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FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

Alpha Futures

7.9 A
United Kingdom Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs A Price $79 vs $63

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 3 wins
3 3
Alpha Futures 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.8
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.8
Starting Price $63 vs $79
Profit Split Both Up 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

FTMO Alpha Futures

Head-to-Head Comparison

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

FTMO vs Alpha Futures: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and Alpha Futures are both CFD 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. FTMO offers 10 challenge options, while Alpha Futures offers 3.

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

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

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

Pros & Cons

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
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

FTMO

No active deals

Alpha Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or Alpha Futures?

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

Which is cheaper, FTMO or Alpha Futures?

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

Which has better reviews, FTMO or Alpha Futures?

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

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

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