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Topstep

6.6 B+
United States Futures
VS

trader2B

5.6 B
United States Stocks
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs B Payouts Daily vs Bi-Weekly Price $95 vs $66

Verdict: Who Wins?

Topstep 3 wins
3 2
trader2B 2 wins
Overall Rating 6.6 vs 5.6
TrustPilot 3.8 vs 3.4
Starting Price $66 vs $95
Profit Split 90% vs Up to 99% (95% Toro25 / 97% Toro100 / 99% Toro250)
Safety Grade B+ vs B

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders trader2B
Maximum profit potential Topstep
Trust & reputation trader2B
Fast payouts Topstep

Visual Comparison

Topstep trader2B

Head-to-Head Comparison

Topstep Metric trader2B
6.6/10 PFM Score 5.6/10
3.4/5 (13,955) TrustPilot 3.8/5 (71)
B+ Safety Grade B
90% Profit Split Up to 99% (95% Toro25 / 97% Toro100 / 99% Toro250)
$2,000 max loss limit ($50K) / $3,000 ($100K) / $4,500 ($150K) — trailing EOD Daily Drawdown $200 (Toro25) / $500 (Toro100) / $1,250 (Toro250)
Daily Payout Frequency Bi-Weekly (Toro25/Toro100), Weekly (Toro250)
$95 Starting Price $66
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Topstep X Platforms Proprietary
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2010 Established Jan 2010
3 options Challenge Options 3 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Topstep trader2B Savings
$100K $149 $133 Save $16

Topstep vs trader2B: Detailed Analysis

Topstep and trader2B are both Futures firms. trader2B has been in business longer, established in 2010, while Topstep was founded in 2010.

In terms of pricing, trader2B is more affordable with challenges starting at $66, which is $29 less than Topstep's starting price of $95. Topstep offers 3 challenge options, while trader2B offers 3.

Topstep offers 90% profit split, while trader2B offers Up to 99% (95% Toro25 / 97% Toro100 / 99% Toro250). Topstep pays out Daily, and trader2B pays out Bi-Weekly (Toro25/Toro100), Weekly (Toro250).

For trust and reputation, Topstep has a 3.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 13,955 reviews, while trader2B has 3.8/5 with 71 reviews. Safety grades: Topstep B+, trader2B B.

This is a close matchup with Topstep winning 3 and trader2B winning 2 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Topstep
Pros
90% profit split, instant payouts, no activation fee, pass in as little as 2 days, Chicago-based since 2010
Cons
Trailing max loss limit (not static daily DD), lower TrustPilot rating (3.4★), monthly subscription billing
trader2B
Pros
Real NYSE & NASDAQ stocks (not CFDs), 1-step evaluation with no time limit, up to 99% profit share, in-house Webtrader + iOS/Android/Desktop, refundable fees up to $1,494, scaling up to $2.5M, algorithmic & bot trading allowed, 100k+ traders since 2010, 0 rule changes since launch
Cons
Monthly subscription billing (not one-time fee) due to NYSE/NASDAQ market data licensing, 50% consistency score requirement, 200 minimum round-trade requirement, only U.S. stocks/ETFs (no futures or forex), trading fees $3 per 1,000 shares

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Topstep
$20 off No Activation Fee Trading Combine (any size). Up to 5 uses per trader.
trader2B

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Topstep or trader2B?

Both firms are competitive. Topstep wins in 3 categories while trader2B wins in 2. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Topstep or trader2B?

trader2B has the lower starting price at $66. Topstep offers 3 challenge options starting from $95, while trader2B offers 3 options starting from $66.

Which has better reviews, Topstep or trader2B?

trader2B has a higher TrustPilot rating of 3.8/5. Topstep has 13,955 reviews while trader2B has 71.

Which offers a higher profit split, Topstep or trader2B?

Topstep offers a higher maximum profit split. Topstep offers 90% while trader2B offers Up to 99% (95% Toro25 / 97% Toro100 / 99% Toro250).

How fast do Topstep and trader2B pay out?

Topstep has Daily payouts while trader2B offers Bi-Weekly (Toro25/Toro100), Weekly (Toro250) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.