Alpha Futures vs Topstep: rules, prices & payouts compared
First listed challenge per firm shown; see firm pages for every plan. Checked 2026-10-18.
Pick Alpha Futures if you want fewer consistency constraints.
Pick Topstep if you want its specific program mix.
Score
Alpha Futures #9 · score 82/100
Topstep #14 · score 71/100
Account sizes
Alpha Futures $25K, $50K, $100K
Topstep $50K, $100K, $150K
Price
Alpha Futures $89 / $139 / $279 per month
Topstep $49 / $99 / $199 per month + $149 activation (Standard) or $95 / $149 / $229 per month (No Activation Fee)
Profit target
Alpha Futures $1,500 / $3,000 / $6,000
Topstep $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000
Daily loss limit
Alpha Futures $500 / $1,000 / $2,000 (guard)
Topstep Optional
Max drawdown
Alpha Futures $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000
Topstep $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500
Drawdown type
Alpha Futures EOD
Topstep EOD trailing, locks at starting balance
Min trading days
Alpha Futures 1
Topstep 2
Consistency rule
Alpha Futures None
Topstep Best day ≤ 55% of profit target
Profit split
Alpha Futures 90%
Topstep 90/10 (Express Funded)
Payout frequency
Alpha Futures Up to 4 times per month
Topstep After 5 winning days of $150+ (Standard) or 3 days at 40% consistency
Payout minimum
Alpha Futures $200
Topstep $125
FAQ
Is Alpha Futures or Topstep better?
On our formula: Alpha Futures #9 · score 82/100; Topstep #14 · score 71/100. The right pick depends on your style: drawdown type and consistency rules matter more than headline split.
Which has faster payouts, Alpha Futures or Topstep?
Alpha Futures: Up to 4 times per month. Topstep: After 5 winning days of $150+ (Standard) or 3 days at 40% consistency.
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