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The5ers

2.4 C
United Kingdom CFD
VS

ThinkCapital

2.3 B
CFD
Key Differences
Safety C vs B Split 100% vs 90% Price $22 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

The5ers 3 wins
3 2
ThinkCapital 2 wins
Overall Rating 2.4 vs 2.3
Starting Price $22 vs $39
Profit Split Up to 100% vs 80% (90% with scaling or add-on)
Safety Grade B vs C
Challenge Variety 20 vs 9 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

The5ers ThinkCapital

Head-to-Head Comparison

The5ers Metric ThinkCapital
2.4/10 PFM Score 2.3/10
TrustPilot 4/5 (609)
C Safety Grade B
Up to 100% Profit Split 80% (90% with scaling or add-on)
Hyper Growth: 3% daily pause / 6% stop-out. High Stakes: 5% Maximum Daily Loss / 10% Maximum Total Drawdown. Daily Drawdown Balance based for Lightning and Nexus; Equity based for Dual-Step Intraday
Payout Frequency Bi-weekly
$22 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Trading View, MT5 Platforms Trading View
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country
Jan 2016 Established
9 options Challenge Options 20 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 $195 $139 Save $56
$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 9 challenge options, while ThinkCapital offers 20.

The5ers offers Up to 100% profit split, while ThinkCapital offers 80% (90% with scaling or add-on). ThinkCapital pays out Bi-weekly.

For trust and reputation, ThinkCapital has 4/5 with 609 reviews. Safety grades: The5ers C, ThinkCapital B.

This is a close matchup with The5ers winning 3 and ThinkCapital winning 2 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.
ThinkCapital
Pros
Powered by ThinkMarkets, a multi-regulated globally trusted broker. Three evaluation paths: one-step Lightning, two-step Dual-Step (Intraday or Swing), three-step Nexus. 80% profit split upgradeable to 90% with scaling or add-on. Bi-weekly payouts with 7-day add-on option. TradingView integration and ThinkTrader platform. Maximum allocation up to $1,000,000.
Cons
Lightning uses 6% trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance only after account grows by 6%. 90% profit split requires scaling or paid add-on. News trading not allowed on Dual-Step Intraday and restricted on Nexus. Swing Dual-Step costs ~40% more than Intraday.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

The5ers

No active deals

ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The5ers or ThinkCapital?

Both firms are competitive. The5ers wins in 3 categories while ThinkCapital wins in 2. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, The5ers or ThinkCapital?

The5ers has the lower starting price at $22. The5ers offers 9 challenge options starting from $22, while ThinkCapital offers 20 options starting from $39.

Which offers a higher profit split, The5ers or ThinkCapital?

The5ers offers a higher maximum profit split. The5ers offers Up to 100% while ThinkCapital offers 80% (90% with scaling or add-on).