Topstep alternatives in 2027
In the Futures markets, the best-ranked Topstep alternatives are FTMO (84.5/100), TradeDay (82.5/100) and The5ers (80.6/100). Topstep is #19 of 276 ranked firms, with 76.2/100.
Tradoshi 2027 ranking, data as of October 30, 2026. Methodology
5 Topstep alternatives, compared
| Rank | Firm | Score | Trust | Payouts | $100,000 account | Platforms | Ahead of Topstep on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Topstep | 76.2 | 3.5/5 | 3.8/5 | $248 (subscription) | TopstepX, Quantower | firm on this page |
| #1 | FTMO | 84.5 | 4.3/5 | 3.4/5 | $601 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, cTrader | Trust, Reviews, Conditions and Visibility Full comparison |
| #2 | TradeDay | 82.5 | 3.9/5 | 5.0/5 | $240 (subscription) | Tradovate, Rithmic, NinjaTrader | Trust, Payouts and Reviews |
| #3 | The5ers | 80.6 | 4.2/5 | 2.6/5 | $249 | MetaTrader, BlackArrow | Trust, Reviews and Conditions |
| #4 | FundedNext | 80.5 | 4.2/5 | 3.4/5 | $550 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Match-Trader | Trust and Reviews |
| #5 | Tradeify | 80.5 | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 | $265 | Tradovate, WealthCharts, Rithmic, Tradesea | Trust, Payouts and Reviews |
Chosen by rank among firms active in the same markets; a firm with suspended sales is not listed. This page contains no affiliate links.
Depending on what you want
| Need | Firm | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Better rated on payouts | TradeDay (#2) | 5.0/5 against 3.8/5 |
| Cheaper, best ranked | TradeDay (#2) | $240 (subscription) against $248 (subscription) for a $100,000 account |
| On the same platform | Take Profit Trader (#9) | Quantower |
| On another platform | FTMO (#1) | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Topstep?
In the Tradoshi 2027 ranking, the best-ranked firm active in the same markets is FTMO, #1 with 84.5/100. The right choice also depends on the price, platform and rules you want.
Is there a cheaper prop firm than Topstep?
Yes: TradeDay lists $240 (subscription) for a $100,000 account, against $248 (subscription) for Topstep, on a comparable plan, and it is the best ranked of the cheaper firms.
Is Topstep ranked above its alternatives?
5 of the 5 alternatives on this page rank above Topstep.
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