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The5ers

2.4 C
United Kingdom CFD
VS

FTMO

2.5 C
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Split 100% vs 90% Price $22 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

The5ers 2 wins
2 1
FTMO 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.5 vs 2.4
Starting Price $22 vs $79
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade Both C

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders The5ers
Maximum profit potential The5ers

Visual Comparison

The5ers FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

The5ers Metric FTMO
2.4/10 PFM Score 2.5/10
TrustPilot
C Safety Grade C
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 Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
Payout Frequency
$22 Starting Price $79
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, MT5 Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country Czech Republic
Jan 2016 Established Jan 2015
9 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 The5ers FTMO Savings
$10K $78 $79 Save $1
$25K $195 $199 Save $4
$50K $309 $319 Save $10
$100K $545 $499 Save $46

The5ers vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

The5ers and FTMO are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while The5ers was founded in 2016.

In terms of pricing, The5ers is more affordable with challenges starting at $22, which is $57 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. The5ers offers 9 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

The5ers offers Up to 100% profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. .

This is a close matchup with The5ers winning 2 and FTMO winning 1 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

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.
FTMO
Pros
Up to 90% of your simulated profits as a reward, accounts up to $200,000 FTMO Account, established 2015 with 3.5M+ customers worldwide, MT4 MT5 cTrader supported, 100% refund of initial fee on first reward (2-Step), Prague-based with $500M+ paid in rewards
Cons
All accounts we provide to our clients are demo accounts with fictitious funds and any trading is in a simulated environment only; prices charged in EUR; 2-Step Verification phase required before reaching FTMO Account

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The5ers or FTMO?

Both firms are competitive. The5ers wins in 2 categories while FTMO wins in 1. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, The5ers or FTMO?

The5ers has the lower starting price at $22. The5ers offers 9 challenge options starting from $22, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which offers a higher profit split, The5ers or FTMO?

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