FTUK vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	FTUK	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	3.8★ (775 reviews)	4.7★ (38,555 reviews)
Max profit split	60%	80%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step	1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	$65 Pay-later option: $9 (+ $56 activation on funding)	$19
Drawdown type	Trailing	Static
Platforms	MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader	MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	On demand	Every 14 days
News trading	Allowed	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

The5ers offers a higher advertised profit split (80% vs 60%). The5ers is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $19 compared to $65 at FTUK. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$179

Split to you

65%

Account

$10K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$358

2 attempts × $179 fee

Net Cost

$358

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

5.51%

Profit needed on $10K after 65% split

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

FTUK vs The5ers — FAQs

Both FTUK and The5ers are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The5ers has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.7 vs 3.8). The5ers offers a higher profit split (80% vs 60%).

The5ers has the higher advertised profit split at up to 80%, compared to 60% at FTUK.

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $19 compared to $65 at FTUK.

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