FTMO7.8/10 4.8 (54K)
VS
Alpha Capital Group6.1/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026

FTMO vs Alpha Capital Group

2-Step Challenge 100K vs Alpha Pro 10% 100K

7 rules compared
2FTMO better
3Ties
2Alpha Capital Group better

These firms charge in different currencies, so compare rule by rule.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are forex firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
FTMOAlpha Capital Group
Cost to get funded
€540
$497
Different currencies
Evaluation price
€540
$497
Different currencies
Activation fee
None
None
Different currencies
Profit target
10% then 5%
10% then 5%
Different formats
Maximum loss
$10,000 (10%)Static
$10,000 (10%)Static
Tie
Minimum trading days
4 per phase
3 per phase
Alpha Capital Group fewer days
Profit split
80%
Up to 80%
Tie
Restricted countries
73
21
Alpha Capital Group fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.8
6.1
FTMO rated higher
Daily loss limit
5% ($5,000)
5% ($5,000), balance-based
Tie
Consistency rule
None stated
40% best day for on-demand payouts only
FTMO is less restrictive
Payouts
Every 14 days; fee refunded with first payout
Bi-weekly, or on demand (40% best-day rule applies)
Alpha Capital Group pays out faster
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker
Tie

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose FTMO if…
7.8/10 4.8 (54K)
  • You trade on MT4.
Choose Alpha Capital Group if…
6.1/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You want the cheaper way in ($497 vs €540).
  • You trade on TradeLocker.
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