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Alpha Futures

7.6 A
United Kingdom Futures
VS

DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Payouts Weekly vs Daily Split 90% vs 100% Price $79 vs $30

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Futures 2 wins
2 5
DayTraders 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.6
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.6
Starting Price $30 vs $79
Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) vs 90%
Safety Grade A vs B+
Challenge Variety 18 vs 9 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 0 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Alpha Futures DayTraders

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Futures Metric DayTraders
7.6/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.9/5 (3,613) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (434)
A Safety Grade B+
90% Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live)
None (Premium/Advanced); Daily Loss Limit on Zero plan Daily Drawdown Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L)
Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) Payout Frequency Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F)
$79 Starting Price $30
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Platforms Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country United States
Jul 2024 Established Jan 2023
9 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 Futures DayTraders Savings
$25K $79 $30 Save $49
$50K $79 $40 Save $39
$100K $159 $65 Save $94
$150K $239 $80 Save $159

Alpha Futures vs DayTraders: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Futures and DayTraders are both Futures firms. DayTraders has been in business longer, established in 2023, while Alpha Futures was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $49 less than Alpha Futures's starting price of $79. Alpha Futures offers 9 challenge options, while DayTraders offers 18.

Alpha Futures offers 90% profit split, while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live). Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero), and DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F).

For trust and reputation, Alpha Futures has a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,613 reviews, while DayTraders has 4.6/5 with 434 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Futures A, DayTraders B+.

Overall, DayTraders 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 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
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 Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans
DayTraders

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Futures or DayTraders?

DayTraders scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Alpha Futures or DayTraders?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. Alpha Futures offers 9 challenge options starting from $79, while DayTraders offers 18 options starting from $30.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Futures or DayTraders?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. Alpha Futures has 3,613 reviews while DayTraders has 434.

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

DayTraders offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Futures offers 90% while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live).

How fast do Alpha Futures and DayTraders pay out?

Alpha Futures has Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) 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.