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Alpha Futures

7.9 A
United Kingdom Futures
VS

FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety A vs A+ Price $63 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Futures 3 wins
3 3
FTMO 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.8
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.8
Starting Price $63 vs $79
Profit Split Both 70% to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 10 vs 3 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Alpha Futures FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Futures Metric FTMO
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
4.9/5 (3,613) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
A Safety Grade A+
70% to 90% Profit Split Up to 90%
4% trailing from EOD balance (MLL) Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) Payout Frequency
$63.20 Starting Price $79
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
AlphaTicks Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country Czech Republic
Jul 2024 Established Jan 2015
3 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 Futures FTMO Savings
$50K $63 $319 Save $256
$100K $127 $439 Save $312

Alpha Futures vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Futures and FTMO are both Futures firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while Alpha Futures was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, Alpha Futures is more affordable with challenges starting at $63, which is $16 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. Alpha Futures offers 3 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90% profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero).

For trust and reputation, Alpha Futures has a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,613 reviews, while FTMO has 4.8/5 with 42,594 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Futures A, FTMO A+.

This is a close matchup with Alpha Futures winning 3 and FTMO winning 3 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 Advanced/Zero plans, weekly payouts, up to 5 qualified accounts on Zero (3 on Standard/Advanced)
Cons
Standard plan starts at only 70% split, $15K max per payout, consistency rule 50%/40%, news restricted on funded accounts
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 Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans
FTMO

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Futures or FTMO?

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

Which is cheaper, Alpha Futures or FTMO?

Alpha Futures has the lower starting price at $63. Alpha Futures offers 3 challenge options starting from $63, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Futures or FTMO?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. Alpha Futures has 3,613 reviews while FTMO has 42,594.

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

Alpha Futures offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90% while FTMO offers Up to 90%.