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Alpha Capital Group

8.6 A+
United Kingdom CFD
VS

DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B+ Payouts Bi-Weekly vs Daily Split 80% vs 100% Price $50 vs $30

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Capital Group 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
DayTraders 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.6 vs 7.9
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 4.6
Starting Price $30 vs $50
Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) vs Up to 80%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 23 vs 18 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Alpha Capital Group DayTraders

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Capital Group Metric DayTraders
8.6/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.7/5 (18,792) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (434)
A+ Safety Grade B+
Up to 80% Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live)
4-5% daily, 6-10% total (varies by program) Daily Drawdown Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L)
Bi-weekly or on-demand Payout Frequency Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F)
$50 Starting Price $30
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country United States
Nov 2021 Established Jan 2023
23 options Challenge Options 18 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 DayTraders Savings
$25K $157 $30 Save $127
$50K $247 $40 Save $207
$100K $397 $65 Save $332

Alpha Capital Group vs DayTraders: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Capital Group and DayTraders are both CFD firms. Alpha Capital Group has been in business longer, established in 2021, while DayTraders was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $20 less than Alpha Capital Group's starting price of $50. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options, while DayTraders offers 18.

Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% profit split, while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live). Alpha Capital Group pays out Bi-weekly or on-demand, and DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F).

For trust and reputation, Alpha Capital Group has a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,792 reviews, while DayTraders has 4.6/5 with 434 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Capital Group A+, DayTraders 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)
DayTraders
Pros
Keep up to 100% of profits on Eval/Pro accounts (no profit split), automated payout approval, ONYX browser-based platform with TradingView charts + Rithmic data, 2-day pass evaluations on Trail/EOD/Static, 15 funded Pro accounts allowed, FREE real-time data fees, Straight-to-Funded (S2F) and Straight-to-Live (S2L) tracks, 100+ countries supported, no scaling rules.
Cons
Futures-only (CME/COMEX/NYMEX/CBOT) — no forex/CFD/stocks/crypto, all trading is simulated for Eval/Pro accounts (only S2L offers real live execution), $130 one-time Pro Activation Fee after passing, 8-day payout cycle on Pro is slower than daily-payout competitors, 50% consistency rule on evaluation phase (30% on Pro), only Rithmic data feed supported, S2L profit split is 80/20 (not 100%).

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Capital Group
40% OFF 40% off challenge
DayTraders

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Capital Group or DayTraders?

Alpha Capital Group scores higher overall, winning 4 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 Capital Group or DayTraders?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options starting from $50, while DayTraders offers 18 options starting from $30.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Capital Group or DayTraders?

Alpha Capital Group has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. Alpha Capital Group has 18,792 reviews while DayTraders has 434.

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

DayTraders offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live).

How fast do Alpha Capital Group and DayTraders pay out?

Alpha Capital Group has Bi-weekly or on-demand payouts while DayTraders offers Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.