Topstep vs The5ers
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$49
$260
Profit Split
Up to 90%
Up to 100%
Max Drawdown
4%
6%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4.6/5
4.7/5
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
The5ers
Pros
- Operating since 2016 - 10 years
- Up to 100% profit split
- Scale up to $4M funded capital
- 3 programs: Hyper Growth, High Stakes, Bootcamp
- 262K+ funded traders
- Tight spreads near zero
- 24/7 support available
Cons
- 3% daily pause limit
- 6% max drawdown is strict
- 1:30 leverage only