An objective, side-by-side look at both platforms. We publish our rules upfront so you can decide what works best for your trading style.
| Feature | Mizora | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | 4 (Futures, Crypto, Forex, Predictions) | 1 (Futures only) |
| Max Capital | $4,000,000 (Scale) | $150,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% / Up to 100% (Scale) | 90% |
| Profit Target (1-Step) | 10% | $3,000-$9,000 (varies by size) |
| Daily Loss Limit | 3% | $1,000-$4,500 (varies) |
| Max Drawdown | 6% static | Trailing EOD (stops at initial balance) |
| Time Limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Min Trading Days | 5 | Consistency rule (no day >50% of profits) |
| Drawdown Type | Static (from starting balance) | Trailing end-of-day |
| Payout Speed | 1.8 days average | 1-3 business days |
| Payout Methods | Bank, USDT, Wise | ACH, Wire |
| Free Trial | Yes ($50K demo) | Periodic free trials offered |
| Tournament | Yes (free entry, 100 prizes) | No |
| News Trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| EAs / Bots | Allowed | Allowed |
| Platform | Proprietary (built in-house) | TopstepX (proprietary) |
| Scaling Plan | Auto 2x to $4M (Scale) | No automatic scaling |
| Starting Price | From $25 | From $49/month (subscription) |
Key differences that matter for your trading.
4 markets vs 1 — Topstep is futures-only, Mizora offers crypto, forex, and predictions too
One-time fee vs monthly subscription — no recurring charges
Static drawdown that never tightens vs trailing EOD drawdown
Free tournament with 100 evaluation prizes — Topstep has no equivalent
Scale plan to $4M vs $150K max at Topstep
Built-in social trading and economic calendar
Mizora Partners offers evaluations across four markets — futures, crypto, forex/CFD, and prediction markets — on a single proprietary platform. This makes it one of the few prop firms where traders can diversify across multiple asset classes under one account.
All evaluations are one-time fees (no subscriptions). The Standard evaluation requires 10% profit with 6% static drawdown. The Scale plan automatically doubles your account at each target, reaching up to $4M with profit splits up to 100%.
Mizora runs The Mizora Cup — a free-entry trading tournament where the top 100 participants win free evaluation accounts. This provides a zero-cost path to funding that no other major prop firm offers at this scale.
Topstep has been operating since 2012, making it one of the longest-running prop firms in the industry. They focus exclusively on CME Group futures products (ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC, and others) and have transitioned to their proprietary TopstepX platform.
The evaluation uses a monthly subscription model: $49/month for $50K, $99/month for $100K, or $149/month for $150K. Profit targets are fixed dollar amounts ($3K, $6K, or $9K respectively) rather than percentages. The drawdown is trailing end-of-day, meaning it updates to your closing balance each day but stops trailing once it reaches the initial starting balance.
As of January 2026, all payouts use a 90/10 split where traders keep 90%. Topstep introduced a consistency rule requiring that no single trading day accounts for more than 50% of total profits. This prevents passing on a single lucky trade.
Topstep periodically offers free trial periods (typically 14 days) to test their platform and rules. Their community is one of the strongest in prop trading with active forums and educational content.
Topstep is a respected platform in the prop trading space. This comparison is based on publicly available information as of April 2026 and is intended to help traders make informed decisions.
Every trader has different needs. We encourage you to try both platforms and decide which rules, markets, and features best fit your trading style. Our free trial and tournament let you experience Mizora at no cost.