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FundedFirm vs Topstep

Side-by-side comparison of trust scores, profit splits, payout speed, and real trader reviews. Independent data — no sponsored rankings.

METRIC
FNFM
FundedFirm
TOPS
Topstep
✓ VERIFIEDEST. 2012
TRUST SCORE64/10069/100BETTER
PROFIT SPLIT100%BETTER90%
PAYOUT DAYS1dBETTER7d
MIN COST$549$49BETTER
MAX FUNDING$100,000$150,000BETTER
RATING3.8/5BETTER3/5
REVIEW COUNT4BETTER3
STEPS1-step1-step
DRAWDOWNFixedTrailing EOD

FUNDEDFIRM DETAILS

MARKETS
Forex
PLATFORMS
MT5

TOPSTEP DETAILS

MARKETS
Futures
PLATFORMS
MT4, MT5
TYPES
futures, beginner

FundedFirm PROS

  • +100% profit split is exceptionally above the industry average of 84.7%
  • +Days to first payout of 1 is significantly faster than the industry average of 6.5 days
  • +Single-step evaluation is below the industry average of 1.6 steps to funded
  • +Fee refund is available, reducing the net cost of the evaluation

FundedFirm CONS

  • Max funding of $100,000 is well below the industry average of $839,272.70
  • Min challenge cost of $549 is significantly above the industry average of $186.7
  • Profit target of 10% is above the industry average of 7.9%, making evaluation harder to pass

Topstep PROS

  • +Profit split of 90% is well above the industry average of 84.7%, offering traders a superior earnings share.
  • +Min challenge cost of $49 is well below the industry average of $186.7, making entry highly accessible.
  • +Single-step funding is better than the industry average of 1.6 steps, streamlining the path to funded status.
  • +Founded in 2012, Topstep is one of the most established prop firms, providing strong credibility and track record.

Topstep CONS

  • Max funding of $150,000 is far below the industry average of $839,272.7, significantly limiting earning potential.
  • Overall drawdown of 10% with trailing EOD type means drawdown limits tighten as profits grow, increasing risk.
  • Days to first payout at 7 is slightly above the industry average of 6.5, a minor but notable delay.

PROPDNA VERDICT

FundedFirm
Lower trust score (64/100). Faster payouts at 1d. 100% profit split.
Topstep
Higher trust score (69/100). Slower payouts at 7d. 90% profit split.

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