The5ers vs Trade The Pool: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	The5ers	Trade The Pool
Trustpilot rating	4.7★ (31,401 reviews)	4.5★ (724 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	70%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 3 Steps, 1 Step	1 Step
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$22	$47
Drawdown type	—	Static
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradingView	TraderEvolution
Payout frequency	Every 14 days	Every 14 days
News trading	Not allowed	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Not allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

The5ers offers a higher advertised profit split (80% vs 70%). The5ers is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $22 compared to $47 at Trade The Pool. The5ers supports more trading platforms (3 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$260

Split to you

50%

Account

$5K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$520

2 attempts × $260 fee

Net Cost

$520

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

20.80%

Profit needed on $5K after 50% split

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

The5ers vs Trade The Pool — FAQs

Both The5ers and Trade The Pool are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The5ers has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.7 vs 4.5). The5ers offers a higher profit split (80% vs 70%).

The5ers has the higher advertised profit split at up to 80%, compared to 70% at Trade The Pool.

The5ers is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $22 compared to $47 at Trade The Pool.

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. Trade The Pool account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K.