FTMO vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	FTMO	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (53,143 reviews)	4.7★ (38,555 reviews)
Max profit split	90%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps	2 Steps, 1 Step, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	€79	$19
Drawdown type	Static	Static
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader	MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	14 days from first trading day	Every 14 days
News trading	Allowed	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

FTMO offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). The5ers is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $19 compared to €79 at FTMO. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

€199

Split to you

90%

Account

$25K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

€398

2 attempts × €199 fee

Net Cost

€398

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.77%

Profit needed on $25K after 90% split

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

FTMO vs The5ers — FAQs

Both FTMO and The5ers are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FTMO has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 4.7). FTMO offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).

FTMO has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 80% at The5ers.

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $19 compared to €79 at FTMO.

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