Alpha CapitalvsBrightFunded

Alpha Capital and BrightFunded both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. Alpha Capital charges $447 and funds up to $400,000, while BrightFunded charges $497 and funds up to $400,000. Alpha Capital uses a 2-step evaluation; BrightFunded uses 2 steps.

Alpha Capital's challenge fee of $447 is lower than BrightFunded's $497, making it the more accessible starting point for traders watching upfront costs.

Both Alpha Capital and BrightFunded offer a 80% profit split, so this metric is a draw. Look at payout frequency, scaling plan, and max allocation to find the real edge.

Both Alpha Capital and BrightFunded offer a maximum allocation of $400,000. Scaling plan terms and payout frequency become the deciding factors here.

Both firms use a 2-step evaluation. The difference is minimum trading days — Alpha Capital requires 3 days per phase while BrightFunded requires 5. Alpha Capital gives more scheduling flexibility.

Alpha Capital uses Balance Based drawdown, while BrightFunded uses Balance Equity Highest Eod.

Alpha Capital pays out every 14 days; BrightFunded pays out every 30 days. Alpha Capital offers more frequent access to your profits, which may matter if cash flow is a priority.

Both Alpha Capital and BrightFunded offer a scaling plan, meaning funded traders can increase their allocation over time by hitting performance targets. This is a key long-term earning factor to consider alongside the base max allocation.

Both Alpha Capital and BrightFunded hold a 4.4 rating on PFM. With equal scores, the firm with more reviews — Alpha Capital at 1,135 — carries the more validated result.