The5ers vs Top One Trader: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	The5ers	Top One Trader
Trustpilot rating	4.7★ (38,555 reviews)	N/A
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps	2 Steps, 1 Step, Instant
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $300K
Cheapest challenge fee	$19	$64 Pay-later option: $7 + $165 activation
Drawdown type	Static	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradingView	MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker
Payout frequency	Every 14 days	Every 14 days / Every 30 days
News trading	Allowed	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). The5ers is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $19 compared to $64 at Top One Trader. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at The5ers, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$52

Split to you

75%

Account

$5K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$104

2 attempts × $52 fee

Net Cost

$104

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.77%

Profit needed on $5K after 75% split

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

The5ers vs Top One Trader — FAQs

Both The5ers and Top One Trader are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities.

Both The5ers and Top One Trader advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $19 compared to $64 at Top One Trader.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. The5ers account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K. Top One Trader account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $300K.