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FTMO vs The5ers (2026): who wins?
Same data for both: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot. Table and verdict below.
Head to head
| FTMO | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.0/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | €499 (1-Step Standard) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 3 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Bank Transfer, Crypto | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Restricted | – |
Bottom line
FTMO (7.0) beats The5ers (6.7) on our scores.
Cheaper 100K: The5ers at $405. FTMO's cheapest is €499.
Customers prefer FTMO: 4.8/5 vs 4.7 on Trustpilot.
FTMO lets you trade more styles: news, EAs, weekend holds and more.
- Pick FTMO for happier customers, more of the profit, MT4.
- Pick The5ers for a cheaper challenge, more programs.
Quick profiles
FTMO
FTMO is a Prague firm and one of Europe's longest-standing prop firms. Choose a 2-Step or 1-Step challenge, $10,000 to $200,000. On the 2-Step, your fee comes back with your first payout. Most other firms get measured against FTMO.
The5ers
The5ers has been running for about ten years, registered in Israel and the UK. Famous for dirt-cheap starter accounts from $2,500. Main product: High Stakes (2-Step). Also: Hyper Growth and Pro Growth (1-Step) and the cheap 3-Step Bootcamp.
Your questions, answered
FTMO or The5ers: who's better?
FTMO (7.0) beats The5ers (6.7) on our scores.
FTMO or The5ers: who's cheaper?
Cheaper 100K: The5ers at $405. FTMO's cheapest is €499.
Can I have accounts at FTMO and The5ers?
Yes. Buying challenges at more than one firm is fine. What gets you banned almost everywhere: copying someone else's trades, or hedging between firms.