Alpha Capital5 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 The5ers
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
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
The5ers
8.6/10
The best scaling program on the market
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · Alpha Capital
Alpha Capital wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts and price. The5ers does better on support and reputation.
Full comparison
Alpha Capital5 criteria won8.7/10The5ers4 criteria won8.6/10- From
- $455
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Payout frequency
- Every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $4M
- Age
- 10 years
- Platforms
- MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Choose Alpha Capital if you…
- Want a well-rated UK firm
- Like choosing the number of phases
- Swing trade (Alpha Swing)
Choose The5ers if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want to target very large capital
- Value a long track record
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | Alpha Capital | The5ers | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K | $30Alpha Direct (instant) | $22High Stakes | The5ers |
| 5K | $27Alpha Pro 6 % | $39High Stakes | Alpha Capital |
| 10K | $47Alpha Pro 6 % | $78High Stakes | Alpha Capital |
| 25K | $117Alpha Pro 6 % | $195High Stakes | Alpha Capital |
| 50K | $217Alpha Pro 6 % | $279High Stakes | Alpha Capital |
| 100K | $397Alpha Pro 6 % | $95Bootcamp | The5ers |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| Alpha Capital | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Not specified | Orders banned ±2 min |
| EAs and bots | Not specified | Allowed |
| Weekend and overnight | Not specified | Allowed (watch swap costs) |
| Time limit | Not specified | No limit |
| Minimum days | Not specified | 3 profitable days per phase |
| Consistency rule | 50% of profits from trades > 2 min | Not specified |
| Minimum withdrawal | $100 (bi-weekly) | $250 |
| Max leverage | Not specified | 1:100 |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: Alpha Capital 8.8 versus The5ers 8.6, edge to Alpha Capital.
- Rules: tied at 8.6.
- Price: Alpha Capital 8.4 versus The5ers 8.0, edge to Alpha Capital.
- Support: Alpha Capital 8.8 versus The5ers 9.0, edge to The5ers.
- Reputation: Alpha Capital 9.0 versus The5ers 9.3, edge to The5ers.
FAQ
Alpha Capital or The5ers: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, Alpha Capital is cheaper: $217 versus $279 at The5ers (public prices without promotions).
Alpha Capital or The5ers: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, Alpha Capital scores 8.8/10 versus 8.6/10. Stated speed: every 2 weeks at Alpha Capital, ≈ 14 days for the first at The5ers.
Which is more reliable, Alpha Capital or The5ers?
On reputation, The5ers scores 9.3/10 versus 9.0/10 for Alpha Capital. Alpha Capital has been around since 2021, The5ers since 2016.
Should I choose Alpha Capital or The5ers?
Alpha Capital wins this head-to-head with 8.7/10 in the YourFunding rankings. Alpha Capital wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts and price. The5ers does better on support and reputation.
