Topstep and TradeDay are compared below using only facts from each firm's own pages (checked October 8, 2026). Topstep's Trading Combine comes in $50K, $100K and $150K sizes billed monthly ($49, $99, $199), with a 90% profit split and payouts up to $12,000 per account. The platform is TopstepX. TradeDay (TradeDay 2.0) sells Quick Pay and Fast Pass evaluations in $25K to $150K sizes with no activation fee. On Quick Pay the profit split is 50/50 below $4K net profit and 80/20 above it, rising to 90/10 in funded live.
Side by side
| Topstep | TradeDay | |
|---|---|---|
| Account sizes | $50K–$150K | $25K–$150K |
| Fees | Monthly until passed; $149 activation | Monthly subscription; no activation fee |
| Drawdown | Max loss limit set at end of day | Trailing (intraday or end-of-day option) |
| Consistency rule | 55% target in the Combine | Quick Pay 30% (EOD eval); Fast Pass 45% |
| Profit split | 90/10 | 50/50 → 80/20 → 90/10 (Quick Pay); 80/20 → 90/10 (Fast Pass) |
| Payouts | From 3 days; caps up to $12,000 | From day 1 (Quick Pay); 5 days (Fast Pass) |
| Minimum days | None to pass | Fast Pass 3; Quick Pay EOD 5 |
| Platforms | TopstepX | Tradovate, Rithmic, Quantower, NinjaTrader |
| Accounts allowed | See firm site | See firm site |
| Discount code | TOPSTEP20 | TRADEDAY30 |
| Our rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Best for | Established US brand | Multiple payout models |
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FAQ
Which has the higher profit split, Topstep or TradeDay?
Topstep: 90/10. TradeDay: 50/50 → 80/20 → 90/10 (Quick Pay); 80/20 → 90/10 (Fast Pass).
What platforms do Topstep and TradeDay support?
Topstep: TopstepX. TradeDay: Tradovate, Rithmic, Quantower, NinjaTrader.
How do payouts differ?
Topstep: From 3 days; caps up to $12,000. TradeDay: From day 1 (Quick Pay); 5 days (Fast Pass).
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