Topstep vs Alpha Capital Group
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$49
$80
Profit Split
Up to 90%
80%
Max Drawdown
4%
10%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4.6/5
4.3/5
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
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