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Head-to-head comparison

OneUp Trader vs The Trading Pit: Which Futures Prop Firm Wins? (2026)

A side-by-side breakdown of the rules that decide which prop firm fits your strategy — drawdown type, profit splits, payout speed, account sizes, and total cost.

The verdict

OneUp Trader has the lower starting price ($65 vs $69.3 for The Trading Pit). OneUp Trader offers a higher max profit split (100% vs 80%). The Trading Pit offers a one-time payment option, avoiding recurring monthly fees.

Rules side by side

Each value is the best (or full range) across all of the firm's products.

RuleOneUp TraderThe Trading Pit
Challenge typeEvaluationEvaluation
Drawdown typeIntraday TrailingEOD
Account sizes$25K – $250K$50K – $150K
Starting price$65$69
Profit split100%80%
Payout speed7 days
Payout frequency
Consistency ruleFunded: 80–80%Eval: 40–40%
Payment modelSubscriptionOne-time
Verified payoutsNoNo
Sage rating

About each firm

OneUp Trader

OneUp Trader runs a one-step evaluation with a 10-day minimum (5 days on Express) and a trailing drawdown that locks at the initial balance once cleared. Funded traders keep 100% of the first $10,000 then 90%, with broad platform support including NinjaTrader (free), Sierra Chart, MultiCharts, Bookmap, and Jigsaw.

Products

  • OneUp Evaluation100% split

The Trading Pit

The Trading Pit (Liechtenstein-registered) runs a multi-stage program that progresses from evaluation to an Earning Account and a longer-term partnership tier. Its futures program supports an unusually broad platform list including Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS, and Edge Clear.

Products

  • Futures PrimeOne-time · 80% split · 7 days

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to start, OneUp Trader or The Trading Pit?

OneUp Trader has the lower starting price at $65 for its smallest evaluation account, compared to $69 for the other.

Which has the better profit split, OneUp Trader or The Trading Pit?

OneUp Trader pays out a higher max profit split (100%) compared to 80% on the other side.

Are payouts verified at OneUp Trader and The Trading Pit?

OneUp Trader does not have third-party verified payout history. The Trading Pit does not have third-party verified payout history.