Compare Alpha Futures (futures) and Funded Futures Family (futures) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.
Alpha Futures |
Funded Futures Family |
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|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot rating | 4.5★ (5,691 reviews) | 4.6★ (2,918 reviews) |
| Max profit split | 90% | 90% |
| Evaluation types | Instant, 1 Step | 1 Step, Instant |
| Account sizes | $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K | $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K |
| Cheapest challenge fee | $79 | $79 |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing (stops at starting balance) | Intraday trailing / End of day |
| Platforms | AlphaTrader, DeepCharts, Quantower, TradingView, WealthCharts | NinjaTrader, TradingView, Tradovate, WealthCharts |
| Payout frequency | Up to 4×/month (no winning-day requirement; withdraw at profit target) / Up to 4×/month (every 5 winning days of $200+) | All Sim Funded accounts pay a 90/10 profit split |
| News trading | Restricted | — |
Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (90%). Both firms have similar entry fees, starting around $79. Alpha Futures supports more trading platforms (5 vs 4).
See how much it truly costs to get funded at Alpha Futures, including multiple failed attempts.
$519
90%
$50K
Drag to model your worst-case scenario
$1,038
2 attempts × $519 fee
$1,038
No fee refund on this plan
2.31%
Profit needed on $50K after 90% split
Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.