Maven Trading vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Maven Trading	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	4.3★ (5,101 reviews)	4.7★ (31,401 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps, Instant, 3 Steps	1 Step, 3 Steps, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	$5	$22
Drawdown type	Trailing / Static	—
Platforms	MT5, Match Trader	MT5, ctrader
Payout frequency	Every 10 business days	Every 14 days
News trading	—	Not allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	—	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). Maven Trading is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $5 compared to $22 at The5ers. Both firms support 2 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $5K · Instant: $19 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$38

2 attempts × $19 fee

Net Cost

$38

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

0.95%

Profit needed on $5K after 80% split

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

Maven Trading vs The5ers — FAQs

Both Maven Trading and The5ers are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The5ers has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.7 vs 4.3).

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

Maven Trading is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $5 compared to $22 at The5ers.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. Maven Trading account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K. The5ers account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K.