FuturesElitevsTopstep

FuturesElite and Topstep both offer a 90% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. FuturesElite charges $152 and funds up to $1,500,000, while Topstep charges $49 and funds up to $750,000. FuturesElite uses a 1-step evaluation; Topstep uses 1 steps.

Topstep's challenge fee of $49 is lower than FuturesElite's $152, making it the more accessible starting point for traders watching upfront costs.

Both FuturesElite and Topstep offer a 90% profit split, so this metric is a draw. Look at payout frequency, scaling plan, and max allocation to find the real edge.

FuturesElite offers a maximum allocation of $1,500,000, compared to Topstep's $750,000. For traders focused on scaling, FuturesElite provides more room to grow — particularly if both firms offer a scaling plan.

Topstep uses Equity Based drawdown. Drawdown information for FuturesElite is not available.

FuturesElite pays out every 1 days; Topstep pays out every 3 days. FuturesElite offers more frequent access to your profits, which may matter if cash flow is a priority.

Topstep offers a scaling plan; FuturesElite does not. If growing your funded account size over time is part of your strategy, Topstep has a structural advantage.

Topstep leads on both rating (4.5) and review volume (137), making it the stronger signal of the two. FuturesElite holds a 3.9 rating from 26 reviews.