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Topstep

3.3 B+
United States Futures
VS

Ment Funding

3.0 B+
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Topstep 2 wins
2 3
Ment Funding 3 wins
Overall Rating 3.3 vs 3.0
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 3.4
Starting Price $49 vs $250
Profit Split Both 90%
Safety Grade Both B+
Challenge Variety 6 vs 3 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Topstep
Trust & reputation Ment Funding
Fast payouts Ment Funding

Visual Comparison

Topstep Ment Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Topstep Metric Ment Funding
3.3/10 PFM Score 3.0/10
3.4/5 (13,823) TrustPilot 4.9/5 (227)
B+ Safety Grade B+
90% Profit Split 75% (up to 90%)
Trailing ($2K/$3K/$4.5K by account size) Daily Drawdown 3% daily (futures) / 5% daily (CFD) / 6% max static
Weekly Payout Frequency On demand
$49 Starting Price $250
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Topstep X Platforms DXTrade, cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, MT4
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2012 Established Oct 2021
3 options Challenge Options 6 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Topstep Ment Funding Savings
$50K $49 $450 Save $401
$100K $99 $750 Save $651

Topstep vs Ment Funding: Detailed Analysis

Topstep and Ment Funding are both Futures firms. Topstep has been in business longer, established in 2012, while Ment Funding was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Topstep is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $201 less than Ment Funding's starting price of $250. Topstep offers 3 challenge options, while Ment Funding offers 6.

Topstep offers 90% profit split, while Ment Funding offers 75% (up to 90%). Topstep pays out Weekly, and Ment Funding pays out On demand.

For trust and reputation, Topstep has a 3.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 13,823 reviews, while Ment Funding has 4.9/5 with 227 reviews. Safety grades: Topstep B+, Ment Funding B+.

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

Pros & Cons

Topstep
Pros
Dedicated Trading Platform & Community
Cons
Daily Drawdown & Activation Fee
Ment Funding
Pros
Good spread
Cons
Slow customer support & Not intuitive dashbaord

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Topstep or Ment Funding?

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

Which is cheaper, Topstep or Ment Funding?

Topstep has the lower starting price at $49. Topstep offers 3 challenge options starting from $49, while Ment Funding offers 6 options starting from $250.

Which has better reviews, Topstep or Ment Funding?

Ment Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. Topstep has 13,823 reviews while Ment Funding has 227.

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

Topstep offers a higher maximum profit split. Topstep offers 90% while Ment Funding offers 75% (up to 90%).

How fast do Topstep and Ment Funding pay out?

Topstep has Weekly payouts while Ment Funding offers On demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.