Head-to-head comparison · 2026
Legends Trading vs Topstep
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Futures
Futures
Founded
2023
2012
Total cost to funded
Best$118
$198
Eval cost
$59
$49
Activation fee
$59
$149
Pricing model
Monthly sub
Monthly sub
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
EOD
Max profit split
90%
90%
First profit
90% from first payout
90/10 from day one
Payout speed
Twice monthly
Weekly
Max account
Best$250K
$150K
Consistency rule
None (Apprentice)
40% rule
News trading
Allowed
Restricted
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovate
NinjaTraderTradovateTradingViewTopstepX
Strengths & watch-outs
Legends Trading
Strengths
- Low monthly fee, one of the cheapest 50K evaluations
- No consistency rule, can pass in a single day
- EOD trailing drawdown
- Founded by the CEO of GFF Brokers, real brokerage background
Watch-outs
- $59 activation fee after passing
- Max 2 contracts (20 micros) on the 50K
- Only twice-monthly payouts
Topstep
Strengths
- NFA-registered, owns its brokerage
- EOD drawdown is forgiving
- Established since 2012
Watch-outs
- No swing trading
- 40% consistency rule
- Payout caps per cycle
🐨 PropKoala verdict
Legends Trading is cheaper to get funded at $118 total. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.