The Trading Pit vs The5ers: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	The Trading Pit	The5ers
Trustpilot rating	3.7★ (867 reviews)	4.7★ (31,401 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 1 Step	2 Steps, 3 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K
Cheapest challenge fee	€29	$22
Drawdown type	Static / EOD Trailing	—
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader	MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly / First after 10 profitable days, then every 5	Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Not 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 $22 compared to €29 at The Trading Pit. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

€49

Split to you

80%

Account

$5K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

€98

2 attempts × €49 fee

Net Cost

€98

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.45%

Profit needed on $5K after 80% split

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

The Trading Pit vs The5ers — FAQs

Both The Trading Pit and The5ers are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The5ers has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.7 vs 3.7).

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

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $22 compared to €29 at The Trading Pit.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. The Trading Pit account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K. The5ers account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K.