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The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD
VS

Alpha Capital Group

6.9 A+
United Kingdom CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

The Upside Funding 2 wins
2 5
Alpha Capital Group 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 6.9 vs 2.4
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.7
Starting Price $50 vs $999,999
Profit Split Up to 90% vs Up to 80%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 23 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Alpha Capital Group
Maximum profit potential The Upside Funding
Trust & reputation The Upside Funding
Fast payouts Alpha Capital Group

Visual Comparison

The Upside Funding Alpha Capital Group

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Upside Funding Metric Alpha Capital Group
2.4/10 PFM Score 6.9/10
4.8/5 (42) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (18,588)
A Safety Grade A+
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 80%
1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static Daily Drawdown 4-5% daily, 6-10% total (varies by program)
Fast payouts (on-demand) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly or on-demand
$ Starting Price $50
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader Platforms DXTrade, cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country United Kingdom
Jan 2020 Established Nov 2021
10 options Challenge Options 23 options

The Upside Funding vs Alpha Capital Group: Detailed Analysis

The Upside Funding and Alpha Capital Group are both CFD firms. The Upside Funding has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Alpha Capital Group was founded in 2021.

The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% profit split, while Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80%. The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand), and Alpha Capital Group pays out Bi-weekly or on-demand.

For trust and reputation, The Upside Funding has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42 reviews, while Alpha Capital Group has 4.7/5 with 18,588 reviews. Safety grades: The Upside Funding A, Alpha Capital Group A+.

Overall, Alpha Capital Group 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

The Upside Funding
Pros
Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Cons
Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed
Alpha Capital Group
Pros
80% Profit Split, Good spread
Cons
Slow payouts (2-4 days)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges
Alpha Capital Group
40% OFF 40% off challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The Upside Funding or Alpha Capital Group?

Alpha Capital Group scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, The Upside Funding or Alpha Capital Group?

The Upside Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. The Upside Funding has 42 reviews while Alpha Capital Group has 18,588.

Which offers a higher profit split, The Upside Funding or Alpha Capital Group?

The Upside Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% while Alpha Capital Group offers Up to 80%.

How fast do The Upside Funding and Alpha Capital Group pay out?

The Upside Funding has Fast payouts (on-demand) payouts while Alpha Capital Group offers Bi-weekly or on-demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.