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Topstep

3.3 B+
United States Futures
VS

Funding Pips

2.9 A+
United Arab Emirates CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Topstep 1 wins
1 6
Funding Pips 6 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.3 vs 2.9
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 3.4
Starting Price $29 vs $49
Profit Split 60-100% vs 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 20 vs 3 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Funding Pips
Maximum profit potential Funding Pips
Trust & reputation Funding Pips

Visual Comparison

Topstep Funding Pips

Head-to-Head Comparison

Topstep Metric Funding Pips
3.3/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
3.4/5 (13,823) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (52,198)
B+ Safety Grade A+
90% Profit Split 60-100%
Trailing ($2K/$3K/$4.5K by account size) Daily Drawdown Varies: 3-5% daily, 5-10% max
Weekly Payout Frequency Weekly (Tuesday)
$49 Starting Price $29
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Topstep X Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2012 Established Jan 2022
3 options Challenge Options 20 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Topstep Funding Pips Savings
$50K $49 $219 Save $170
$100K $99 $399 Save $300

Topstep vs Funding Pips: Detailed Analysis

Topstep and Funding Pips are both Futures firms. Topstep has been in business longer, established in 2012, while Funding Pips was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, Funding Pips is more affordable with challenges starting at $29, which is $20 less than Topstep's starting price of $49. Topstep offers 3 challenge options, while Funding Pips offers 20.

Topstep offers 90% profit split, while Funding Pips offers 60-100%. Topstep pays out Weekly, and Funding Pips pays out Weekly (Tuesday).

For trust and reputation, Topstep has a 3.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 13,823 reviews, while Funding Pips has 4.5/5 with 52,198 reviews. Safety grades: Topstep B+, Funding Pips A+.

Overall, Funding Pips edges ahead winning 6 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Topstep
Pros
Dedicated Trading Platform & Community
Cons
Daily Drawdown & Activation Fee
Funding Pips
Pros
Lots of payment methods & Platforms. Well made payout rules
Cons
A splippage sometimes higher than it should be

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Topstep

No active deals

Funding Pips
20% OFF 20% off first challenge
20% OFF 20% off all challenges
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Topstep or Funding Pips?

Funding Pips scores higher overall, winning 6 out of 7 comparison categories including TrustPilot, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Topstep or Funding Pips?

Funding Pips has the lower starting price at $29. Topstep offers 3 challenge options starting from $49, while Funding Pips offers 20 options starting from $29.

Which has better reviews, Topstep or Funding Pips?

Funding Pips has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. Topstep has 13,823 reviews while Funding Pips has 52,198.

Which offers a higher profit split, Topstep or Funding Pips?

Funding Pips offers a higher maximum profit split. Topstep offers 90% while Funding Pips offers 60-100%.

How fast do Topstep and Funding Pips pay out?

Topstep has Weekly payouts while Funding Pips offers Weekly (Tuesday) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.