Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Alpha Capital Group vs E8 Markets
Alpha Capital Group vs E8 Markets: the differences
| Compare |  Alpha Capital Group |  E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $27Lower | $36 to $1,499 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%Higher | 80% |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10%Higher | 6% |
| Account sizes | $5,000 to $200,000 simulated | $5K to $500K |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly or on-demand | Payout on demand, any day; first payout in as little as 3 days |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 5% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Evaluation steps (1 step).
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Key differences
- E8 Markets scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Challenge price is lower at Alpha Capital Group: $27 vs $36 to $1,499.
- Profit split is higher at Alpha Capital Group: 80% to 90% vs 80%.
- 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.
E8 Markets
E8 Markets suits traders who want a short route to funded status: the evaluation runs 1 step, payouts come on demand, and the drawdown cap of 6% keeps the risk rule simple. Entry costs run $36 to $1,499, with the low end suiting a first test and the top end suiting larger accounts.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alpha Capital Group | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherEntry charge of $27 is at the low end of tracked challenge prices, with a funded split of 80% to 90%. | 9.5Entry fee $36 to $1,499 starts below the prop-firm median of €51.74. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.0Higher80% trails the prop-firm median of 90%, so the retained share is modest. |
| Trust | 8.8 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Alpha Capital Group | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 11 of 37 | 10 of 37 |
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
E8 Markets
$6,501 to $7,964
80% of 10,000 - 1 × $36 to $1,499
Alpha Capital Group comes out $1,009 ahead.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Also worth a look
Funding Pips has maximum drawdown at 12%, against 4% to 10% for Alpha Capital Group and 6% for E8 Markets.
Funding Pips reviewWhere these facts come from
Alpha Capital Group
- alphacapitalgroup.uk: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
E8 Markets
- e8markets.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Alpha Capital Group Limited | E8 Funding LLC |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| 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 | E8 Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $27lowest quarter | $36 to $1,499below the median | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%at the median | 80%lowest quarter | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10%at the median | 6%below the median | 10 |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 5%at the median | Not confirmed | 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.
E8 Markets
Pros
- Payouts come on demand on any day, so funded profit is not locked behind a monthly payout date.
- Account sizes run $5K to $500K, covering a modest test and a much larger funded allocation on the same model.
- The 6% drawdown cap is at the tight end of the field, which suits traders who size positions carefully.
Cons
- The 80% split trails the prop-firm median of 90%, so funded gains build more slowly.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line.
- The same 6% cap leaves little room for a losing run, so a weak stretch can end the account early.
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.
E8 Markets
Who it suits
- Traders who want funded status quickly and treat on-demand payouts as the main draw.
- Traders who prefer a strict risk rule, since 6% sits at the tight end of this group.
- Anyone testing a prop firm on a small account, given the $5K to $500K range of sizes.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders chasing the highest share of profits, since Apex Trader Funding lists 100%.
- Traders on the smallest budget, since Alpha Capital Group charges $27 and Funding Pips fees run $29 to $555.
- Traders who need phone support, since help runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Current offers
E8 Markets
Current offer
Discount code
E8: 25% off E8 One (Forex), E8 Pro (Forex), E8 Signature (Forex)
First purchase; one discount code per order
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 50% off E8 Pro (Perpetual) and E8 One (Perpetual)
First purchase
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 30% off E8 Pro (Perpetual) and E8 One (Perpetual)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 10% off E8 Pro (Forex), E8 Signature (Forex), E8 One (Forex)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
REB8: 35% off E8 Zero MAX (Futures) and E8 Zero Starter (Futures)
All purchases
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.
E8 Markets
How much does an E8 Markets challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $36 to $1,499 depending on the account you pick, so the top of that range sits well above the entry point for a modest test. The median challenge price across the prop firms ranked here is €51.74, which puts the low end below the field and the high end above it.
What profit split do funded traders keep?+
Funded traders keep 80% of the profits they make on the account. That is a workable share, but it is not the strongest in this group: the median profit split across the prop firms ranked is 90%, and Apex Trader Funding lists 100%.
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