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Alpha Capital Group

6.9 A+
United Kingdom CFD
VS

FTMO

2.5 C
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs C Split 80% vs 90% Price $50 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Capital Group 4 wins Our Pick
4 1
FTMO 1 wins
Overall Rating 6.9 vs 2.5
Starting Price $50 vs $79
Profit Split Up to 90% vs Up to 80%
Safety Grade A+ vs C
Challenge Variety 23 vs 10 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Alpha Capital Group FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Capital Group Metric FTMO
6.9/10 PFM Score 2.5/10
4.7/5 (18,792) TrustPilot
A+ Safety Grade C
Up to 80% Profit Split Up to 90%
4-5% daily, 6-10% total (varies by program) Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
Bi-weekly or on-demand Payout Frequency
$50 Starting Price $79
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country Czech Republic
Nov 2021 Established Jan 2015
23 options Challenge Options 10 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 FTMO Savings
$10K $67 $79 Save $12
$25K $157 $199 Save $42
$50K $247 $319 Save $72
$100K $397 $499 Save $102
$200K $697 $999 Save $302

Alpha Capital Group vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Capital Group and FTMO are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, 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 $29 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. Alpha Capital Group pays out Bi-weekly or on-demand.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Capital Group has a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,792 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Capital Group A+, FTMO C.

Overall, Alpha Capital Group edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 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)
FTMO
Pros
Up to 90% of your simulated profits as a reward, accounts up to $200,000 FTMO Account, established 2015 with 3.5M+ customers worldwide, MT4 MT5 cTrader supported, 100% refund of initial fee on first reward (2-Step), Prague-based with $500M+ paid in rewards
Cons
All accounts we provide to our clients are demo accounts with fictitious funds and any trading is in a simulated environment only; prices charged in EUR; 2-Step Verification phase required before reaching FTMO Account

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Capital Group
40% OFF 40% off challenge
FTMO

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Capital Group or FTMO?

Alpha Capital Group scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 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 FTMO?

Alpha Capital Group has the lower starting price at $50. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options starting from $50, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

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

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