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Alpha Futures

7.6 A
United Kingdom Futures
VS

BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Payouts Weekly vs Daily Price $79 vs $59

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Futures 2 wins
2 4
BluSky 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.6
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.8
Starting Price $59 vs $79
Profit Split Both 90%
Safety Grade A vs B+
Challenge Variety 17 vs 9 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 0 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders BluSky
Trust & reputation Alpha Futures
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

Alpha Futures BluSky

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Futures Metric BluSky
7.6/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.9/5 (3,613) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (832)
A Safety Grade B+
90% Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader
None (Premium/Advanced); Daily Loss Limit on Zero plan Daily Drawdown Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans
Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) Payout Frequency Daily
$79 Starting Price $59
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Kingdom Country United States
Jul 2024 Established
9 options Challenge Options 17 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Alpha Futures BluSky Savings
$25K $79 $105 Save $26
$50K $79 $59 Save $20
$100K $159 $69 Save $90
$150K $239 $119 Save $120

Alpha Futures vs BluSky: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Futures and BluSky are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $20 less than Alpha Futures's starting price of $79. Alpha Futures offers 9 challenge options, while BluSky offers 17.

Alpha Futures offers 90% profit split, while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader. Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero), and BluSky pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Futures has a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,613 reviews, while BluSky has 4.8/5 with 832 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Futures A, BluSky B+.

Overall, BluSky edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Alpha Futures
Pros
AlphaTicks platform with TradingView charts, 4.9 TrustPilot (3,465 reviews), spinoff of Alpha Capital Group, 90% profit split on all plans, weekly payouts on Advanced/Zero, up to 5 qualified accounts on Zero
Cons
$15K max per payout, consistency rule applies, news restricted on funded accounts
BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans
BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

BluSky scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. Alpha Futures offers 9 challenge options starting from $79, while BluSky offers 17 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. Alpha Futures has 3,613 reviews while BluSky has 832.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

Alpha Futures offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Futures offers 90% while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader.

How fast do Alpha Futures and BluSky pay out?

Alpha Futures has Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) payouts while BluSky offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.