E8 Markets vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare E8 Markets (forex/CFD) and The5ers (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	E8 Markets	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	N/A	4.7★ (38,555 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step	1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $400K, $500K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	$28	$19
Drawdown type	EOD trailing / Static / Dynamic	Static
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader	MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	On demand / Daily	Every 14 days
News trading	Allowed	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 $19 compared to $28 at E8 Markets. E8 Markets supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at E8 Markets, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$59

Split to you

80%

Account

$10K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$118

2 attempts × $59 fee

Net Cost

$118

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.47%

Profit needed on $10K after 80% split

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

E8 Markets vs The5ers — FAQs

Both E8 Markets and The5ers are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities.

Both E8 Markets and The5ers advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $19 compared to $28 at E8 Markets.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. E8 Markets account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $400K, $500K. The5ers account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K.