QATS or Alpha Futures: which to choose in 2026

Updated November 2026

QATS vs Alpha Futures · Overview
Field	QATSPromoted	Alpha Futures
Price from	$69/mo	$209/mo
Evaluation steps	1 step	1 step
Split	80%	90% Advanced
	Buy QATS	Buy Alpha Futures

Two prop firms compared: markets, challenge price, rules, split and payouts. Data from official websites, November 2026.

	QATS	Alpha Futures
Markets	Crypto; stocks, gold and oil (perpetuals)	Simulated exchange-listed futures
Country	—	Not recorded
Payouts	after 5 winning days, minimum $500	Requests after five qualifying winning days of at least $200, subject to withdrawal limits
Platforms	Own QATS terminal, bots, API, TradingView	Not recorded for Advanced
Bots and EAs	Yes, plus API	Review the Advanced account agreement
Max capital	up to $150K	Advanced at $50K, $100K and $150K

Head to head

Head to head at $100K

Head to head at $100K
Field	QATS	Alpha Futures
Program	TradFi Challenge	Advanced
Market	Stocks & commodities	Futures
Profit target	6%	8%
Profit split	80%	90% Advanced
Max loss	4%	3.5%
Loss type	end-of-day trailing	end-of-day trailing
Daily loss limit	3%	none
Cheapest challenge	$185/mo	$349/mo
Payment	monthly subscription	monthly subscription

Head to head at $50K

Head to head at $50K
Field	QATS	Alpha Futures
Program	TradFi Challenge	Advanced
Market	Stocks & commodities	Futures
Profit target	6%	8%
Profit split	80%	90% Advanced
Max loss	4%	3.5%
Loss type	end-of-day trailing	end-of-day trailing
Daily loss limit	4%	none
Cheapest challenge	$115/mo	$209/mo
Payment	monthly subscription	monthly subscription

Head to head at $150K

Head to head at $150K
Field	QATS	Alpha Futures
Program	TradFi Challenge	Advanced
Market	Stocks & commodities	Futures
Profit target	6%	8%
Profit split	80%	90% Advanced
Max loss	3%	3.5%
Loss type	end-of-day trailing	end-of-day trailing
Daily loss limit	3%	none
Cheapest challenge	$255/mo	$489/mo
Payment	monthly subscription	monthly subscription

Same account label does not mean the same market or usable risk capital. These are the lowest listed fees at this size, before coupons. Check the selected program, billing period and source notes; higher limits or splits do not establish a better overall fit.

Prices by account size

Account	QATS	Alpha Futures
$10K	$69/mo or $95 one-time	—
$25K	$85/mo or $99 one-time	—
$50K	$115/mo or $189 one-time	$209/mo (Advanced)
$100K	$185/mo or $309 one-time	$349/mo (Advanced)
$150K	$255/mo or $409 one-time	$489/mo (Advanced)

Who each one suits

QATS

If you trade crypto, stocks, gold or oil and want one evaluation, a terminal with nothing to install and the option to run bots through the API.

Start a QATS challenge

Alpha Futures

If you need simulated exchange-listed futures and the platforms Not recorded for Advanced.

Alpha Futures review

QATS vs Alpha Futures: questions

Which is cheaper, QATS or Alpha Futures?

QATS starts at $69/mo as a subscription, Alpha Futures at $209/mo. Compare the price for the account size you need: some firms charge once, others monthly.

Which has a higher split, QATS or Alpha Futures?

QATS pays 80%, Alpha Futures pays 90% Advanced.

Can you trade with bots at QATS and Alpha Futures?

QATS: yes, plus API. Alpha Futures: Review the Advanced account agreement.