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Alpha Capital vs The 5ers
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: The 5ers
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
The 5ers
Established 2016·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$19+
Payout Frequency
on-demand
Payout Speed
16 hours
Detailed Comparison
| Alpha Capital | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5 000 – $200 000 | $2,500 – $250 000 |
| Max Capital | $2,000,000 | $4 000 000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 80% | 50% – 100%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $50 – $697 | $19 – $875Winner |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly or on-demand | on-demand |
| Payout Speed | 1–2 business days | 16 hours |
| Commission | $0 commission | Spreads as low as 0 |
| Established | 2021 | 2016 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| Alpha Capital | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The 5ers
$5,000
Hyper Growth
$260
$10,000
Hyper Growth
$450
Popular$20,000
Hyper Growth
$850
$100,000
High Stakes
$500
Ratings & Trust
| Alpha Capital | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews) | 4.7 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.2 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.7 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| Alpha Capital | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Black Arrow (Futures) |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Metals, Indices, Oil, Crypto, Futures |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $2,000,000 | $4 000 000 |
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
The 5ers — Unique Features
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- NEW: Futures programs on Black Arrow
- High Stakes entry from $19
- Bootcamp: funded for $72 total
- MT5 Hedge and cTrader
- ~336K funded traders
Key Selling Points
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- NEW: Futures programs on Black Arrow platform
- High Stakes entry from just $19
- Bootcamp: funded for $72 total
- MT5 Hedge and cTrader platforms
- 4.8/5 Trustpilot from 21,000+ reviews
- ~336,000 funded traders worldwide
Our Verdict
The 5ers wins in 6 of 9 categories
The 5ers 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?
The 5ers (100% vs 80%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
The 5ers ($19 vs $50)
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.
