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	2 Steps, Instant, 3 Steps	1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	$13	$22
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	—
Platforms	TradeLocker, cTrader, MT5	MT5, ctrader
Payout frequency	On-demand / Bi-weekly / On-demand / Bi-weekly	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%). QT Funded is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $13 compared to $22 at The5ers. QT Funded supports more trading platforms (3 vs 2).

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 $2.5K · Instant: $29 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$58

2 attempts × $29 fee

Net Cost

$58

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.90%

Profit needed on $2.5K after 80% split

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

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.

QT Funded is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $13 compared to $22 at The5ers.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. The5ers offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. QT Funded account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. The5ers account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K.