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FundedNext Futures vs Topstep
Side by side on each firm's best-value 50K plan, straight from our database (re-checked weekly) — they split the scored criteria evenly.
Topstep
Trading Combine (Standard path)
$34 /month
Trading Combine (Standard path) — end-of-day trailing, 90% split, payouts after 5 winning days.
| Criterion | FundedNext Futures | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $60.30 | $34 |
| Promo code | NEW55 (−55%) | None verified |
| List price | $133.99 | $49 |
| Activation fee | none | $149 one-time (Standard path); $0 on 'No Activation Fee' path with higher monthly Combine fee |
| Reset fee | $77.99 | $49 |
| Billing | One-time fee | Monthly subscription |
| Profit target | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Max drawdown | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Drawdown type | End-of-day trailing | End-of-day trailing |
| Daily loss limit | None | $1,000 |
| Ease to pass | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimum trading days | 0 | 2 |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| Profit split | 80% | 90% |
| Payout frequency | See firm site | After 5 winning days |
| Minimum payout | $250 | $125 |
| Max contracts | 3 minis / 30 micros | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView | TopstepX (mandatory for new Combines in 2026; legacy third-party accounts honored) |
| Data fees | — | included on TopstepX (per-trade commissions/exchange fees apply) |
| Value for money | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Trustpilot | ★ 4.5 | ★ 3.6 |
Highlighted cells are the more favourable of the two on that criterion. Prices change frequently — always verify on the firm's site.
Pick FundedNext Futures if
- Fewer minimum trading days (0 vs 2).
- Better rated by traders on Trustpilot (4.5).
Pick Topstep if
- You want the cheaper way in — $34 against $60.30.
- You keep more once funded: 90% versus 80%.
- Payouts come faster — after 5 winning days.
- A larger drawdown buffer of $2,000.
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