Which is cheaper: Topstep or Tradeify?

Tradeify is cheaper to enter. Its smallest evaluation account starts at $25K. Topstep's entry tier begins at $50K. Challenge fees scale with account size, so a smaller tier means a lower up-front cost. Both firms also run discount codes from time to time. Right now that is no active promo at Topstep and 40% at Tradeify.

Does Topstep have a better profit split than Tradeify?

Topstep and Tradeify publish headline splits in the same range (90% vs 90%). So neither has a real edge here. The deciding factor is usually the consistency rule and any scaling milestone that gates the top tier. Read both firms' funded-phase rules before picking.

Which firm pays out faster: Topstep or Tradeify?

Both Topstep and Tradeify pay on a similar schedule (Payouts are distributed on a regular basis once an Express Funded account is active. vs N/A). So the deciding factor is your withdrawal method. Crypto and Skrill clear in hours. Bank wires add 1 to 3 business days at either firm.

Can I trade at both Topstep and Tradeify?

Yes. Topstep and Tradeify are independent firms, and neither requires exclusivity. You can hold a funded account at both at once, as long as you respect each firm's rules on each account. Many traders spread evaluations across firms to cut counterparty risk. Each firm tracks its own rule breaches, so a breach at one does not affect the other.

Topstep vs Tradeify

Editorial intro

Comparing Topstep and Tradeify comes down to trader experience and payout reliability: Topstep offers 90% profit splits and $750K max capital with regular payouts, while Tradeify counters with 90% splits and $750K max capital on a regular payout cadence. We've ranked Topstep at 4/5 and Tradeify at 4/5 based on our editorial scoring. Both firms operate in the United States regulatory environment and have published payout records that we've cross-checked against trader-reported withdrawals. Below is the full side-by-side breakdown across 14 decision-relevant attributes, our editor's verdict on which trader profile each firm fits best, and the most-searched questions about this specific match-up.

Topstep

Tradeify

Attribute	Topstep	Tradeify
Profit Split	90%	90%
Max Funded Capital	$750K	$750K
Years in Operation	14	1
Headquartered	United States	United States
Rating (editorial)	4/5	4/5
Payout Frequency	Payouts are distributed on a regular basis once an Express Funded account is active.	N/A
Active Discount	,	40%
Platforms	TopstepX	NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic, Sierra Chart
Drawdown Type	,	,
Consistency Rule	Yes	Yes
Asset Coverage	Futures	Futures
Min Account Size	$50K	$25K
Profit Target	$3,000	$1,500
Trading Days Min	2 days	,

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Our Verdict: Topstep vs Tradeify

Topstep is better for:

▸Track record (14+ years vs 1 years)
▸Traders who already follow Topstep and want to stay inside its ecosystem

Tradeify is better for:

▸Active current discount (40%)
▸More trading platforms supported (7 vs 1)
▸Traders who already follow Tradeify and want to stay inside its ecosystem

Editor's note

For most traders, Topstep wins on operational track record (14 vs 1 years), but Tradeify is the better pick if you want the active discount (40%) on entry. Our overall editorial pick: Topstep.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Topstep vs Tradeify: Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Topstep is the stronger pick on our composite score. It wins on operational track record (14 vs 1 years). It also posts a better editorial score than Tradeify once you weight rating, profit split, and history together. That said, Tradeify is still the better choice if want the active discount (40%) on entry.