Topstep vs Trade The Pool
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$49
$47
Profit Split
Up to 90%
Up to 80%
Max Drawdown
4%
3%
Category
Futures
Stocks
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
Trade The Pool
Pros
- Only major prop firm for stocks & ETFs
- No PDT rule restrictions
- Day trade and swing trade options
- Pre/after market hours trading
Cons
- Stocks only — no Forex
- Proprietary platform only
- Limited to equities market