Topstep vs ThinkCapital
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$49
$139
Profit Split
Up to 90%
Up to 90%
Max Drawdown
4%
6%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4.6/5
4.3/5
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
ThinkCapital
Pros
- Backed by ThinkMarkets broker (regulated)
- TradingView access included
- Available in USA
- Scale to $1M
Cons
- Tight 3% daily drawdown
- Trailing drawdown on Lightning plan
- Relatively new prop arm