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Alpha Capital Group

6.9 A+
United Kingdom CFD
VS

The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Capital Group 5 wins Our Pick
5 2
The Upside Funding 2 wins
Overall Rating 6.9 vs 2.4
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.7
Starting Price $50 vs $999,999
Profit Split Up to 90% vs Up to 80%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 23 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Alpha Capital Group The Upside Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Capital Group Metric The Upside Funding
6.9/10 PFM Score 2.4/10
4.7/5 (18,588) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42)
A+ Safety Grade A
Up to 80% Profit Split Up to 90%
4-5% daily, 6-10% total (varies by program) Daily Drawdown 1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static
Bi-weekly or on-demand Payout Frequency Fast payouts (on-demand)
$50 Starting Price $
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country Hong Kong
Nov 2021 Established Jan 2020
23 options Challenge Options 10 options

Alpha Capital Group vs The Upside Funding: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Capital Group and The Upside Funding are both CFD firms. The Upside Funding has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Alpha Capital Group was founded in 2021.

Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% profit split, while The Upside Funding offers Up to 90%. Alpha Capital Group pays out Bi-weekly or on-demand, and The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand).

For trust and reputation, Alpha Capital Group has a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,588 reviews, while The Upside Funding has 4.8/5 with 42 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Capital Group A+, The Upside Funding A.

Overall, Alpha Capital Group edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 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)
The Upside Funding
Pros
Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Cons
Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Capital Group
40% OFF 40% off challenge
The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Capital Group or The Upside Funding?

Alpha Capital Group scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Capital Group or The Upside Funding?

The Upside Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Alpha Capital Group has 18,588 reviews while The Upside Funding has 42.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Capital Group or The Upside Funding?

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

How fast do Alpha Capital Group and The Upside Funding pay out?

Alpha Capital Group has Bi-weekly or on-demand payouts while The Upside Funding offers Fast payouts (on-demand) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.