Topstep
Updated 2026-11-08 · recalculates automatically on data changes
Topstep scores 81.1 out of 100 (grade A−) on the Propfirmito Score, ranking #6 of 15 Futures prop firms we rate. Its strongest area is Payouts; its clearest room for improvement is Cost. The score is recalculated automatically whenever the firm's verified data changes.
Score breakdown
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How it compares with the Futures average
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What stands out
Profit split
Base profit split of 90%. We score the split you actually start with, not the advertised maximum.
Trading freedom
Allowed: news trading, trading robots (EAs), copy trading. Not allowed or not stated: hedging.
Payout track record
Payout timing is documented and verified.
Where it can improve
Trader reviews
Rated 3.7★ on Trustpilot across 15,044 reviews. We shrink this toward the industry average so a small review base can't outweigh thousands. Trustpilot profile
Building a verifiable public review base — and keeping service quality high — is the single fastest way to gain points here.
Drawdown room
Maximum drawdown of 4% (partly trailing, which shrinks the room you can actually use, so we discount it).
More drawdown room — or switching from trailing to static drawdown — would score higher.
Refunds & free retries
Evaluation fee not refundable; free retry available.
A refundable evaluation fee and/or a free retry would add up to 5 points.
Variety & scaling
Challenge types: 1; accounts scale up to $750K.
More program variety or higher scaling ceilings would add points.
Factor by factor
| Factor | What we measured | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & legitimacy | 16.5 / 21 | |
| Trader reviews | Rated 3.7★ on Trustpilot across 15,044 reviews. We shrink this toward the industry average so a small review base can't outweigh thousands. Trustpilot profile | 5.0 / 12 |
| Company transparency | In place: CEO named publicly; legal entity public; restricted-country list published. | 5.0 / 5 |
| Legal home base | Registered in United States. | 4.0 / 4 |
| Cost | 9.5 / 15 | |
| Challenge price | A $10,000 evaluation costs about $19 here (weighted as recurring because pricing is a monthly subscription). We compare list prices only — never discounted prices. | 7.6 / 10 |
| Refunds & free retries | Evaluation fee not refundable; free retry available. | 1.9 / 5 |
| Trading conditions | 19.6 / 26 | |
| Trading freedom | Allowed: news trading, trading robots (EAs), copy trading. Not allowed or not stated: hedging. | 9.6 / 10 |
| Drawdown room | Maximum drawdown of 4% (partly trailing, which shrinks the room you can actually use, so we discount it). | 3.4 / 8 |
| Time pressure | Minimum trading days: 2; no deadline; consistency rule: 55%. | 6.6 / 8 |
| Ease of passing | 7.7 / 8 | |
| Ease of passing | Fastest route to funding: a 1-step evaluation, with a profit target around 6%. | 7.7 / 8 |
| Payouts | 20.0 / 20 | |
| Profit split | Base profit split of 90%. We score the split you actually start with, not the advertised maximum. | 11.9 / 13 |
| Payout track record | Payout timing is documented and verified. | 7.0 / 7 |
| Accessibility | 7.1 / 10 | |
| Country access | Restricted countries: 32; US traders are accepted. | 4.6 / 5 |
| Platform choice | Trading platforms supported: 2. | 1.0 / 2 |
| Variety & scaling | Challenge types: 1; accounts scale up to $750K. | 1.5 / 3 |
Data the firm doesn't publish
Every scored factor is backed by published, verified data — nothing had to be estimated.
How this score works
The Propfirmito Score rates each firm from 0 to 100 using 14 measurable factors in six pillars: trust & legitimacy (21 pts), trading conditions (26), payouts (20), cost (15), accessibility (10) and ease of passing (8). Every input is a verifiable fact — review ratings, list prices, published rules — taken from the firm's own site and re-checked continuously.
Every firm is scored on one fixed 0–100 scale, set once, so scores stay directly comparable across the whole list and from month to month. Grades: A+ (90+), A (84+), A− (78+), B+ (70+), B (62+), B− (54+), C+ (46+).
Review ratings are shrunk toward the industry average so a handful of reviews can't outweigh thousands, and a firm with no verifiable review base scores zero on that factor. Firms are ranked within their own asset class (Forex, Futures, Crypto) on one shared scale.
Disclosure: propfirmito.com is reader-supported — we may earn a commission if you buy through our links. Commissions never influence scores: pricing is scored on list prices only, discounts are excluded, and the formula is published so anyone can recompute it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Topstep's Propfirmito Score?
Topstep scores 81.1/100 (grade A−), ranking #6 of 15 Futures prop firms rated by Propfirmito.
What is Topstep best at?
Its strongest factors are: Profit split, Trading freedom, Payout track record.
Where can Topstep improve?
Its clearest improvement areas are: Trader reviews, Drawdown room, Refunds & free retries, Variety & scaling.
How is the Propfirmito Score calculated?
From 14 verified factors in six pillars — trust & legitimacy, cost, trading conditions, ease of passing, payouts and accessibility — using fixed scoring anchors and a published formula, all on one 0–100 scale. Scores recalculate automatically when a firm's data changes.
Is Topstep trustworthy?
Topstep's trust & legitimacy pillar scores 78.4/100 in our model. Rated 3.7★ on Trustpilot across 15,044 reviews. We shrink this toward the industry average so a small review base can't outweigh thousands. No score is a guarantee — always apply your own judgement too.
Data source: topstep.com — Topstep’s own published terms and pricing, independently verified · Score last recalculated 2026-11-08 · Report generated live — it always reflects the current score.