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TradeDay

8.2 A
United States Futures
VS

Top One Trader

8.0 B+
United States CFD
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Payouts Daily vs Bi-Weekly Split 95% vs 100% Price $87 vs $28

Verdict: Who Wins?

TradeDay 4 wins
4 3
Top One Trader 3 wins
Overall Rating 8.2 vs 8.0 Narrow
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.5 Narrow
Starting Price $28 vs $87 Decisive
Profit Split 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) vs 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit Clear
Safety Grade A vs B+ Narrow
Trust Score 75.7/100 vs 62.3/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 13 vs 9 options Narrow

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Top One Trader
Maximum profit potential Top One Trader
Trust & reputation TradeDay
Fast payouts TradeDay

Visual Comparison

TradeDay Top One Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

TradeDay Metric Top One Trader
8.2/10 PFM Score 8.0/10
4.6/5 (1,350) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (3,141)
A Safety Grade B+
75.7 B+ Trust Score 62.3 B
80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit Profit Split 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME)
Daily Drawdown 4-5% (4% on 2-Step Plus, 5% on 1-Step Flash; EquityShield 2%/2.5% on Instant)
Daily Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available
$87 Starting Price $28
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2020 Established Sep 2023
9 options Challenge Options 13 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size TradeDay Top One Trader Savings
$50K $87 $164 Save $77
$100K $140 $399 Save $259

TradeDay vs Top One Trader: Detailed Analysis

TradeDay and Top One Trader are both Futures firms. TradeDay has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Top One Trader was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Top One Trader is more affordable with challenges starting at $28, which is $59 less than TradeDay's starting price of $87. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options, while Top One Trader offers 13.

TradeDay offers 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit profit split, while Top One Trader offers 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME). TradeDay pays out Daily, and Top One Trader pays out Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available.

For trust and reputation, TradeDay has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,350 reviews, while Top One Trader has 4.5/5 with 3,141 reviews. Safety grades: TradeDay A, Top One Trader B+.

This is a close matchup with TradeDay winning 4 and Top One Trader winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

TradeDay
Top One Trader
Pros
Fast payouts (1-2 hours average per firm marketing and TrustPilot reviews); No time limits on evaluations; Challenge fee refunded on first funded payout; Up to 100% profit split via Instant PRIME upgrade; Scaling plan up to $5 million; Four trading platforms (MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker); Public, US-registered leadership team
Cons
2% processing fee on all payouts; Weekend holding not permitted; EAs/algo trading restricted on funded accounts; Consistency rule tightens to 30% on funded stage; Stop-loss mandatory on every trade (paid add-on to remove); EquityShield risk caps on Instant Funding and Instant PRIME

Active Deals & Promo Codes

TradeDay
30% OFF 30% off + no activation fee on all evaluations
Top One Trader

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, TradeDay or Top One Trader?

Both firms are competitive. TradeDay wins in 4 categories while Top One Trader wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, TradeDay or Top One Trader?

Top One Trader has the lower starting price at $28. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options starting from $87, while Top One Trader offers 13 options starting from $28.

Which has better reviews, TradeDay or Top One Trader?

TradeDay has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. TradeDay has 1,350 reviews while Top One Trader has 3,141.

Which offers a higher profit split, TradeDay or Top One Trader?

Top One Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. TradeDay offers 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit while Top One Trader offers 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME).

How fast do TradeDay and Top One Trader pay out?

TradeDay has Daily payouts while Top One Trader offers Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.