QT Funded vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	QT Funded	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	4.0★ (12,832 reviews)	4.7★ (31,401 reviews)
Max profit split	80–100%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step, Instant, 2 Steps	2 Steps, 1 Step, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	$35 Pay-later option: $12.50 + $70 activation	$22
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	—
Platforms	TradeLocker, cTrader, MT5	MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	Every 4 days / Every 14 days	Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Not allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

QT Funded offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 80%). The5ers is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $22 compared to $35 at QT Funded. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $5K · Instant: $75 · Split: 100% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$150

2 attempts × $75 fee

Net Cost

$150

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

3.00%

Profit needed on $5K after 100% split

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

QT Funded vs The5ers — FAQs

Both QT Funded and The5ers are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The5ers has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.7 vs 4.0). QT Funded offers a higher profit split (100% vs 80%).

QT Funded has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 80% at The5ers.

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $22 compared to $35 at QT Funded.

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