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Tradeify

3.0 A+
United States Futures
VS

Topstep

3.3 B+
United States Futures

Verdict: Who Wins?

Tradeify 5 wins Our Pick
5 2
Topstep 2 wins
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

Tradeify Topstep

Head-to-Head Comparison

Tradeify Metric Topstep
3.0/10 PFM Score 3.3/10
4.6/5 (2,545) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (13,823)
A+ Safety Grade B+
90% (100% on first $15K for Growth/Lightning) Profit Split 90%
EOD trailing drawdown. Growth has daily loss limits ($600-$3,000). Daily Drawdown Trailing ($2K/$3K/$4.5K by account size)
Daily (Select Daily) or every 5 winning days (Select Flex), 7-day cycle others Payout Frequency Weekly
$99 Starting Price $49
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms Topstep X
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Jan 2022 Established Jan 2012
12 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 Tradeify Topstep Savings
$50K $149 $49 Save $100
$100K $249 $99 Save $150
$150K $349 $149 Save $200

Tradeify vs Topstep: Detailed Analysis

Tradeify and Topstep 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. Tradeify offers 12 challenge options, while Topstep offers 3.

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

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

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

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)
Topstep
Pros
Dedicated Trading Platform & Community
Cons
Daily Drawdown & Activation Fee

Active Deals & Promo Codes

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

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Tradeify or Topstep?

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, Tradeify or Topstep?

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

Which has better reviews, Tradeify or Topstep?

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

Which offers a higher profit split, Tradeify or Topstep?

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

How fast do Tradeify and Topstep pay out?

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