The5ers vs Topstep

Numbers read from each firm's own page (2026-10-28 and 2026-10-28). For each size we take every firm's cheapest plan and compare only what both list.

Direct answer

At $50,000, the fees are not directly comparable or equal (The5ers: $249, Topstep: $49/month). See the metric table for targets and loss limits.

Side by side by account size

$50,000 account

The5ers vs Topstep at $50,000
Metric	The5ers (High Stakes 2-Step ("NEW" tab, shown by default))	Topstep (Trading Combine: Standard path (monthly subscription))
Fee	$249	$49/month
Profit target	10% / 5%	$3,000
Max loss	8%	$2,000
Daily loss limit	4%	not listed
Profit split	80%-100%	not listed

$100,000 account

The5ers vs Topstep at $100,000
Metric	The5ers (High Stakes 2-Step ("NEW" tab, shown by default))	Topstep (Trading Combine: No Activation Fee path (monthly subscription))
Fee	$405	$149/month
Profit target	10% / 5%	$6,000
Max loss	8%	$3,000
Daily loss limit	4%	not listed
Profit split	80%-100%	not listed

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, The5ers or Topstep?

At $50,000, the fees are not directly comparable or equal (The5ers: $249, Topstep: $49/month). See the metric table for targets and loss limits.

The5ers vs Topstep: which has the easier profit target?

At $50,000, The5ers's cheapest plan shows a profit target of 10% / 5% and Topstep's shows $3,000. A lower target is easier, but compare the loss limits too.

Is The5ers or Topstep more trusted?

ScaleEdge does not rank trust. Public Trustpilot ratings: The5ers 4.7 (40,434 reviews), Topstep 3.7 (14,989 reviews). Ratings say nothing about rules or payouts on their own.

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