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Alpha Capital vs FTMO
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: FTMO
Quick Overview
Alpha Capital
Established 2021·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–80%
Evaluation Fee
$50+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly or on-demand
Payout Speed
1–2 business days
FTMO
Established 2015·Czech Republic
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
80–90%
Evaluation Fee
$79+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly
Payout Speed
1 day(s)
Detailed Comparison
| Alpha Capital | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5 000 – $200 000 | $10 000 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 80% | 80% – 90%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $50 – $697Winner | $79 – $1080 |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly or on-demand | bi-weekly |
| Payout Speed | 1–2 business days | 1 day(s) |
| Commission | $0 commission | $3/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2021 | 2015 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Czech Republic |
Challenge Rules
| Alpha Capital | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 4% | 5%Winner |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8%Winner | 10% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 6% | 10%Winner |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 6% | 10%Winner |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
Alpha Capital
$5,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$40
$10,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$77
$25,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$177
$50,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$297
Popular$100,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$497
$200,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$947
FTMO
$10,000
Normal
€89
$25,000
Standard
€250
$50,000
Advanced
€345
Popular$100,000
Professional
€540
$200,000
Elite
€1080
Ratings & Trust
| Alpha Capital | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews) | 4.6 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews) | 4.4 (3 reviews)Winner |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.7 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| Alpha Capital | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
Alpha Capital — Unique Features
- $100M+ performance fees paid
- $0 commission trading on all accounts
- 5 evaluation formats (Pro 6/8/10%, One, Swing, Three)
- On-demand payouts on all programs
- Scaling up to $2,000,000
- Regulated sister broker ACG Markets
- MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker
- 1.2M+ traders in 140+ countries
Key Selling Points
- $100M+ performance fees paid to traders
- 4.7/5 Trustpilot from 18,000+ reviews
- $0 commission trading on all accounts
- 5 evaluation formats: Pro (6/8/10%), One, Swing, Three
- On-demand payouts available on all programs
- Scaling up to $2,000,000 cumulative
- Regulated sister broker ACG Markets (FSA Seychelles)
- MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker
- 1.2M+ registered traders in 140+ countries
FTMO — Unique Features
- Owner of regulated broker OANDA
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period
- 100% fee refund with first payout (2-Step)
- Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms
- Free Trial available
- $500M+ paid to traders
- Prime Programme loyalty rewards
Key Selling Points
- Owner of regulated broker OANDA (acquired December 2025)
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period on all challenges
- 100% fee refund with first payout (2-Step)
- Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms
- Free Trial with unlimited retries
- $500M+ paid to traders since 2015
- Prime Programme loyalty rewards
Our Verdict
FTMO wins in 5 of 9 categories
FTMO has an edge over Alpha Capital, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
FTMO (90% vs 80%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Alpha Capital ($50 vs $79)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Alpha Capital
Can I have accounts at both firms?
Yes, most traders hold accounts at multiple prop firms simultaneously to diversify and take advantage of each firm's unique benefits.
