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TradeDay

8.1 A+
United States Futures
VS

Alpha Futures

7.9 A
United Kingdom Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs A Payouts Daily vs Weekly Split 95% vs 90% Price $87 vs $63

Verdict: Who Wins?

TradeDay 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Alpha Futures 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.1 vs 7.9
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.6
Starting Price $63 vs $87
Profit Split 95% vs 70% to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 9 vs 3 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

TradeDay Alpha Futures

Head-to-Head Comparison

TradeDay Metric Alpha Futures
8.1/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.6/5 (1,350) TrustPilot 4.9/5 (3,613)
A+ Safety Grade A
95% Profit Split 70% to 90%
Trailing Max Drawdown Daily Drawdown 4% trailing from EOD balance (MLL)
Daily Payout Frequency Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero)
$87 Starting Price $63.20
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Platforms AlphaTicks
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Kingdom
Jan 2020 Established Jul 2024
9 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 TradeDay Alpha Futures Savings
$50K $87 $63 Save $24
$100K $140 $127 Save $13
$150K $210 $191 Save $19

TradeDay vs Alpha Futures: Detailed Analysis

TradeDay and Alpha Futures are both Futures firms. TradeDay has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Alpha Futures was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, Alpha Futures is more affordable with challenges starting at $63, which is $24 less than TradeDay's starting price of $87. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options, while Alpha Futures offers 3.

TradeDay offers 95% profit split, while Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90%. TradeDay pays out Daily, and Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero).

For trust and reputation, TradeDay has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,350 reviews, while Alpha Futures has 4.9/5 with 3,613 reviews. Safety grades: TradeDay A+, Alpha Futures A.

Overall, TradeDay 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

TradeDay
Pros
Day One Payouts Up to 95% Profit Share Clear Path to Live Funding
Cons
Unable to offer a refund after purchase, monthly subscription fees apply
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

TradeDay
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Alpha Futures
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, TradeDay or Alpha Futures?

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

Which is cheaper, TradeDay or Alpha Futures?

Alpha Futures has the lower starting price at $63. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options starting from $87, while Alpha Futures offers 3 options starting from $63.

Which has better reviews, TradeDay or Alpha Futures?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. TradeDay has 1,350 reviews while Alpha Futures has 3,613.

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

TradeDay offers a higher maximum profit split. TradeDay offers 95% while Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90%.

How fast do TradeDay and Alpha Futures pay out?

TradeDay has Daily 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.