Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Alpha Capital Group vs Ftmo
Alpha Capital Group vs Ftmo: the differences
| Compare |  Alpha Capital Group |  Ftmo |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10% | 10% |
| Evaluation steps | 1 step | 2 step |
| Account sizes | $5,000 to $200,000 simulated | $10,000 / $25,000 / $50,000 / $100,000 / $200,000 |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly or on-demand | Reward claim from the 14th day after first trade; paid within 1-2 business days after invoice approval |
| Challenge price | $27 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Profit split (80% to 90%), Daily loss limit (3% to 5%).
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Key differences
- Ftmo scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.2.
- Founded is lower at Ftmo: 2015 vs 2021.
- Support channels: only Ftmo offers Phone.
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.
Ftmo
FTMO pairs a 2 step evaluation with a fixed maximum drawdown of 10% and a profit split of 80% to 90%, below the 100% offered by Funding Pips. It suits disciplined traders who want clear published rules, a choice of account sizes and broad support coverage.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alpha Capital Group | Ftmo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0Entry charge of $27 is at the low end of tracked challenge prices, with a funded split of 80% to 90%. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.4HigherFixed terms on offer: 10% maximum drawdown, 3% to 5% daily loss limit, 2 step evaluation, 80% to 90% profit split. |
| Trust | 8.8 | 9.7Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Alpha Capital Group | Ftmo |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 11 of 37 | 5 of 37 |
Sources behind this comparison
Alpha Capital Group
- alphacapitalgroup.uk: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Ftmo
- ftmo.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | Ftmo |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Alpha Capital Group Limited | FTMO s.r.o. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Czechia |
| Founded | 2021 | 2015Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | Ftmo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $27lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%at the median | 80% to 90%at the median | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10%at the median | 10%at the median | 10 |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 5%at the median | 3% to 5%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.
Ftmo
Pros
- Trading limits are published in plain form: a 10% maximum drawdown and a 3% to 5% daily loss limit, both easy to check against your own risk plan.
- The drawdown limit stays at 10% across the evaluation, while Alpha Capital Group works with limits of 4% to 10%.
- Account sizes of $10,000 / $25,000 / $50,000 / $100,000 / $200,000 let a trader scale the account to the capital they actually have.
Cons
- The profit split of 80% to 90% leaves a share of each payout with the firm, where Funding Pips and Apex Trader Funding list 100% and 100%.
- The daily loss limit of 3% to 5% and the 10% maximum drawdown are both hard, so a weak session can end an evaluation on a larger size than planned.
- A reward claim only opens after a waiting period counted from the first trade, and payment waits on invoice approval, so the first payout takes patience.
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.
Ftmo
Who it suits
- Traders who want the loss limits on the table before they pay: 3% to 5% a day and 10% overall.
- Traders who want to reach support by email, chat and phone, including phone and chat.
- Anyone whose capital fits one of the listed sizes, $10,000 / $25,000 / $50,000 / $100,000 / $200,000, and who can sit out the claim window after the first trade.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want to keep every point of profit: Funding Pips and Apex Trader Funding publish 100% and 100% splits, against 80% to 90% here.
- Traders who want a tighter loss cap: Alpha Capital Group works with a maximum drawdown of 4% to 10%, which suits people who want a lower ceiling than 10%.
Current offers
Ftmo
Current offer
Discount code
20% Off Special deal on $100K 1-Step Challenge: 20% off
Offer banner on the official site linking to the 1-Step purchase flow; one-time percentage discount on the $100,000 1-Step Challenge.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
FTMO Free Trial: Free
Free, simplified version of the FTMO Challenge for practice purposes, signup at trader.ftmo.com/free-trial, no limit on repeats.
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.
Ftmo
What does an FTMO challenge cost?+
FTMO lists the account sizes you can enter, $10,000 / $25,000 / $50,000 / $100,000 / $200,000, and the evaluation runs as a 2 step process, so the entry cost follows the size and the stage you buy. For a sense of the market, the median challenge price across the sites compared here is €56.56, and the median for prop firms is €51.74.
How many stages does the evaluation have?+
FTMO runs a 2 step evaluation, so passing takes more than a single stage and a strong result in a single stage does not carry the account through. That structure appears on 40.9% of the sites compared here, against 36.4% for the single-stage model. Each stage is judged against the same 10% maximum drawdown and 3% to 5% daily loss limit.
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