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TopstepvsAlpha Futures 
Topstep
Alpha Futures
FIG 01 — HEAD TO HEAD
TopstepvsAlpha Futures
Topstep pays a 90–100% profit split with a trailing (eod) drawdown and pays out weekly (funded), while Alpha Futures pays Up to 90% with a eod trailing drawdown and pays out up to 4×/month.
Verified against each firm's site · Aug 2026. Rules and pricing shift often — always confirm current terms on the firm's own site before buying.
FIG 02 — SPECIFICATIONS
| Spec | Topstep | Alpha Futures |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Trustpilot | 3.4 (14,525) | 4.9 (4,737) |
| Price from | $49/mo | $79/mo |
| Profit split | 90–100% | Up to 90% |
| Evaluation | 1-step | 1-step / Direct |
| Profit target | $3K (50K acct) | $1.5K–6K (Zero) |
| Max drawdown | Trailing (EOD) | EOD trailing |
| Daily loss | Optional ($1K–3K) | $500–$2K (Zero) |
| Payout frequency | Weekly (funded) | Up to 4×/month |
| First payout | Weekly | 48h processing |
| Min trading days | 2 days | 1–5 days |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Founded | 2012 | 2024 |
FIG 03 — VERDICT
8.0
7.7
Topstep scores higher on our published methodology (8.0 vs 7.7 out of 10).
- · Alpha Futures has the stronger Trustpilot standing (4.9)
- · Topstep is the cheaper entry point (from $49/mo)
- · Topstep pays the higher profit split (90–100%)
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