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Alpha Trader Firm

7.3 B+
United States CFD
VS

Funding Traders

6.0 B
Hong Kong CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs B Price $79 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Trader Firm 4 wins Decisive Win
4 - 2
Funding Traders 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.3 vs 6.0 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 3.4 Decisive
Starting Price $39 vs $79 Decisive
Profit Split Both Up to 100% (1-Step/2-Step Standard); 90% Bi-Weekly / 70% On-Demand (Instant Funding) Tie
Safety Grade B+ vs B Narrow
Trust Score 64.3/100 vs 50.6/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 24 vs 21 options Narrow

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Funding Traders
Trust & reputation Alpha Trader Firm
Fast payouts Alpha Trader Firm

Visual Comparison

Alpha Trader Firm Funding Traders

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Trader Firm Metric Funding Traders
7.3/10 PFM Score 6.0/10
4.8/5 (396) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (3,269)
B+ Safety Grade B
64.3 B Trust Score 50.6 C
Up to 100% (1-Step/2-Step Standard); 90% Bi-Weekly / 70% On-Demand (Instant Funding) Profit Split 80-100% (varies by program)
3% (1-Step & Instant) / 5% (2-Step) Daily Drawdown 3-5% daily, 6-10% max
Bi-weekly (14-day) Payout Frequency 14-21 Days
$79 Starting Price $39
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Match Trader, TradeLocker Platforms MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Hong Kong
Jan 2022 Established -
21 options Challenge Options 24 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Alpha Trader Firm Funding Traders Savings
$10K $79 $59 Save $20
$25K $249 $119 Save $130
$50K $349 $229 Save $120
$100K $700 $419 Save $281
$200K $1,200 $799 Save $401
$400K $2,400 $2,349 Save $51

Alpha Trader Firm vs Funding Traders: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Trader Firm and Funding Traders are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, Funding Traders is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $40 less than Alpha Trader Firm's starting price of $79. Alpha Trader Firm offers 21 challenge options, while Funding Traders offers 24.

Alpha Trader Firm offers Up to 100% (1-Step/2-Step Standard); 90% Bi-Weekly / 70% On-Demand (Instant Funding) profit split, while Funding Traders offers 80-100% (varies by program). Alpha Trader Firm pays out Bi-weekly (14-day), and Funding Traders pays out 14-21 Days.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Trader Firm has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 396 reviews, while Funding Traders has 3.4/5 with 3,269 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Trader Firm B+, Funding Traders B.

Overall, Alpha Trader Firm edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Alpha Trader Firm
Pros
Up to $4M total allocation. Multiple challenge models (1-Step, 2-Step, 2-Step PRO, Instant, Instant PRO). Up to 100% profit split (Standard 30-day payout). Refundable fees on 1-Step/2-Step after first payout. No time limit. News trading and overnight holding allowed. FREE 10K Instant Funded Account included with any 100K+ Challenge.
Cons
Trader Score limit (≤20% Instant, ≤35% Standard) restricts large single-day wins. Floating PnL cap (1% Instant, 3% Standard). Trading suspended during 5-day payout review. Simulated demo environment only (per legal disclosure). Instant Funding fees non-refundable.
Funding Traders
Pros
Four program tracks: Instant Funded, 2-Step Pro10, 2-Step Pro6, 1-Step Pro. Profit splits up to 100%. FT40 promo code, TRYFT 50% off first challenge.
Cons
15% consistency score on Instant Funded. 50% consistency on 1-Step Pro. Min 4 trading days on Evaluation programs.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Trader Firm

No active deals

Funding Traders
40% OFF 40% OFF + Pass and Get a FREE Account
50% OFF 50% off your first funded challenge
50% OFF 50% off limited-time promotion (tax-season)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Trader Firm or Funding Traders?

Alpha Trader Firm scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Alpha Trader Firm or Funding Traders?

Funding Traders has the lower starting price at $39. Alpha Trader Firm offers 21 challenge options starting from $79, while Funding Traders offers 24 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Trader Firm or Funding Traders?

Alpha Trader Firm has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Alpha Trader Firm has 396 reviews while Funding Traders has 3,269.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Trader Firm or Funding Traders?

Alpha Trader Firm offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Trader Firm offers Up to 100% (1-Step/2-Step Standard); 90% Bi-Weekly / 70% On-Demand (Instant Funding) while Funding Traders offers 80-100% (varies by program).

How fast do Alpha Trader Firm and Funding Traders pay out?

Alpha Trader Firm has Bi-weekly (14-day) payouts while Funding Traders offers 14-21 Days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.