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Alpha Capital Group

8.6 A+
United Kingdom CFD
VS

Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Split 80% vs 100% Price $50 vs $118

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Capital Group 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Apex Trader Funding 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.6 vs 7.6
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 4.4
Starting Price $50 vs $118
Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% vs Up to 80%
Safety Grade Both A+
Challenge Variety 23 vs 8 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 4 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Alpha Capital Group
Maximum profit potential Apex Trader Funding
Trust & reputation Alpha Capital Group
Fast payouts Alpha Capital Group

Visual Comparison

Alpha Capital Group Apex Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Capital Group Metric Apex Trader Funding
8.6/10 PFM Score 7.6/10
4.7/5 (18,792) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (18,690)
A+ Safety Grade A+
Up to 80% Profit Split 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
4-5% daily, 6-10% total (varies by program) Daily Drawdown None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account)
Bi-weekly or on-demand Payout Frequency 2 Per month
$50 Starting Price $118
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country United States
Nov 2021 Established Jan 2021
23 options Challenge Options 8 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Alpha Capital Group Apex Trader Funding Savings
$25K $157 $118 Save $39
$50K $247 $132 Save $115
$100K $397 $198 Save $199

Alpha Capital Group vs Apex Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Capital Group and Apex Trader Funding are both CFD firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Alpha Capital Group was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Alpha Capital Group is more affordable with challenges starting at $50, which is $68 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $118. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options, while Apex Trader Funding offers 8.

Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% profit split, while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%. Alpha Capital Group pays out Bi-weekly or on-demand, and Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Capital Group has a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,792 reviews, while Apex Trader Funding has 4.4/5 with 18,690 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Capital Group A+, Apex Trader Funding A+.

Overall, Alpha Capital Group 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 Capital Group
Pros
80% Profit Split, Good spread
Cons
Slow payouts (2-4 days)
Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Capital Group
40% OFF 40% off challenge
Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Capital Group or Apex Trader Funding?

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

Which is cheaper, Alpha Capital Group or Apex Trader Funding?

Alpha Capital Group has the lower starting price at $50. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options starting from $50, while Apex Trader Funding offers 8 options starting from $118.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Capital Group or Apex Trader Funding?

Alpha Capital Group has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. Alpha Capital Group has 18,792 reviews while Apex Trader Funding has 18,690.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Capital Group or Apex Trader Funding?

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% while Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%.

How fast do Alpha Capital Group and Apex Trader Funding pay out?

Alpha Capital Group has Bi-weekly or on-demand payouts while Apex Trader Funding offers 2 Per month payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.