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Alpha Capital Group vs Topstep

Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.

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Alpha Capital Group20% OFF — Code: ALPHA20
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Topstep
Price From
$40
$49
Profit Split
80%
90%
Max Drawdown
10%
4%
Category
Forex
Futures
Editor Score
4.3/5
4.6/5

Alpha Capital Group

Pros

  • Low $50 entry for $5K challenge
  • No commissions (0%)
  • News trading & weekend holding allowed
  • Scale up to $2M

Cons

  • 3-step assessment takes longer
  • Only 80% profit split
  • Limited instrument selection

Topstep

Pros

  • Industry pioneer since 2012
  • 90% profit split
  • Pass in as little as 2 days
  • NFA registered member
  • Payout up to $6,000
  • Proprietary TopstepX platform
  • Real futures trading

Cons

  • $149 activation fee after passing
  • Futures only - no forex or stocks
  • Monthly subscription model
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