AIFO vs Alpha Capital Group: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare AIFO (forex/CFD) and Alpha Capital Group (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	AIFO	Alpha Capital Group
Trustpilot rating	—	4.7★ (20,598 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 1 Step, Instant	2 Steps, 1 Step, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$69	$40
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MT5	MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker
Payout frequency	Every 14 days / On-demand	On-demand / Bi-weekly
News trading	Allowed	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	—	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). Alpha Capital Group is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $40 compared to $69 at AIFO. Alpha Capital Group supports more trading platforms (4 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at AIFO, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$129

Split to you

70%

Account

$10K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$258

2 attempts × $129 fee

Net Cost

$258

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

3.69%

Profit needed on $10K after 70% split

Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

AIFO vs Alpha Capital Group — FAQs

Both AIFO and Alpha Capital Group are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities.

Both AIFO and Alpha Capital Group advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

Alpha Capital Group is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $40 compared to $69 at AIFO.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. AIFO account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. Alpha Capital Group account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.