BrightFunded vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare BrightFunded (forex/CFD) and The5ers (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	BrightFunded	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	4.6★ (546 reviews)	4.7★ (31,401 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 1 Step	1 Step, 3 Steps, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	$47	$22
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	—
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, DXtrade	MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	First payout 30 days, then bi-weekly	Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Not allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). The5ers is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $22 compared to $47 at BrightFunded. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at BrightFunded, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $10K · 2-Step: €79 · Split: 70% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

€158

2 attempts × €79 fee

Net Cost

€158

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.26%

Profit needed on $10K after 70% split

💡 Fees shown in EUR. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

BrightFunded vs The5ers — FAQs

Both BrightFunded and The5ers are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The5ers has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.7 vs 4.6).

Both BrightFunded and The5ers advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $22 compared to $47 at BrightFunded.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. BrightFunded account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. The5ers account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K.