Topstep vs TradeDay
Two firms, the same rows, so the numbers line up. Green marks the better figure.
Topstep (A tier, score 47) and TradeDay (S tier, score 52). TradeDay ranks higher on today's FirmTiers board. Best value per row is marked below.
Data updated Tuesday, September 22 · scores re-run nightly| TopstepTier A · Futures | Δ | TradeDayTier S · Futures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A — Excellent | 1 tier | S — SuperbΔ 1 tier |
| Tier score | 47 | 5 pts | 52Δ 5 pts |
| Board rank | #7 of 22 | 2 places | #5 of 22Δ 2 places |
| Status | ➡️ Stable | · | 📈 Growing |
| PFM rating | 4.5★ | 0.1 ★ | 4.6★Δ 0.1 ★ |
| TopstepTier A · Futures | Δ | TradeDayTier S · Futures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit split | 90% | tie | 90% |
| Payout speed | 24h | · | 24h |
| Live code | None live | 55% | 55% off · TDNEWΔ 55% |
| Cheapest / $1K | $1.49 | $0.41 | $1.08Δ $0.41 |
Matched challenge
Same type, same account size, both firms.| TopstepTier A · Futures | Δ | TradeDayTier S · Futures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge | Combine 100K | · | Quick Pay Intraday 100K |
| Price after code | $99/moΔ $9 | $9 | $108/mo with TDNEW · was $240/mo |
| Activation fee | $149 after pass | $149 | NoneΔ $149 |
| Cost per $1K | $2.48 | $1.4 | $1.08Δ $1.4 |
| Type | Subscription | · | Subscription |
| Account size | $100K | · | $100K |
| Profit target | 6% | tie | 6% |
| Daily loss limit | — | · | — |
| Max drawdown | 3% trailing (EOD) | tie | 3% trailing (intraday) |
| Min trading days | — | · | 5 |
| Profit split | 90% | tie | 90% |
| First payout | — | · | 1 day |
| Leverage / contracts | 10 minis / 100 micros | · | 10 contracts (50 micros) |
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