Alpha Capital Group vs E8 Markets: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare Alpha Capital Group (forex/CFD) and E8 Markets (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	Alpha Capital Group	E8 Markets
Trustpilot rating	4.7★ (20,598 reviews)	4.5★ (3,294 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 3 Steps, 1 Step	1 Step
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $250K, $400K, $500K
Cheapest challenge fee	$40	$28
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	Dynamic / Static
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker	MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly / On-demand	On-Demand payouts after first 14 calendar days, gated by 5 profitable days at 0
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Allowed
Weekend holding	Restricted	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). E8 Markets is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $28 compared to $40 at Alpha Capital Group. Both firms support 4 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $10K · 1 Step: $97 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

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2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$194

2 attempts × $97 fee

Net Cost

$194

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.43%

Profit needed on $10K after 80% split

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

Alpha Capital Group vs E8 Markets — FAQs

Both Alpha Capital Group and E8 Markets are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Alpha Capital Group has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.7 vs 4.5).

Both Alpha Capital Group and E8 Markets advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

E8 Markets is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $28 compared to $40 at Alpha Capital Group.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. Alpha Capital Group account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. E8 Markets account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $250K, $400K, $500K.