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Alpha Futures

7.6 A
United Kingdom Futures
VS

Topstep

6.6 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Price $79 vs $49

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Futures 5 wins Decisive Win
5 - 1
Topstep 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 6.6 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 3.4 Decisive
Starting Price $49 vs $79 Decisive
Profit Split Both 90% Tie
Safety Grade A vs B+ Narrow
Trust Score 75.1/100 vs 71/100 Narrow
Challenge Variety 9 vs 3 options Clear

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Alpha Futures Topstep

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Futures Metric Topstep
7.6/10 PFM Score 6.6/10
4.9/5 (3,613) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (13,955)
A Safety Grade B+
75.1 B+ Trust Score 71 B+
90% Profit Split 90%
None (Premium/Advanced); Daily Loss Limit on Zero plan Daily Drawdown $2,000 for $50K accounts, $3,000 for $100K, $4,500 for $150K
Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) Payout Frequency On-demand
$79 Starting Price $49
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
- Platforms Topstep X
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Kingdom Country United States
Jul 2024 Established Jan 2012
9 options Challenge Options 3 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Alpha Futures Topstep Savings
$50K $79 $49 Save $30
$100K $159 $99 Save $60
$150K $239 $199 Save $40

Alpha Futures vs Topstep: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Futures and Topstep are both Futures firms. Topstep has been in business longer, established in 2012, while Alpha Futures was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, Topstep is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $30 less than Alpha Futures's starting price of $79. Alpha Futures offers 9 challenge options, while Topstep offers 3.

Alpha Futures offers 90% profit split, while Topstep offers 90%. Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero), and Topstep pays out On-demand.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Futures has a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,613 reviews, while Topstep has 3.4/5 with 13,955 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Futures A, Topstep B+.

Overall, Alpha Futures edges ahead winning 5 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
Topstep
Pros
Aeropay to make payouts instant, 90% profit split
Cons
Max Loss Limit based on account size, monthly subscription billing

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans
Topstep
$20 off No Activation Fee Trading Combine (any size). Up to 5 uses per trader.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Futures or Topstep?

Alpha Futures scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Alpha Futures or Topstep?

Topstep has the lower starting price at $49. Alpha Futures offers 9 challenge options starting from $79, while Topstep offers 3 options starting from $49.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Futures or Topstep?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. Alpha Futures has 3,613 reviews while Topstep has 13,955.

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

Alpha Futures offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Futures offers 90% while Topstep offers 90%.

How fast do Alpha Futures and Topstep pay out?

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