#1 account
UProfitPlan: UProfit One
Cost: $120 entry, free activation
Rules: Static, check daily-loss rule
Comparison intent
Best Topstep alternatives
Topstep is one of the best-known futures prop firms, but traders often compare it against lower-cost, no-activation-fee, or different drawdown models. This guide ranks futures alternatives by account score.
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Topstep alternatives
Ranked by futures account score
25Tracked accounts
19Current offers
7Deal links
$40Lowest entry
Top account route
UProfitUProfit One
94A
$120Review terms
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UProfitUProfit One
94A71 firm
2 
81 firm
TradeDayFunded Live
Missing info
A or B or C
3 
DayTradersStatic Evaluation
87A83 firm
4 
Elite Trader FundingStatic Evaluation
86A75 firm
5 
64 firm
Take Profit TraderPRO Account
Missing info
B or C
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#2 account
TradeDayMissing info
A or B or C
Plan: Funded Live
Cost: Not recorded entry, free activation
Rules: EOD trail, check daily-loss rule
#3 account
DayTradersPlan: Static Evaluation
Cost: $40 entry, $5 activation
Rules: Static, check daily-loss rule
| # | Firm / Account | Score | Reputation | Market | From | Drawdown | Daily loss | Activation | Action |
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| 01 | | 94A | Rating withheld | Futures | $120 | Static | Check rules | $0 | Visit firm |
| 02 | | Missing info A or B or C | Strong | Futures | Not recorded | EOD trail | Check rules | $0 | Open offer |
| 03 | | 87A | Strong | Futures | $40 | Static | Check rules | $5 | Visit firm |
| 04 | | 86A | Positive | Futures | $147 | Static | None | Check fee | Open offer |
| 05 | | Missing info B or C | Strong | Futures | Earned | Intraday trail | Check rules | $130 | Open offer |
| 06 | | Missing info B or C | Strong | Futures | $59 | EOD trail | Check rules | $99 | Open offer |
| 07 | | 76B | Strong | Futures | $86 | EOD trail | None | $0 | Open offer |
| 08 | | 74B | Positive | Futures | Earned | EOD trail | Plan-specific | $85 | Open offer |
| 09 | | 73B | Strong | Futures | $125 | EOD trail | Plan-specific | $0 | Open offer |
| 10 | | Missing info B or C | Rating withheld | Futures | $69.25 | Static | Check rules | $149 | Open offer |
| 11 | | 71B | Strong | Futures | $99 | EOD trail | None | $0 | Open offer |
| 12 | | 70B | Strong | Futures | $150 | EOD trail | $550 | $139 | Open offer |
| 13 | | 70B | Positive | Futures | Not recorded | EOD trail | Check rules | $0 | Open offer |
| 14 | | 69C | Positive | Futures | $110 | EOD trail | Check rules | $0 | Open offer |
| 15 | | 69C | Strong | Futures | $79 | EOD trail | Plan-specific | $0 | Open offer |
| 16 | | 69C | Positive | Futures | Earned | EOD trail | None | $0 | Visit firm |
| 17 | | 68C | Positive | Futures | $135 | EOD trail | $1,000 | $0 | Open offer |
| 18 | | 68C | Strong | Futures | $109 | EOD trail | Check rules | $0 | Open offer |
| 19 | | 67C | Strong | Futures | $133.99 | EOD trail | Check rules | $0 | Open offer |
| 20 | | Missing info B or C | Rating withheld | Futures | $95 | EOD trail | Check rules | $0 | Open offer |
| 21 | | Missing info B or C | Rating withheld | Futures | $99 | EOD trail | $1,000 | $129 | Open offer |
| 22 | | Missing info B or C | Rating withheld | Futures | Not recorded | EOD trail | 4% | $0 | Open offer |
| 23 | | 63C | Strong | Futures | $65 | Intraday trail | Plan-specific | $65 | Visit firm |
| 24 | | 62C | Rating withheld | Futures | $110 | EOD trail | $500 | $0 | Open offer |
| 25 | | 62C | Limited | Futures | $79 | EOD trail | 2% | $0 | Visit firm |
Snapshot
$40
Lowest paid entry
EOD trail (19)
Most common drawdown
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With current offers
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Figures are drawn from the account types in this guide and update as the underlying data changes. Review the current price and rules on the firm’s own site before choosing an account.
Buyer guide
Choosing an alternative to Topstep
Start with why you are switching
Traders leave Topstep for specific reasons — lower upfront cost, no activation fee, a different drawdown model, faster payouts, or different platform support. The best alternative depends entirely on which of those matters to you, so decide that first; this list ranks futures alternatives by account score once you know what you are optimising for.
Match the rule that pushed you out
If Topstep's trailing drawdown or consistency expectations were the friction, filter for an end-of-day or static drawdown rather than just a cheaper price. If activation fees were the issue, prioritize the no-activation-fee accounts.
Price the whole path, not the evaluation
A steep discount is strongest when activation fees, reset fees, payout timing, and track record still line up. Weigh the FirmFax account and master scores against the headline saving, and check current terms before moving your capital.
How to use this list
Compare first, then review current terms.
These pages are filters, not blanket recommendations. Open the firm review, compare the exact account type, then check current terms through the offer link.
Is this saying Topstep is bad?
No. This page is for comparison intent. Use it to see other futures account types with different costs, rules, and platform options.
Should I compare firm score or account score?
Use account score first. Different account types inside the same firm can have materially different rules and fees.
What do traders most often want in a Topstep alternative?
The most common asks are a lower or no activation fee, an end-of-day rather than intraday trailing drawdown, and faster or more reliable payouts. Decide which of these is your priority, then filter for it rather than choosing on price alone.
Are these alternatives cheaper than Topstep?
Several start below Topstep's pricing, especially during promotions, and total cost depends on activation and reset fees too. Compare the full path to a payout alongside the firm's score.
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