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Alpha Capital Group

6.9 A+
United Kingdom CFD
VS

BluSky

3.2 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B+ Payouts Bi-Weekly vs Daily Split 80% vs 90% Price $50 vs $59

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Capital Group 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
BluSky 2 wins
Overall Rating 6.9 vs 3.2
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.7
Starting Price $50 vs $59
Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader vs Up to 80%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 23 vs 17 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Alpha Capital Group
Maximum profit potential BluSky
Trust & reputation BluSky
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

Alpha Capital Group BluSky

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Capital Group Metric BluSky
6.9/10 PFM Score 3.2/10
4.7/5 (18,792) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (826)
A+ Safety Grade B+
Up to 80% Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader
4-5% daily, 6-10% total (varies by program) Daily Drawdown Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans
Bi-weekly or on-demand Payout Frequency Daily
$50 Starting Price $59
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Kingdom Country United States
Nov 2021 Established
23 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 Capital Group BluSky Savings
$25K $157 $105 Save $52
$50K $247 $59 Save $188
$100K $397 $69 Save $328
$200K $697 $79 Save $618

Alpha Capital Group vs BluSky: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Capital Group and BluSky are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, Alpha Capital Group is more affordable with challenges starting at $50, which is $9 less than BluSky's starting price of $59. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options, while BluSky offers 17.

Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% profit split, while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader. Alpha Capital Group pays out Bi-weekly or on-demand, and BluSky pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Capital Group has a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,792 reviews, while BluSky has 4.8/5 with 826 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Capital Group A+, BluSky B+.

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)
BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Capital Group
40% OFF 40% off challenge
BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Capital Group or BluSky?

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

Which is cheaper, Alpha Capital Group or BluSky?

Alpha Capital Group has the lower starting price at $50. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options starting from $50, while BluSky offers 17 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Capital Group or BluSky?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Alpha Capital Group has 18,792 reviews while BluSky has 826.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Capital Group or BluSky?

BluSky offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader.

How fast do Alpha Capital Group and BluSky pay out?

Alpha Capital Group has Bi-weekly or on-demand payouts while BluSky offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.