Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Alpha Capital Group vs Blue Guardian
Where Alpha Capital Group and Blue Guardian differ
| Compare |  Alpha Capital Group |  Blue Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $27Lower | $54 to $2,200 |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10%Higher | 6% |
| Evaluation steps | 1 step | Instant |
| Account sizes | $5,000 to $200,000 simulated | 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 5% | 3% to 4% |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly or on-demand | Instant on-demand; every 14 days standard, optional 7-day add-on |
Same on both: Profit split (80% to 90%).
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Key differences
- Alpha Capital Group scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Challenge price is lower at Alpha Capital Group: $27 vs $54 to $2,200.
- Maximum drawdown is higher at Alpha Capital Group: 4% to 10% vs 6%.
Our verdict on each
Alpha Capital Group
Alpha Capital Group suits traders who want funded status without long evaluation phases, and traders who can work inside a daily loss cap. With a challenge price of $27 and a 1 step format, the drawdown rule deserves a close read.
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian suits traders who want to skip the staged rounds: the instant evaluation gets you trading sooner, and payouts can be instant on demand. The trade-off is entry cost, since challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alpha Capital Group | Blue Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherEntry charge of $27 is at the low end of tracked challenge prices, with a funded split of 80% to 90%. | 9.2Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median, and the split is 80% to 90% against a 100% top. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.0HigherThe instant evaluation, instant on-demand payouts, and a 6% maximum drawdown with a 3% to 4% daily cap. |
| Trust | 8.8 | Not confirmed |
From lowest to highest
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | Blue Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Profit split | 80% to 90% | 80% to 90% |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 5% | 3% to 4% |
What it costs in practice
Pass one challenge, then make 10,000 profit
Alpha Capital Group
$7,973 to $8,973
80% to 90% of 10,000 - 1 × $27
Blue Guardian
$5,800 to $8,946
80% to 90% of 10,000 - 1 × $54 to $2,200
Alpha Capital Group comes out $27 ahead.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Alpha Capital Group | Blue Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 11 of 37 | 13 of 37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | Blue Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Alpha Capital Group Limited | Blue Guardian Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Saint Lucia |
| Founded | 2021 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | Blue Guardian | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $27lowest quarter | $54 to $2,200below the median | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%at the median | 80% to 90%at the median | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10%at the median | 6%below the median | 10 |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 5%at the median | 3% to 4%at the median | 3 |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Alpha Capital Group
Pros
- The funded split of 80% to 90% keeps the larger share of the account's profit with the trader, and payouts are Bi-weekly or on-demand so the money is not stuck on a long wait.
- A 1 step evaluation means a single paid phase sits between you and the funded account, so an unsuccessful attempt stays cheap.
- Account sizes run $5,000 to $200,000 simulated, so a trader can pick the scale of account that matches their own risk appetite.
Cons
- The split of 80% to 90% leaves part of the profit with the firm, where Apex Trader Funding shares 100%.
- The daily loss limit of 3% to 5% can end a session before the total drawdown allowance of 4% to 10% has been used, so sizing to the overall figure alone is a mistake.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among them, which leaves fewer routes when a payout needs chasing.
Blue Guardian
Pros
- The instant evaluation replaces the usual staged rounds, cutting the wait before you trade with funded capital.
- Payouts can be instant on demand, with a standard cycle and an optional faster add-on when you want cash sooner.
- Account sizes from 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K let you test the rules small and scale up once your results hold up.
Cons
- Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median for entry.
- Your cut is 80% to 90% here, while Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, and phone help appears on just 24.1% of the prop firms on the site.
Who each suits
Alpha Capital Group
Who it suits
- Traders who want to reach a funded account quickly and can hold a daily loss cap.
- Traders comparing against Funding Pips, whose challenge prices run $29 to $555, and want the cheaper entry.
- Traders who split profits high and are happy to be paid Bi-weekly or on-demand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apex Trader Funding, for anyone who wants to keep the whole profit rather than a 80% to 90% share.
- Funding Pips, for traders who want a wider spread of challenge prices at $29 to $555 rather than the single $27 charged here.
Blue Guardian
Who it suits
- Traders who want to clear a challenge without staged rounds, since the evaluation is instant.
- Forex traders who like hard limits, with a 6% maximum drawdown and a 3% to 4% daily loss limit.
- Traders who want money out quickly, since payouts can be instant on demand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want the biggest share of profits: Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Buyers on a small budget: Alpha Capital Group charges $27.
- Traders buying a large account on a lower budget: Funding Pips charges $29 to $555.
Current offers
Blue Guardian
Current offer
Discount code
25% off all accounts (CFDs and Futures): 25% off with code BG25
Applies to all CFD and Futures accounts; bundle discounts of 30-40% extra on 2-4 accounts
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Alpha Capital Group
How much does the Alpha Capital Group challenge cost?+
The challenge price is $27. The median challenge price across tracked prop firms is €56.56, so this sits in the lower part of the market. For comparison, challenge prices at Funding Pips run $29 to $555, which reaches much further at the higher end of that range.
What profit split do traders keep with Alpha Capital Group?+
The profit split is 80% to 90%, which keeps the larger share of the account's profit with the trader and the rest with the firm. The median split across tracked firms is 90%. Apex Trader Funding shares 100%, so weigh that if the share matters more to you than the entry cost.
Blue Guardian
How much does a Blue Guardian challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $54 to $2,200, with the smaller accounts at the low end and the largest at the top. The median price across the brands on the site is €56.56, so a Blue Guardian challenge sits above the middle of the market rather than at the budget end.
What profit split do I get once I pass?+
The profit split is 80% to 90%, the share of your trading profit that reaches you after the firm takes its cut. For comparison, the median split across the brands on the site is 90%, and the top figure listed is 100%.
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