Alpha Capital Group vs Topstep
Two prop firms, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
A UK-registered firm with accounts to $200,000, bi-weekly or on-demand payouts and five platforms.
Futures-focused funding with a well known evaluation.
| Detail | Alpha Capital Group | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Type | — | 1-Step |
| Profit Split | 80%, up to 90% for Qualified Analysts | Up to 100% |
| Payout Time | Bi-weekly or on demand | — |
| Payment Methods | — | Card |
| Founded | — | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Harpenden, England | — |
| Countries | 140+ | 120+ |
What the figures say
- Topstep publishes its challenge type (1-Step); Alpha Capital Group does not state one on the pages we read.
- Profit Split: Alpha Capital Group lists 80%, up to 90% for Qualified Analysts; Topstep lists Up to 100%.
- Alpha Capital Group publishes its payout time (Bi-weekly or on demand); Topstep does not state one on the pages we read.
- Topstep publishes its payment methods (Card); Alpha Capital Group does not state one on the pages we read.
- Alpha Capital Group also lists Forex, Crypto.
- Topstep also lists Futures.
A figure marked “—” is one that prop firm does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
Alpha Capital Group: why traders choose it
- Simulated accounts up to $200,000
- Profit split of 80%, rising to 90% for traders the firm classes as Qualified Analysts
- Payouts bi-weekly or on demand
- MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker and DXtrade, with Alpha Trader announced
- Registered UK company, number 13719951, with support Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm GMT
- Available in more than 140 countries
Topstep: why traders choose it
- Futures specialist rather than a forex firm branching out
- Trading since 2012, among the oldest in the sector
- Single-step evaluation with clearly published targets
- Well documented rules with worked examples
- Established payout process with a long record
Alpha Capital Group pros
- A registered UK company with a real office address on the site
- Four platforms already live, so most traders can keep their usual one
- On-demand payouts as an option
Alpha Capital Group cons
- Profit targets, daily and overall loss limits and prices are set in the challenge builder, not stated on the home page we read
- Support hours are business hours only
- The 90% split is reserved for a qualified tier
Topstep pros
- Deep specialism in futures
- Long operating history
- One-step evaluation is simple to follow
- Excellent educational material
Topstep cons
- Futures only, no spot forex
- Monthly subscription rather than a one-time fee
- Daily loss limits are strict
- Less useful if you trade currencies
About Alpha Capital Group
Alpha Capital Group is a UK-registered prop firm offering simulated accounts up to $200,000 on MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker and DXtrade. The standard split is 80%, rising to 90% for Qualified Analysts, with payouts bi-weekly or on demand.
About Topstep
Topstep is a futures firm. If you trade currencies it is the wrong door; if you trade index or commodity futures it is one of the most established options available.
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