Topstep vs TradeDay (Oct 2026)
Topstep wins 6 of the 11 categories we score (Topstep 6, TradeDay 4). Choose Topstep for a better evaluation, better terms once funded, a longer track record, more paid out to traders, news trading and availability in more countries. Choose TradeDay for a cheaper way in, better trader reviews, faster payouts and more trading platforms.
| Category | Topstep | TradeDay |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts | 3 | 12 |
| Account sizes | 3 ($50K, $100K, $150K) | 4 ($25K, $50K, $100K, $150K) |
| Total to get funded | $247.00 – $657.00 | $145.00 – $1,225.00 ✓ |
| Best Challenge score | 71/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Best Funded score | 82/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Trustpilot | 3.6 (14,882 reviews) | 4.6 (1,441 reviews) ✓ |
| In business | 14y 3mo ✓ | 6y 9mo |
| Paid to traders | $1.4B+ ✓ | $10M+ |
| Typical payout speed | 1-3 business days | Within 24 hours (business days) ✓ |
| Profit split | 90% | 50% while the account holds under $4,000 profit, 80% above / 80% |
| Consistency rule | On every account | On every account |
| News trading | Allowed ✓ | Restricted |
| Instant funding | No | No |
| Platforms | 2: TopstepX, Quantower | 12: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Jigsaw, R|Trader Pro, Quantower, ATAS, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Sierra Chart, WealthCharts, MultiCharts ✓ |
| Countries not accepted | 32 ✓ | 79 |
Best account at each size
| Size | Topstep | TradeDay |
|---|---|---|
| $50K | TopStep Trading Combine 50k $247.00 to get funded · Challenge 71 | TradeDay Fast Pass 50k $274.00 to get funded · Challenge 59 |
| $100K | TopStep Trading Combine 100k $446.00 to get funded · Challenge 52 | TradeDay Fast Pass 100k $809.00 to get funded · Challenge 34 |
| $150K | TopStep Trading Combine 150k $657.00 to get funded · Challenge 47 | TradeDay Fast Pass 150k $1,225.00 to get funded · Challenge 34 |
Topstep vs TradeDay: FAQ
Is Topstep better than TradeDay?
On our data, Topstep comes out ahead in 6 of 11 categories (Topstep 6, TradeDay 4). Choose Topstep for a better evaluation, better terms once funded, a longer track record, more paid out to traders, news trading and availability in more countries. Choose TradeDay for a cheaper way in, better trader reviews, faster payouts and more trading platforms.
Which is cheaper, Topstep or TradeDay?
Total cost to get funded: Topstep $247.00 – $657.00, TradeDay $145.00 – $1,225.00. TradeDay has the cheaper entry point.
Which pays out faster, Topstep or TradeDay?
Typical payout speed: Topstep 1-3 business days, TradeDay Within 24 hours (business days). TradeDay is faster.
Which has better reviews, Topstep or TradeDay?
Trustpilot: Topstep 3.6 (14,882 reviews); TradeDay 4.6 (1,441 reviews). Weighting each rating by its number of reviews, TradeDay rates higher.