FundedX vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	FundedX	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	1.5★ (33 reviews)	4.7★ (31,401 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps	2 Steps, 3 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $400K, $800K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	$49	$22
Platforms	MT5	MT5, ctrader
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly / Every 14 days	Every 14 days
News trading	—	Not allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Restricted	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). The5ers is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $22 compared to $49 at FundedX. The5ers supports more trading platforms (2 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $10K · Instant: $89 · Split: 95% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$178

2 attempts × $89 fee

Net Cost

$178

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.87%

Profit needed on $10K after 95% split

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

FundedX vs The5ers — FAQs

Both FundedX and The5ers are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The5ers has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.7 vs 1.5).

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

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $22 compared to $49 at FundedX.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. FundedX account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $400K, $800K. The5ers account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K.