Topstep vs The Trading Pit
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$49
$99
Profit Split
Up to 90%
80%
Max Drawdown
4%
7%
Category
Futures
Futures
Editor Score
4.6/5
4.2/5
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
The 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