Topstep vs Take Profit Trader: rules, prices & payouts compared
First listed challenge per firm shown; see firm pages for every plan. Checked 2026-10-18.
Pick Topstep if you want more published detail.
Pick Take Profit Trader if you want faster payouts, fewer consistency constraints.
Score
Topstep #14 · score 71/100
Take Profit Trader #4 · score 97/100
Account sizes
Topstep $50K, $100K, $150K
Take Profit Trader Unknown
Price
Topstep $49 / $99 / $199 per month + $149 activation (Standard) or $95 / $149 / $229 per month (No Activation Fee)
Take Profit Trader Unknown
Profit target
Topstep $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000
Take Profit Trader Unknown
Daily loss limit
Topstep Optional
Take Profit Trader None
Max drawdown
Topstep $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500
Take Profit Trader Unknown
Drawdown type
Topstep EOD trailing, locks at starting balance
Take Profit Trader EOD (Test), intraday (PRO)
Min trading days
Topstep 2
Take Profit Trader 3
Consistency rule
Topstep Best day ≤ 55% of profit target
Take Profit Trader Yes (Test)
Profit split
Topstep 90/10 (Express Funded)
Take Profit Trader 80/20 (PRO)
Payout frequency
Topstep After 5 winning days of $150+ (Standard) or 3 days at 40% consistency
Take Profit Trader Daily, from day one
Payout minimum
Topstep $125
Take Profit Trader No minimum or maximum stated
FAQ
Is Topstep or Take Profit Trader better?
On our formula: Topstep #14 · score 71/100; Take Profit Trader #4 · score 97/100. The right pick depends on your style: drawdown type and consistency rules matter more than headline split.
Which has faster payouts, Topstep or Take Profit Trader?
Topstep: After 5 winning days of $150+ (Standard) or 3 days at 40% consistency. Take Profit Trader: Daily, from day one.
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