FTMO7.8/10 4.8 (54K)
VS
The5ers8.0/10 4.7 (40K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

FTMO vs The5ers

2-Step Challenge 100K vs High Stakes 100K (New)

7 rules compared
0FTMO better
4Ties
3The5ers better

These firms charge in different currencies, so compare rule by rule.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are forex firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
FTMOThe5ers
Cost to get funded
€540
$405
Different currencies
Evaluation price
€540
$405
Different currencies
Activation fee
None
None
Different currencies
Profit target
10% then 5%
10% then 5%
Different formats
Maximum loss
$10,000 (10%)Static
$10,000 (10%)Static
Tie
Minimum trading days
4 per phase
3 profitable days per phase
The5ers fewer days
Profit split
80%
80%, rising with scaling
Tie
Restricted countries
73
30
The5ers fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.8
8.0
The5ers rated higher
Daily loss limit
5% ($5,000)
5% ($5,000)
Tie
Consistency rule
None stated
None stated
Tie
Payouts
Every 14 days; fee refunded with first payout
First after 14 days funded, then every 14 days
Different schedules
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
MT5, cTrader, TradingView
FTMO supports more platforms

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose FTMO if…
7.8/10 4.8 (54K)
  • You trade on MT4, DXtrade.
Choose The5ers if…
8.0/10 4.7 (40K)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($405 vs €540).
  • You trade on TradingView.
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