#1
UProfitAccount
93A
Firm
80B
Plan: UProfit One
Cost: $120 entry
Rule check: Static, 50% consistency
Comparison-intent guide
Best Topstep alternatives
Topstep is one of the best-known futures prop firms. Traders often compare it against firms with different drawdown models, lower upfront fees, no activation fees, or different platform support.
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Topstep alternatives
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28Current offers
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UProfitUProfit One
93A
$12050% off Day program evaluations, from $65 a month
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UProfitUProfit One
93A80 firm
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Elite Trader FundingStatic Evaluation
90A75 firm
3 
Earn2TradeTrader Career Path
86A86 firm
4 
TradeDayFast Pass
86A86 firm
5 
Apex Trader FundingEOD Evaluation Account
84B84 firm
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Account
90A
Firm
75B
Plan: Static Evaluation
Cost: $147 entry
Rule check: Static, consistency rule not recorded
#3
Earn2TradeAccount
86A
Firm
86A
Plan: Trader Career Path
Cost: $150 entry
Rule check: EOD trail, 30% consistency
| # | Firm / Account | Firm | Account | Reputation | Market | From | Drawdown | Daily loss | Offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | | 80B | 93A | Rating withheld | Futures | $120 | Static | Check rules | Last seen: 50% off Day program evaluations, from $65 a month | |
| 02 | | 75B | 90A | Positive | Futures | $147 | Static | None | Last seen: 80% off first month | |
| 03 | | 86A | 86A | Strong | Futures | $150 | EOD trail | $550 | Deal link | |
| 04 | | 86A | 86A | Strong | Futures | $130 | EOD trail | Check rules | Last seen: 55% off, accounts from $45 | |
| 05 | | 84B | 84B | Positive | Futures | $450 | EOD trail | $500 | Last seen: Any size evaluation up to 90% off | |
| 06 | | 71B | 84B | Strong | Futures | $40 | Static | Check rules | Review terms | |
| 07 | | 80B | 81B | Rating withheld | Futures | $99 | EOD trail | $1,000 | Last seen: Activation fee waived, $129 to $0 | |
| 08 | | 71B | 81B | Positive | Futures | $135 | EOD trail | $1,000 | Last seen: 50% off every account size - code FAX | |
| 09 | | 79B | 79B | Strong | Futures | $125 | EOD trail | Check rules | Last seen: 40% off any plan with code CLUB | |
| 10 | | 66C | 79B | Rating withheld | Futures | $88 | Static | None | Last seen: Up to 80% off evaluations - code FAX | |
| 11 | | 71B | 78B | Strong | Futures | Not recorded | EOD trail | None | Last seen: 40% off for life, plus no activation fee | |
| 12 | | 77B | 77B | Positive | Futures | $154 | EOD trail | Plan-specific | Last seen: 25% off all accounts - code FAX | |
| 13 | | 77B | 77B | Strong | Futures | $59 | EOD trail | Check rules | Use code FAX | |
| 14 | | 77B | 77B | Rating withheld | Futures | $95 | EOD trail | Check rules | Last seen: Coupon SUMMER, 25-30% off per account | |
| 15 | | 76B | 76B | Limited | Futures | $79 | EOD trail | 2% | Review terms | |
| 16 | | 79B | 75B | Positive | Futures | Not recorded | EOD trail | 2.5% | Review terms | |
| 17 | | 75B | 75B | Positive | Futures | $140 | EOD trail | Plan-specific | Last seen: 50% off your next 4 accounts with code SEP50, then 45% off | |
| 18 | | 75B | 75B | Strong | Futures | $99 | EOD trail | Check rules | Last seen: $0 activation fee and a full challenge-fee refund | |
| 19 | | 75B | 75B | Strong | Futures | $123 | EOD trail | Plan-specific | Last seen: Discount code VAULT at checkout | |
| 20 | | 52D | 74B | Limited | Futures | $298.57 | Static | Check rules | Use code FAX | |
| 21 | | 73B | 73B | Strong | Futures | $65 | Intraday trail | None | Review terms | |
| 22 | | 72B | 72B | Rating withheld | Futures | $110 | EOD trail | $500 | Last seen: 35% off with code REB8 | |
| 23 | | Not graded: missing info | 71B | Rating withheld | Futures | Not recorded | EOD trail | None | Last seen: 20% off for new customers with code NEW20, or a Pay After Pass challenge from $9 | |
| 24 | | 71B | 71B | Strong | Futures | $89 | EOD trail | None | Last seen: 80% off Velocity evaluations, 30% off Prime | |
| 25 | | 71B | 71B | Strong | Futures | $109 | EOD trail | Check rules | Last seen: 40% off with code SEP for the first 5 uses, then 30% off |
Buyer guide
How to pick a Topstep alternative
Know why you are leaving
Traders shop for Topstep alternatives for different reasons: lower upfront cost, no activation fee, a different drawdown model, faster payouts, or different platform support. Pin down which of these actually matters to you first, because the "best" alternative changes completely depending on the answer.
Match the rule that made you leave
If Topstep's trailing drawdown or consistency expectations are the reason you are comparing, filter for firms with an end-of-day or static drawdown rather than just a cheaper price. If activation fees are the priority, start with no-activation-fee futures accounts.
Price the whole path
A steep discount is strongest when activation fees, reset fees, payout timing, and reputation still line up. Weigh the FirmFax firm and account scores against the headline saving before you move your capital.
How to use this page
Rank first, then review the firm page.
The table shows each firm's score beside its highest account score, where it has them. Use the review page to inspect plan rules, then open the current offer link when you are ready to leave FirmFax.
What is the best Topstep alternative?
The best alternative depends on whether you want lower starting cost, no activation fee, a different drawdown model, or different platform access. This page ranks alternatives by account score first.
Is Topstep excluded because it is bad?
This page is for traders already searching for alternatives. Compare Topstep directly against the firms you are considering.
Is there a cheaper firm than Topstep?
Yes, several tracked futures firms start below Topstep's pricing, especially during promotions. Compare total cost — activation and reset fees included — alongside the firm's score.
Which alternatives use an end-of-day drawdown?
The drawdown column on this page tags each plan's model. Filter for EOD or static drawdown when that style fits your trading better than an intraday trail, then open the review to confirm the exact calculation.
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