Topstep vs Tradeify: the rules compared
Topstep and Tradeify differ most in drawdown type, daily loss limit and evaluation fee. Topstep offers end-of-day and static drawdowns, while Tradeify uses an end-of-day drawdown on every plan. Topstep sets a daily loss limit on 3 of 7 evaluations ($500 to $5,000), while Tradeify sets a daily loss limit on 5 of 17 evaluations ($600 to $4,000).
The verdicts at 50K
Cheaper to start
Tradeify$165 against $198 to reach a funded account, and nothing more if it takes longer than a month.
Better odds trading small
TopstepAt $300 a day 27% of attempts pass, against 25%.
More money a year, no edge
TopstepBest size +$3,402 a year against +$1,783, after every fee.
Runs your bot
Both allow automated trading, with conditions.
Each firm’s 50K plan whose rules treat a trader with no edge best, or its least expensive when none is simulated.
Simulated · a trader with no edge
Which rulebook suits how big you trade?
Daily swing
An attempt passes
Topstep
27%
Tradeify
25%
Days to pass, when it does
Topstep
49
Tradeify
49
Net a year, after fees
Topstep
−$233
Tradeify
−$106
A coin-flip trader with no edge and no costs, thousands of simulated years at each size, every rule of both accounts, fees included.
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These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.
8 rules differ
- Price$49 a month$165 once
- Activation$149$0
- Reset$49$109
- Best day, evaluation55%40%
- Minimum days2 trading days3 trading days
- Contracts5 contracts4 contracts
- First payout5 winning days of $150 or more1 trading day
- Largest payout$2,000$1,250
Plans on record
Topstep sells 7 plans from 25K to 250K, while Tradeify sells 21 plans from 25K to 300K.
Evaluation fee
Topstep charges $49 to $199 a month and $75 to $499 once, while Tradeify charges $99 to $796 once.
Billing
Topstep sells both monthly and one-time plans, while Tradeify charges its evaluations once.
Activation fee
Topstep charges a $0 to $149 activation fee, while Tradeify charges no activation fee.
Drawdown type
Topstep offers end-of-day and static drawdowns, while Tradeify uses an end-of-day drawdown on every plan.
Daily loss limit
Topstep sets a daily loss limit on 3 of 7 evaluations ($500 to $5,000), while Tradeify sets a daily loss limit on 5 of 17 evaluations ($600 to $4,000).
Consistency
Topstep caps the evaluation's best day at 55% of the profit on 6 of 7 plans, while Tradeify caps the evaluation's best day at 40% to 50% of the profit on 13 of 17 plans.
Minimum trading days
Topstep asks for at least 2 trading days, while Tradeify asks for at least 1 to 3 trading days.
First payout
Topstep pays a first payout after 5 winning days of $150 or more, while Tradeify pays a first payout after 0 to 5 trading days, depending on the size.
What they share
- Profit split: 90%
- Automated trading: Allowed with conditions
Topstep: Allowed with conditions
Topstep allows automated and algorithmic trading with conditions. Bots and automated strategies may trade through the TopstepX / ProjectX API, under the platform rules, with high-frequency trading banned, orders sent from the trader's own device, and not on Live Funded Accounts.
Checked 21 Oct 2026 · Source: help.topstep.com
Tradeify: Allowed with conditions
Tradeify allows automated and algorithmic trading with conditions. Bots are allowed if the trader solely owns the strategy, does not share it or run it at other firms, it is not high frequency, and ownership can be proven on request.
Checked 16 Oct 2026 · Source: help.tradeify.co
Topstep and Tradeify, topic by topic across each firm’s plans on saleShowHide
| Topic | Topstep | Tradeify |
|---|---|---|
| Plans on record | 7 plans, 25K to 250K | 21 plans, 25K to 300K |
| Evaluation fee | $49 to $199 a month and $75 to $499 once | $99 to $796 once |
| Billing | Monthly and one-time plans | Paid once |
| Activation fee | $0 to $149 | None |
| Drawdown type | End of day and static | End of day on every plan |
| Daily loss limit | $500 to $5,000 on 3 of 7 evaluations | $600 to $4,000 on 5 of 17 evaluations |
| Consistency | Best day at most 55% (1 with none) | Best day at most 40% to 50% (4 with none) |
| Minimum trading days | 2 trading days | 1 to 3 trading days |
| First payout | After 5 winning days of $150 or more | After 0 to 5 trading days, depending on the size |
| Profit split | 90% | 90% |
| Funded accounts at once | Up to 5 | Not yet verified |
| Automated trading | Allowed with conditions | Allowed with conditions |
25K
- Topstep Labs 25K Static$75 once, $1,000, static
- Tradeify Growth 25K$99 once, $1,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select Flex 25K$109 once, $1,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select Daily 25K$109 once, $1,000, end of day
- Tradeify Lightning 25K$345 once, $1,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select 50% consistency 25K$135 once, $1,000, end of day
50K
- Topstep 50K Combine$49 a month, $2,000, end of day
- Topstep Labs 50K Static$149 once, $2,000, static
- Tradeify Growth 50K$145 once, $2,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select Flex 50K$165 once, $2,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select Daily 50K$165 once, $2,000, end of day
- Tradeify Lightning 50K$492 once, $2,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select 50% consistency 50K$205 once, $2,000, end of day
100K
- Topstep 100K Combine$99 a month, $3,000, end of day
- Tradeify Growth 100K$255 once, $3,500, end of day
- Tradeify Select Flex 100K$265 once, $3,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select Daily 100K$186 once, $3,000, end of day
- Tradeify Lightning 100K$660 once, $4,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select 50% consistency 100K$329 once, $3,000, end of day
150K
- Topstep 150K Combine$199 a month, $4,500, end of day
- Tradeify Growth 150K$369 once, $5,000, end of day
- Tradeify Select Flex 150K$369 once, $4,500, end of day
- Tradeify Select Daily 150K$369 once, $4,500, end of day
- Tradeify Lightning 150K$796 once, $5,250, end of day
- Tradeify Select 50% consistency 150K$459 once, $4,500, end of day
Only Topstep sells 250K. Only Tradeify sells 300K.
Topstep or Tradeify?
At 50K, the Topstep Labs 50K Static costs $149 to fund on a first attempt and the Tradeify Growth 50K $145.
Topstep offers end-of-day and static drawdowns, while Tradeify uses an end-of-day drawdown on every plan. Topstep sets a daily loss limit on 3 of 7 evaluations ($500 to $5,000), while Tradeify sets a daily loss limit on 5 of 17 evaluations ($600 to $4,000). Topstep charges $49 to $199 a month and $75 to $499 once, while Tradeify charges $99 to $796 once. Topstep sells both monthly and one-time plans, while Tradeify charges its evaluations once. Topstep caps the evaluation's best day at 55% of the profit on 6 of 7 plans, while Tradeify caps the evaluation's best day at 40% to 50% of the profit on 13 of 17 plans. Topstep pays a first payout after 5 winning days of $150 or more, while Tradeify pays a first payout after 0 to 5 trading days, depending on the size. Topstep charges a $0 to $149 activation fee, while Tradeify charges no activation fee. Topstep asks for at least 2 trading days, while Tradeify asks for at least 1 to 3 trading days.
On a first attempt with no reset, the Tradeify Growth 50K costs $145 ($145 evaluation) against $149 for the Topstep Labs 50K Static ($149 evaluation). Resets and extra months can change the order.
Topstep allows automated and algorithmic trading with conditions. Bots and automated strategies may trade through the TopstepX / ProjectX API, under the platform rules, with high-frequency trading banned, orders sent from the trader's own device, and not on Live Funded Accounts. Tradeify allows automated and algorithmic trading with conditions. Bots are allowed if the trader solely owns the strategy, does not share it or run it at other firms, it is not high frequency, and ownership can be proven on request.
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Replay of trade 1210 from an AlgoLift engine backtest of a research strategy on NQ, 13 February 2025: real bars, the trade still open.
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These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.
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