FundedElite vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	FundedElite	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	N/A	4.7★ (38,555 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step, Instant, 2 Steps	1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$5K, $7K, $10K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $300K, $400K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	$39 Pay-later option: $5 (+ $159 activation on funding)	$19
Drawdown type	Static (evaluation), trailing (funded) / Trailing / Static	Static
Platforms	MT5, Match-Trader	MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	Every 14 days / First after 14 days, then every 7 days / Every 21 days	Every 14 days
News trading	Allowed	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	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 $39 at FundedElite. The5ers supports more trading platforms (3 vs 2).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$120

Split to you

70%

Account

$7K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$240

2 attempts × $120 fee

Net Cost

$240

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

4.90%

Profit needed on $7K after 70% split

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

FundedElite vs The5ers — FAQs

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

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

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $19 compared to $39 at FundedElite.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. FundedElite account sizes: $5K, $7K, $10K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $300K, $400K. The5ers account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K.