For most traders: Alpha Futures, for the 90% profit split and ~48 business hour payouts. Phidias wins on price ($65.60 vs $71.40), offers Express to Live (static drawdown, 0 minimum days) and overnight in Premium. The right choice depends on whether you prioritize return on profits or evaluation speed and flexibility.
Verified comparison · July 2026
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Alpha Futures vs Phidias 2026
Bottom line: for most traders we recommend Alpha Futures — 90% profit split and payouts processed in ~48 business hours. That said, Phidias is cheaper ($65.60 vs $71.40) and offers Express to Live — the only evaluation path with static drawdown and zero minimum trading days. These are genuinely different models: consistency and returns (Alpha) versus variety and fast-track access (Phidias).
Alpha Futures vs Phidias: head-to-head
| Criterion | Alpha Futures | Phidias |
|---|---|---|
| Price 50K (with code) | $71.40 · PROPSCOPE | $65.60 · PROPSCOPE |
| Discount | 40% OFF | 60% OFF |
| Reference plan 50K | Zero 50K (monthly) | Fundamental 50K (one-time) |
| Drawdown | EOD MLL, no intraday trailing | EOD trailing (Fundamental/Premium) · Static (E2L) |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% Fundamental · 75→100% Premium |
| Payout speed | ~48 business hours (on-request) | 10 business days (Fundamental) · 5 days (Premium) |
| Consistency rule | 40% per day in Zero (removed when qualified) | 30% per day on CASH accounts (Fundamental/Premium) · None in E2L |
| Overnight/weekend | No | Yes (Premium only) |
| Evaluation | 1-step | E2L path (0 min. days) · 1-phase Fundamental/Premium |
| One-time payment | No (monthly subscription) | Yes (no recurring fee) |
| Reputation | Top-tier Trustpilot | >3.9/5 Trustpilot |
Pricing by account size
Alpha Futures charges a monthly subscription; Phidias uses a one-time payment with no recurring fee. The PropScope reference for Phidias is Fundamental 50K. Express to Live and Premium are priced separately.
Alpha Futures (Zero plan)
- Zero 25K$47.40/mo
- Zero 50K$71.40/mo
- Zero 100K$143.40/mo
- Advanced 50K$125.40/mo
Code PROPSCOPE applied at checkout.
Phidias (one-time payment · with code)
- Express to Live 25K$44
- Fundamental 50K (reference)$65.60
- Fundamental 100K$109.20
- Premium 50K$131.60
Code PROPSCOPE · One-time: no monthly charge after purchase.
Alpha Futures — our recommendation for most traders
Higher profit split and faster payouts, with a unified model that doesn't require choosing between three distinct account architectures
Alpha wins this matchup on two factors that translate directly into money. First, 90% profit split: every dollar you withdraw, 90 cents are yours. Phidias Fundamental starts at 80%; that 10-percentage-point gap adds up across consistent monthly withdrawals. Second, payouts in ~48 business hours: you request the payout and it's processed within two business days (up to 4 times per month on Zero). Phidias Fundamental runs on 10 business day cycles between withdrawals.
Alpha also wins on simplicity: one evaluation model across two plans (Zero and Advanced), both using the same EOD Maximum Loss Level with no intraday trailing. No need to choose between fundamentally different account architectures.
- 90% profit split across all plans
- Payout in ~48 business hours (on-request, up to 4x/month on Zero)
- EOD MLL drawdown: floor adjusts at close only, never on intraday peaks
- Documented payout track record and strong reputation
Phidias — wins on price, variety, and no recurring fee
The firm for traders who want to choose their account architecture
Phidias isn't an inferior option — it's a different firm. At $65.60 (one-time payment, no monthly fee) versus $71.40/month from Alpha, the entry cost is lower and doesn't recur. The real differentiator is Express to Live: static drawdown that never moves ($650 on the 50K account), zero minimum evaluation days, no consistency rule, no daily loss limit — if you hit the target in a single day, you're through. No Alpha plan offers this.
Additionally, Phidias Premium is the only plan between these two firms that allows overnight and weekend positions, with a profit split that scales from 75% up to 100% after the fifth payout. For swing traders, there's no alternative in this matchup.
- Lower price: $65.60 one-time (no monthly renewal)
- Express to Live: static drawdown, 0 minimum days, no consistency rule or daily loss
- Premium: overnight/weekend + progressive split scaling to 100%
- Three distinct architectures (E2L, Fundamental, Premium) for different trading styles
Verdict: which should you choose?
Choose Alpha Futures if your priority is return on profits (90% split vs 80%) and payout speed (~48 hours vs 10 business days). Also if you prefer a single, coherent model without having to decide between three very different account types.
Choose Phidias in three specific cases: (1) you want to reach a funded live account as fast as possible and your trading style fits within E2L's tight $650 static drawdown; (2) you need overnight or weekend positions (Premium); (3) a one-time fee with no monthly charge genuinely matters for your budget planning.
Full reviews: Alpha Futures · Phidias
Frequently asked questions
Alpha Futures: 90% across all plans. Phidias Fundamental: fixed 80%. Phidias Premium: scales from 75% to 100% (100% from the fifth payout onward). Phidias Express to Live uses a bonus model rather than a standard split. For consistent withdrawals, Alpha's 10-point advantage is meaningful — unless you stay in Phidias Premium long enough to hit 100%.
Alpha Futures processes in ~48 business hours (up to 4 requests/month; Zero requires 5 winning days of $200+ for the first payout). Phidias Fundamental runs on 10 business day cycles between payouts, minimum $500. Phidias Premium shortens that to 5 business days per cycle. For payout frequency, Alpha has the edge over Phidias Fundamental.
Express to Live (E2L) is Phidias' fast-track evaluation: static drawdown floor ($650 on 50K) that never moves, zero minimum trading days, no consistency rule, no daily loss limit. Alpha requires at least 5 qualifying days before the first payout and uses EOD MLL (not static). If your strategy can hit a $2,500 target within a tight $650 margin, E2L can get you to funded faster than any Alpha plan.
Alpha Zero: 40% per-day cap at payout time (no single day can exceed 40% of total profits when requesting withdrawal). Phidias Fundamental and Premium: 30% per-day cap on funded CASH accounts. Phidias Express to Live: no consistency rule at any stage. Alpha removes its rule for traders in qualified status (Advanced).
Only Phidias Premium allows overnight and weekend holds. Alpha Futures does not permit overnight positions on any standard plan. For swing traders who need to carry positions between sessions, Phidias Premium is the only option in this matchup.
Alpha Futures charges a monthly subscription (e.g., Zero 50K at $71.40/mo with code). Phidias is a one-time payment — you pay once with no recurring charge. If you take multiple months to pass the evaluation, Phidias ends up cheaper overall.