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The5ers

7.7 A+
United Kingdom CFD
VS

ThinkCapital

6.3 B
CFD
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B Split 100% vs 90% Price $22 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

The5ers 6 wins Decisive Win
6 - 1
ThinkCapital 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.7 vs 6.3 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 4 Decisive
Starting Price $22 vs $39 Decisive
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90% Decisive
Safety Grade A+ vs B Decisive
Trust Score 93.5/100 vs 64.9/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 25 vs 10 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders The5ers
Maximum profit potential The5ers
Trust & reputation The5ers

Visual Comparison

The5ers ThinkCapital

Head-to-Head Comparison

The5ers Metric ThinkCapital
7.7/10 PFM Score 6.3/10
4.7/5 (28,714) TrustPilot 4/5 (609)
A+ Safety Grade B
93.5 A+ Trust Score 64.9 B
Up to 100% Profit Split Up to 90%
Hyper Growth: 3% daily pause / 6% stop-out. High Stakes: 5% Maximum Daily Loss / 10% Maximum Total Drawdown. Daily Drawdown 3% equity-based (BOLT/Lightning/Nexus); 4% equity-based (Dual Step Intraday); 4% balance-based (Dual Step Swing)
- Payout Frequency 14 days
$22 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Trading View, MT5 Platforms Trading View, ThinkTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country -
Jan 2016 Established -
10 options Challenge Options 25 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size The5ers ThinkCapital Savings
$5K $39 $39 Same price
$10K $78 $79 Save $1
$25K $39 $139 Save $100
$2.5K $22 $49 Save $27
$50K $309 $199 Save $110
$100K $545 $349 Save $196

The5ers vs ThinkCapital: Detailed Analysis

The5ers and ThinkCapital are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, The5ers is more affordable with challenges starting at $22, which is $17 less than ThinkCapital's starting price of $39. The5ers offers 10 challenge options, while ThinkCapital offers 25.

The5ers offers Up to 100% profit split, while ThinkCapital offers Up to 90%. ThinkCapital pays out 14 days.

For trust and reputation, The5ers has a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 28,714 reviews, while ThinkCapital has 4/5 with 609 reviews. Safety grades: The5ers A+, ThinkCapital B.

Overall, The5ers edges ahead winning 6 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

The5ers
Pros
Up to 100% profit split, Hyper Growth 1-Step evaluation with 10% target and unlimited time, High Stakes 2-Step with Step-1 cash/HUB rewards from $2 to $40 by account size, London-based (Five Percent Online LTD) since 2016.
Cons
Hyper Growth stop-out at 6% below initial balance; High Stakes requires two steps plus verification refund to pass; minimum 3 profitable days required on Pro Growth/High Stakes.
ThinkCapital
Pros
5 program types (BOLT instant, Lightning 1-step, Dual Step Intraday/Swing, Nexus 3-step); 90% profit split; 14-day payouts; ThinkTrader + TradingView platforms; ThinkMarkets regulated backing
Cons
Lightning 6% trailing drawdown locks at initial balance; no $2.5K-$50K on Dual Step programs; DSS prices higher than DSI for same account size

Active Deals & Promo Codes

The5ers

No active deals

ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The5ers or ThinkCapital?

The5ers scores higher overall, winning 6 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, The5ers or ThinkCapital?

The5ers has the lower starting price at $22. The5ers offers 10 challenge options starting from $22, while ThinkCapital offers 25 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, The5ers or ThinkCapital?

The5ers has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. The5ers has 28,714 reviews while ThinkCapital has 609.

Which offers a higher profit split, The5ers or ThinkCapital?

The5ers offers a higher maximum profit split. The5ers offers Up to 100% while ThinkCapital offers Up to 90%.