The Trading Pit vs Topstep
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$99
$49
Profit Split
Up to 100%
90%
Max Drawdown
7%
4%
Category
Futures
Futures
Editor Score
4.2/5
4.6/5
EUR/USD Spread
—
0.2 pips
XAU/USD Spread
—
19 pips
BTC/USD Spread
—
15 pts
NAS100 Spread
—
1 pts
News Trading
—
Allowed
Expert Advisors (EA)
—
Allowed
Copy Trading
—
Allowed
Weekend Holding
—
Allowed
Verdict
The Trading Pit
2/12
categories won
Topstep
10/12
categories won
LeaderThe Trading Pit
Pros
- Multi-asset (CFDs, Futures, Stocks)
- Multiple industry awards
- One-time fee — not subscription
- 25% scaling plan
Cons
- €129 activation fee for funded
- 30-day challenge duration limit
- EUR pricing
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
Partnership under review
Partnership under review