TopStep
Alpha Capital Group
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Market | Futures | Forex/CFD |
| Evaluation | 2-Step / Instant | 1-Step / 2-Step |
| Account sizes | $50K–$150K | $5K–$400K |
| Max drawdown | Trailing, $3K on $100K | 5% daily / 10% max (static) |
| Profit split | 100% up to $10K, then 90% | 80% then 90% |
| Min. trading days | 7 (Combine) | 5 per phase |
| Refund policy | Not documented | Not stated |
| Price (100K) | $99/mo (Combine) | $549 |
| Payout speed | Bi-weekly / 1-3 business days | 24h–3 days |
| Methods | ACH|PayPal|Wise | — |
| Scaling plan | 25–50% after 4 profitable months | Yes, up to $400K |
Conclusion: both TopStep and Alpha Capital Group are worth considering in 2026. By overall rating, TopStep leads by 0.2 points. Match the rules to your style before deciding.