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Alpha Futures

7.6 A
United Kingdom Futures
VS

BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Payouts Weekly vs Daily Price $79 vs $59

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Futures 3 wins
3 - 4
BluSky 4 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.6 Clear
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.8 Narrow
Starting Price $59 vs $79 Decisive
Profit Split Both 90% Tie
Safety Grade A vs B+ Narrow
Trust Score 75.1/100 vs 57.6/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 17 vs 9 options Clear
Platform Choice 4 vs 0 platforms Clear

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders BluSky
Trust & reputation Alpha Futures
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

Alpha Futures BluSky

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Futures Metric BluSky
7.6/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.9/5 (3,613) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (832)
A Safety Grade B+
75.1 B+ Trust Score 57.6 C
90% Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader
None (Premium/Advanced); Daily Loss Limit on Zero plan Daily Drawdown Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans
Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) Payout Frequency Daily
$79 Starting Price $59
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
- Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Kingdom Country United States
Jul 2024 Established -
9 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 Futures BluSky Savings
$25K $79 $105 Save $26
$50K $79 $59 Save $20
$100K $159 $69 Save $90
$150K $239 $119 Save $120

Alpha Futures vs BluSky: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Futures and BluSky are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $20 less than Alpha Futures's starting price of $79. Alpha Futures offers 9 challenge options, while BluSky offers 17.

Alpha Futures offers 90% profit split, while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader. Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero), and BluSky pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Futures has a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,613 reviews, while BluSky has 4.8/5 with 832 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Futures A, BluSky B+.

This is a close matchup with Alpha Futures winning 3 and BluSky winning 4 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Alpha Futures
Pros
AlphaTicks platform with TradingView charts, 4.9 TrustPilot (3,465 reviews), spinoff of Alpha Capital Group, 90% profit split on all plans, weekly payouts on Advanced/Zero, up to 5 qualified accounts on Zero
Cons
$15K max per payout, consistency rule applies, news restricted on funded accounts
BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans
BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

Both firms are competitive. Alpha Futures wins in 3 categories while BluSky wins in 4. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. Alpha Futures offers 9 challenge options starting from $79, while BluSky offers 17 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. Alpha Futures has 3,613 reviews while BluSky has 832.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

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

How fast do Alpha Futures and BluSky pay out?

Alpha Futures has Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) payouts while BluSky offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.