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BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

The5ers

7.7 A+
United Kingdom CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A+ Split 90% vs 100% Price $59 vs $22

Verdict: Who Wins?

BluSky 4 wins
4 - 4
The5ers 4 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.7 Narrow
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.7 Narrow
Starting Price $22 vs $59 Decisive
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90% to the trader Decisive
Safety Grade A+ vs B+ Clear
Trust Score 93.5/100 vs 57.6/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 17 vs 10 options Clear
Platform Choice 4 vs 2 platforms Narrow

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders The5ers
Maximum profit potential The5ers
Trust & reputation The5ers
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

BluSky The5ers

Head-to-Head Comparison

BluSky Metric The5ers
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.7/10
4.8/5 (832) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (28,714)
B+ Safety Grade A+
57.6 C Trust Score 93.5 A+
Up to 90% to the trader Profit Split Up to 100%
Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans Daily Drawdown Hyper Growth: 3% daily pause / 6% stop-out. High Stakes: 5% Maximum Daily Loss / 10% Maximum Total Drawdown.
Daily Payout Frequency -
$59 Starting Price $22
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms Trading View, MT5
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Kingdom
- Established Jan 2016
17 options Challenge Options 10 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size BluSky The5ers Savings
$25K $105 $39 Save $66
$50K $59 $309 Save $250
$100K $69 $545 Save $476

BluSky vs The5ers: Detailed Analysis

BluSky and The5ers are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, The5ers is more affordable with challenges starting at $22, which is $37 less than BluSky's starting price of $59. BluSky offers 17 challenge options, while The5ers offers 10.

BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader profit split, while The5ers offers Up to 100%. BluSky pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, BluSky has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 832 reviews, while The5ers has 4.7/5 with 28,714 reviews. Safety grades: BluSky B+, The5ers A+.

This is a close matchup with BluSky winning 4 and The5ers winning 4 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices
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.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges
The5ers

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BluSky or The5ers?

Both firms are competitive. BluSky wins in 4 categories while The5ers wins in 4. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, BluSky or The5ers?

The5ers has the lower starting price at $22. BluSky offers 17 challenge options starting from $59, while The5ers offers 10 options starting from $22.

Which has better reviews, BluSky or The5ers?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. BluSky has 832 reviews while The5ers has 28,714.

Which offers a higher profit split, BluSky or The5ers?

The5ers offers a higher maximum profit split. BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader while The5ers offers Up to 100%.