/CFD/stocks/crypto, all trading is simulated for Eval/Pro accounts (only S2L offers real live execution), $130 one-time Pro Activation Fee after passing, 8-day payout cycle on Pro is slower than daily-payout competitors, 50% consistency rule on evaluation phase (30% on Pro), only Rithmic data feed supported, S2L profit split is 80/20 (not 100%).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Top One Trader or DayTraders?

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

Which is cheaper, Top One Trader or DayTraders?

Top One Trader has the lower starting price at $28. Top One Trader offers 13 challenge options starting from $28, while DayTraders offers 18 options starting from $30.

Which has better reviews, Top One Trader or DayTraders?

DayTraders has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Top One Trader has 3,141 reviews while DayTraders has 434.

Which offers a higher profit split, Top One Trader or DayTraders?

Top One Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. Top One Trader offers 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live).

How fast do Top One Trader and DayTraders pay out?

Top One Trader has Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available payouts while DayTraders offers Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.