Topstep vs TopTier Trader
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$49
$69
Profit Split
Up to 90%
Up to 90%
Max Drawdown
4%
10%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4.6/5
4.1/5
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
TopTier Trader
Pros
- Accounts up to $300K
- Scale to $2M funded account
- No minimum trading days
- 24-hour payout guarantee
Cons
- Add-ons increase cost significantly
- Rebranded from TopTier to TX3 Funding
- Base 80% split without add-on