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Alpha Capital vs Phidias
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: Phidias
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
Phidias
Established 2023·Gibraltar
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
75–100%
Evaluation Fee
$55+
Payout Frequency
daily, uncapped
Payout Speed
90% under 30 minutes
Detailed Comparison
| Alpha Capital | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5 000 – $200 000 | $25,000 – $150,000 |
| Max Capital | $2,000,000 | $150,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 80% | 75% – 100%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $50 – $697Winner | $55 – $1123 |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly or on-demand | daily, uncapped |
| Payout Speed | 1–2 business days | 90% under 30 minutes |
| Commission | $0 commission | $5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2021 | 2023 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Gibraltar |
Challenge Rules
| Alpha Capital | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3Winner |
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
Phidias
$50,000
Fundamental OTP
$116
$100,000
Fundamental OTP
$145
Popular$150,000
Fundamental OTP
$173
$50,000
Fundamental Monthly
$580
$100,000
Fundamental Monthly
$723
$150,000
Fundamental Monthly
$863
Ratings & Trust
| Alpha Capital | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.7 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| Alpha Capital | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker | Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Stock Index Futures, Interest Rate Futures, Currency Futures, Crypto Futures, Agriculture Futures, Energy Futures, Metals Futures |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $2,000,000 | 15 accounts |
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
Phidias — Unique Features
- Real LIVE account from first payout (Express to Live)
- Daily, uncapped payouts - 90% under 30 min
- Static drawdown that never trails
- Zero minimum trading days
- Premium: profit split scales to 100%
- $15M+ paid out, 18K funded traders
- CME Group futures markets
- 6 trading platforms
- Up to 15 funded accounts
- One-Time Payment model from $55
Key Selling Points
- Real LIVE account from your first payout (Express to Live)
- Daily, uncapped payouts - 90% processed under 30 minutes
- Static drawdown that never trails (Express to Live)
- Zero minimum trading days - funded in as little as 48h
- Premium accounts: profit split scales to 100%
- $15M+ paid out, 18,000 funded traders
- CME Group futures markets
- 6 platforms: Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts
- Up to 15 funded accounts simultaneously
- One-Time Payment model from $55 - no activation fee
Our Verdict
Phidias wins in 5 of 9 categories
Phidias 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?
Phidias (100% vs 80%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Alpha Capital ($50 vs $55)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Phidias
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.
