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Topstep

2.4 C
United States Futures
VS

Funded Trading Plus

3.1 A
United Kingdom CFD
Key Differences
Safety C vs A Payouts Daily vs Weekly Split 90% vs 100% Price $49 vs $107

Verdict: Who Wins?

Topstep 1 wins
1 5
Funded Trading Plus 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.1 vs 2.4
Starting Price $49 vs $107
Profit Split Up to 100% vs 90%
Safety Grade A vs C
Challenge Variety 21 vs 3 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Topstep
Maximum profit potential Funded Trading Plus
Trust & reputation Funded Trading Plus
Fast payouts Topstep

Visual Comparison

Topstep Funded Trading Plus

Head-to-Head Comparison

Topstep Metric Funded Trading Plus
2.4/10 PFM Score 3.1/10
TrustPilot 4.4/5 (2,645)
C Safety Grade A
90% Profit Split Up to 100%
Daily Loss Limit adjusts by account size: $1,000 ($50K), $2,000 ($100K), $3,000 ($150K) Daily Drawdown 4-6% daily, 6-10% total (varies by plan)
Daily Payout Frequency Weekly (min $50)
$49 Starting Price $107.10
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Topstep X Platforms DXTrade, cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, MT4
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Kingdom
Jan 2010 Established Nov 2021
3 options Challenge Options 21 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Topstep Funded Trading Plus Savings
$50K $49 $279 Save $230
$100K $99 $399 Save $300

Topstep vs Funded Trading Plus: Detailed Analysis

Topstep and Funded Trading Plus are both Futures firms. Topstep has been in business longer, established in 2010, while Funded Trading Plus was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Topstep is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $58 less than Funded Trading Plus's starting price of $107. Topstep offers 3 challenge options, while Funded Trading Plus offers 21.

Topstep offers 90% profit split, while Funded Trading Plus offers Up to 100%. Topstep pays out Daily, and Funded Trading Plus pays out Weekly (min $50).

For trust and reputation, Funded Trading Plus has 4.4/5 with 2,645 reviews. Safety grades: Topstep C, Funded Trading Plus A.

Overall, Funded Trading Plus 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
Up to 90% of profits, Trading Combine evaluation, Express Funded Account, Chicago-based since 2010
Cons
Daily Loss Limit hits suspend trading, $149 Express Funded activation fee, monthly Combine billing
Funded Trading Plus
Pros
Fast, Efficient & Reliable support
Cons
Some dashboard issues & The trailing drawdown

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Topstep
$20 off No Activation Fee Trading Combine (any size). Up to 5 uses per trader.
Funded Trading Plus
10% OFF 10% off all challenges + 120% refund on pass
15% OFF 15% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Topstep or Funded Trading Plus?

Funded Trading Plus scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Profit Split, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Topstep or Funded Trading Plus?

Topstep has the lower starting price at $49. Topstep offers 3 challenge options starting from $49, while Funded Trading Plus offers 21 options starting from $107.

Which offers a higher profit split, Topstep or Funded Trading Plus?

Funded Trading Plus offers a higher maximum profit split. Topstep offers 90% while Funded Trading Plus offers Up to 100%.

How fast do Topstep and Funded Trading Plus pay out?

Topstep has Daily payouts while Funded Trading Plus offers Weekly (min $50) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.