Audacity Capital vs Topstep
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.


Price From
$42
$49
Profit Split
Up to 90%
Up to 90%
Max Drawdown
15%
4%
Category
Forex
Futures
Editor Score
4.4/5
4.6/5
Audacity Capital
Pros
- Established since 2012 (14 years)
- Highest drawdown in market (15%)
- No consistency rule
- Same-day payouts & free trial
Cons
- Lower starting profit split (75%)
- 2-step challenge required
- 3-minute news buffer restriction
Topstep
Pros
- Industry pioneer since 2012
- 90% profit split
- Pass in as little as 2 days
- NFA registered member
- Payout up to $6,000
- Proprietary TopstepX platform
- Real futures trading
Cons
- $149 activation fee after passing
- Futures only - no forex or stocks
- Monthly subscription model