COMPARISON 2026
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BrightFunded vs Alpha Capital
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: BrightFunded
Quick Overview
BrightFunded
Established 2023·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–100%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly (weekly add-on)
Payout Speed
Within 24h (avg ~17h)
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
Detailed Comparison
| BrightFunded | Alpha Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5 000 – $200 000 | $5 000 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $400 000 | $2,000,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 100%Winner | 80% – 80% |
| Evaluation Fee | $120 – $950 | $50 – $697Winner |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly (weekly add-on) | bi-weekly or on-demand |
| Payout Speed | Within 24h (avg ~17h) | 1–2 business days |
| Commission | $3.5/lot (Forex) | $0 commission |
| Established | 2023 | 2021 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| BrightFunded | Alpha Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5%Winner | 4% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8% | 8% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 6% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 6% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
BrightFunded
$10,000
2-Step Challenge
€89
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
€189
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
€289
$100,000
2-Step Challenge
€495
Popular$200,000
2-Step Challenge
€950
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
Ratings & Trust
| BrightFunded | Alpha Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0Winner | 4.4 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews) | 4.4 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| BrightFunded | Alpha Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | cTrader, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $400 000 | $2,000,000 |
BrightFunded — Unique Features
- Payouts guaranteed within 24 hours
- Up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn: tokens on every trade
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation
- 1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic
- Funded up to $400,000
- No minimum withdrawal
- Spreads from 0.0 pips, 150+ instruments
- $7M+ paid to traders
Key Selling Points
- Payouts guaranteed within 24 hours (avg ~17h)
- Up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn: earn tokens on every trade, win or lose
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation phases
- New lineup: 1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic
- Funded up to $400,000
- No minimum withdrawal amount
- 4.5/5 on Trustpilot
- Spreads from 0.0 pips, 150+ instruments
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
Our Verdict
BrightFunded wins in 5 of 9 categories
BrightFunded 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?
BrightFunded (100% vs 80%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Alpha Capital ($50 vs $120)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
BrightFunded
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.
