Alpha Capital6 criteria won8.7/10- From
- $397
- Profit split
- 80% (90% as add-on)
- Payout frequency
- Bi-weekly or on demand
- Max capital
- $200K
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker
Forex head-to-head
Alpha Capital vs BrightFunded
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
Alpha Capital
8.7/10
The UK prop firm with four challenge formats
3 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
BrightFunded
8.7/10
Uncapped scaling and Trade2Earn tokens
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · Alpha Capital
Alpha Capital wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.7/10 and takes the edge on price, support and reputation. BrightFunded does better on payouts and rules.
Full comparison
Alpha Capital6 criteria won8.7/10BrightFunded3 criteria won8.7/10- From
- €477
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Payout frequency
- 30 days, then every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $400K
- Age
- 3 years
- Platforms
- MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
Choose Alpha Capital if you…
- Want a well-rated UK firm
- Like choosing the number of phases
- Swing trade (Alpha Swing)
Choose BrightFunded if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want a static drawdown with no consistency rule
- Like being rewarded on every trade
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | Alpha Capital | BrightFunded | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $27Alpha Pro 6 % | €472-Step Bright | Alpha Capital |
| 10K | $47Alpha Pro 6 % | €872-Step Bright | Alpha Capital |
| 25K | $117Alpha Pro 6 % | €1872-Step Bright | Alpha Capital |
| 50K | $217Alpha Pro 6 % | €2772-Step Bright | Alpha Capital |
| 100K | $397Alpha Pro 6 % | €4772-Step Bright | Alpha Capital |
| 200K | $647Alpha One 6 % | €9472-Step Bright | Alpha Capital |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| Alpha Capital | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Not specified | Allowed in evaluation; banned ±5 min when funded |
| EAs and bots | Not specified | Allowed (no HFT, arbitrage or grid) |
| Weekend and overnight | Not specified | Allowed |
| Consistency rule | 50% of profits from trades > 2 min | None |
| Minimum withdrawal | $100 (bi-weekly) | Not specified |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: Alpha Capital 8.8 versus BrightFunded 9.0, edge to BrightFunded.
- Rules: Alpha Capital 8.6 versus BrightFunded 9.0, edge to BrightFunded.
- Price: Alpha Capital 8.4 versus BrightFunded 8.0, edge to Alpha Capital.
- Support: Alpha Capital 8.8 versus BrightFunded 8.4, edge to Alpha Capital.
- Reputation: Alpha Capital 9.0 versus BrightFunded 8.4, edge to Alpha Capital.
FAQ
Alpha Capital or BrightFunded: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, Alpha Capital is cheaper: $217 versus €277 at BrightFunded (public prices without promotions).
Alpha Capital or BrightFunded: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, BrightFunded scores 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10. Stated speed: every 2 weeks at Alpha Capital, guaranteed within 24h at BrightFunded.
Which is more reliable, Alpha Capital or BrightFunded?
On reputation, Alpha Capital scores 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10 for BrightFunded. Alpha Capital has been around since 2021, BrightFunded since 2023.
Should I choose Alpha Capital or BrightFunded?
Alpha Capital wins this head-to-head with 8.7/10 in the YourFunding rankings. Alpha Capital wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.7/10 and takes the edge on price, support and reputation. BrightFunded does better on payouts and rules.
