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Alpha Capital Group

6.9 A+
United Kingdom CFD
VS

The Trading Pit

2.6 B+
Liechtenstein CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Capital Group 5 wins Our Pick
5 0
The Trading Pit 0 wins
Overall Rating 6.9 vs 2.6
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 3.7
Starting Price $50 vs $99
Profit Split Both Up to 80%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 23 vs 4 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Alpha Capital Group
Trust & reputation Alpha Capital Group
Fast payouts Alpha Capital Group

Visual Comparison

Alpha Capital Group The Trading Pit

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Capital Group Metric The Trading Pit
6.9/10 PFM Score 2.6/10
4.7/5 (18,588) TrustPilot 3.7/5 (916)
A+ Safety Grade B+
Up to 80% Profit Split 50% - 80%
4-5% daily, 6-10% total (varies by program) Daily Drawdown CFD 1-Phase: 4% daily / 7% max, CFD 2-Phase: 5% daily / 10% max, Futures: EOD trailing
Bi-weekly or on-demand Payout Frequency CFD Prime: every 14 days (min $100), Futures: every 14→7 days after 2nd payout
$50 Starting Price $99
Proprietary Technology White-Label
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, Sierra Chart
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country Liechtenstein
Nov 2021 Established Oct 2022
23 options Challenge Options 4 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 The Trading Pit Savings
$50K $247 $99 Save $148
$100K $397 $189 Save $208

Alpha Capital Group vs The Trading Pit: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Capital Group and The Trading Pit are both CFD firms. Alpha Capital Group has been in business longer, established in 2021, while The Trading Pit was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, Alpha Capital Group is more affordable with challenges starting at $50, which is $49 less than The Trading Pit's starting price of $99. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options, while The Trading Pit offers 4.

Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% profit split, while The Trading Pit offers 50% - 80%. Alpha Capital Group pays out Bi-weekly or on-demand, and The Trading Pit pays out CFD Prime: every 14 days (min $100), Futures: every 14→7 days after 2nd payout.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Capital Group has a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,588 reviews, while The Trading Pit has 3.7/5 with 916 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Capital Group A+, The Trading Pit B+.

Overall, Alpha Capital Group edges ahead winning 5 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)
The Trading Pit
Pros
Multi-asset trading (CFDs + Futures + Crypto + Stocks), $14M+ rewards paid out, 180+ countries served, 7 trading platforms, scaling up to $500K
Cons
Lower profit split on Classic scaling (50-70%), demo/simulated accounts only, payout frequency not clearly stated

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Capital Group
40% OFF 40% off challenge
The Trading Pit
35% OFF Spring sale — up to 35% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Capital Group or The Trading Pit?

Alpha Capital Group scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 5 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 The Trading Pit?

Alpha Capital Group has the lower starting price at $50. Alpha Capital Group offers 23 challenge options starting from $50, while The Trading Pit offers 4 options starting from $99.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Capital Group or The Trading Pit?

Alpha Capital Group has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. Alpha Capital Group has 18,588 reviews while The Trading Pit has 916.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Capital Group or The Trading Pit?

Alpha Capital Group offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80% while The Trading Pit offers 50% - 80%.

How fast do Alpha Capital Group and The Trading Pit pay out?

Alpha Capital Group has Bi-weekly or on-demand payouts while The Trading Pit offers CFD Prime: every 14 days (min $100), Futures: every 14→7 days after 2nd payout payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.