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Topstep

3.3 B+
United States Futures
VS

Tradeify

3.0 A+
United States Futures

Verdict: Who Wins?

Topstep 2 wins
2 5
Tradeify 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.3 vs 3.0
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 3.4
Starting Price $49 vs $99
Profit Split 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning) vs 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 12 vs 3 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Topstep
Maximum profit potential Tradeify
Trust & reputation Tradeify
Fast payouts Tradeify

Visual Comparison

Topstep Tradeify

Head-to-Head Comparison

Topstep Metric Tradeify
3.3/10 PFM Score 3.0/10
3.4/5 (13,823) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (2,545)
B+ Safety Grade A+
90% Profit Split 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning)
Trailing ($2K/$3K/$4.5K by account size) Daily Drawdown EOD trailing drawdown. Growth has daily loss limits ($600-$3,000).
Weekly Payout Frequency Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others
$49 Starting Price $99
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Topstep X Platforms Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Tradesea
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2012 Established Jan 2022
3 options Challenge Options 12 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Topstep Tradeify Savings
$50K $49 $149 Save $100
$100K $99 $249 Save $150
$150K $149 $349 Save $200

Topstep vs Tradeify: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, Topstep is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $50 less than Tradeify's starting price of $99. Topstep offers 3 challenge options, while Tradeify offers 12.

Topstep offers 90% profit split, while Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning). Topstep pays out Weekly, and Tradeify pays out Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others.

For trust and reputation, Topstep has a 3.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 13,823 reviews, while Tradeify has 4.6/5 with 2,545 reviews. Safety grades: Topstep B+, Tradeify A+.

Overall, Tradeify edges ahead winning 5 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
Tradeify
Pros
One-time fees (no subscriptions), payouts under 60 minutes via Rise, daily payout option (Select Daily), no consistency rule during evaluation, EOD trailing drawdown, instant funding (Lightning), algo/bot trading allowed, news trading allowed, path to live capital (Elite Live), up to 5 funded accounts (50K combined)
Cons
90% profit split with no path to 100%, microscalping rule (50% trades >10 sec), no overnight positions, consistency rules on funded (35% Growth), futures only, relatively new (2024), limited platforms (Tradovate + TradeSea)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Topstep

No active deals

Tradeify
40% OFF 40% off all Growth, Select, and Lightning plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Topstep or Tradeify?

Tradeify scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including TrustPilot, Profit Split, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Topstep or Tradeify?

Topstep has the lower starting price at $49. Topstep offers 3 challenge options starting from $49, while Tradeify offers 12 options starting from $99.

Which has better reviews, Topstep or Tradeify?

Tradeify has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Topstep has 13,823 reviews while Tradeify has 2,545.

Which offers a higher profit split, Topstep or Tradeify?

Tradeify offers a higher maximum profit split. Topstep offers 90% while Tradeify offers 90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning).

How fast do Topstep and Tradeify pay out?

Topstep has Weekly payouts while Tradeify offers Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.