FTMO vs Alpha Futures
Side-by-side comparison of pricing, profit splits, drawdown rules, payouts and Trustpilot ratings.
FTMO vs Alpha Futures: Overview
FTMO and Alpha Futures both target funded traders, but they differ in pricing, payout terms and rules. FTMO is rated 4.8/5 from 44,107 Trustpilot reviews, while Alpha Futures sits at 4.9/5 from 3,631.
Headline terms: FTMO advertises a 80% (2-Step) / 90% (1-Step & Instant) profit split with payouts that are on-demand, and a maximum allocation of $2,000,000. Alpha Futures advertises 70-90%, bi-weekly or weekly payouts and $450,000 maximum allocation.
FTMO vs Alpha Futures: Full Comparison
All figures below come from the firms' published terms in our dataset. Challenge prices show the cheapest option for each shared account size.
| Feature | FTMO4.8(44,107) | Alpha Futures4.9(3,631) |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Trustpilot Reviews | 44,107 | 3,631 |
| Profit Split | 80% (2-Step) / 90% (1-Step & Instant) | 70-90% |
| Payout Frequency | 14 days from first trade | Bi-weekly or Weekly |
| Minimum Payout | $20 / $50 | — |
| Max Allocation | $2,000,000 | $450,000 |
| Founded | 2015 | 2025 |
| Country | CZ | GB |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | AlphaTicks, TradingView |
| Assets | Forex, Crypto, Indices, Metals, Energies, Stocks | Futures, E-mini S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, Interest Rates, Crude Oil, Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Agricultural Products, Russell 2000, Dow Jones, DAX, Micro contracts |
| Challenge Types | 2-Step Challenge, 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step |
Challenge Prices | ||
| Account Size | FTMO | Alpha Futures |
| $50,000 | €319 | $79Best |
| $100,000 | €399 | $159Best |
Pricing & Payouts
FTMO challenges start at €79; Alpha Futures starts at $79. Lower entry prices reduce the cost of testing a firm, but payout reliability and rule quality matter more in the long run.
FTMO pays from day 14 after the first trade with a minimum payout of $20 / $50, while Alpha Futures pays bi-weekly or weekly with a minimum of no published minimum.
Rules & Challenge Structure
FTMO: 2-step, 10% / 5% target, 5% daily DD, 10% max DD, 4 days min days.
Alpha Futures: 1-step, 6% target, None daily DD, 4% max DD, 2 min days.
Rules vary between challenge models. Always confirm the current terms on the firm's official website before purchasing.
Our Verdict
Neither firm is universally better: the right choice depends on your account size, how often you want to withdraw and how much drawdown you can trade with. FTMO offers equal or higher profit split, larger maximum allocation; Alpha Futures offers cheaper entry challenge, stronger Trustpilot rating.
Choose FTMO if...
You value equal or higher profit split, larger maximum allocation and want on-demand payouts.
Choose Alpha Futures if...
You prefer cheaper entry challenge, stronger Trustpilot rating and a 70-90% profit split.
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