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E8 Markets

7.7 A
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

Alpha Futures

7.9 A
United Kingdom Futures
Key Differences
Payouts On-Demand vs Weekly Split 100% vs 90% Price $48 vs $63

Verdict: Who Wins?

E8 Markets 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Alpha Futures 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.7
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.4
Starting Price $48 vs $63
Profit Split Up to 100% vs 70% to 90%
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 11 vs 3 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders E8 Markets
Maximum profit potential E8 Markets
Trust & reputation Alpha Futures
Fast payouts E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

E8 Markets Alpha Futures

Head-to-Head Comparison

E8 Markets Metric Alpha Futures
7.7/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.4/5 (3,237) TrustPilot 4.9/5 (3,613)
A Safety Grade A
Up to 100% Profit Split 70% to 90%
EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One) Daily Drawdown 4% trailing from EOD balance (MLL)
On Demand Payout Frequency Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero)
$48 Starting Price $63.20
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker Platforms AlphaTicks
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
Saint Lucia Country United Kingdom
Nov 2021 Established Jul 2024
11 options Challenge Options 3 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size E8 Markets Alpha Futures Savings
$50K $130 $63 Save $67
$100K $260 $127 Save $133
$150K $390 $191 Save $199

E8 Markets vs Alpha Futures: Detailed Analysis

E8 Markets and Alpha Futures are both CFD firms. E8 Markets has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Alpha Futures was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, E8 Markets is more affordable with challenges starting at $48, which is $15 less than Alpha Futures's starting price of $63. E8 Markets offers 11 challenge options, while Alpha Futures offers 3.

E8 Markets offers Up to 100% profit split, while Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90%. E8 Markets pays out On Demand, and Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero).

For trust and reputation, E8 Markets has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,237 reviews, while Alpha Futures has 4.9/5 with 3,613 reviews. Safety grades: E8 Markets A, Alpha Futures A.

Overall, E8 Markets 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

E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts
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

Active Deals & Promo Codes

E8 Markets
5% OFF 5% Off for all the challenges
40% OFF First-order 40% off E8 Signature / 30% off E8 One. 20% off subsequent orders. All account sizes, 1 free reset included. Expires Sunday 27 Apr 2026.
Alpha Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, E8 Markets or Alpha Futures?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Starting Price, Profit Split, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, E8 Markets or Alpha Futures?

E8 Markets has the lower starting price at $48. E8 Markets offers 11 challenge options starting from $48, while Alpha Futures offers 3 options starting from $63.

Which has better reviews, E8 Markets or Alpha Futures?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. E8 Markets has 3,237 reviews while Alpha Futures has 3,613.

Which offers a higher profit split, E8 Markets or Alpha Futures?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. E8 Markets offers Up to 100% while Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90%.

How fast do E8 Markets and Alpha Futures pay out?

E8 Markets has On Demand payouts while Alpha Futures offers Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.