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FTMO vs The5ers: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
FTMO and The5ers are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| 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 | – |
Conclusion
On our assessment, FTMO (7.0) ranks above The5ers (6.7).
The5ers offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($405); the most affordable at FTMO is €499.
Customers rate FTMO more highly: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 4.7.
FTMO permits a broader range of strategies, including news trading, EAs and weekend holding.
- FTMO is the better choice if you prioritise stronger customer feedback, a higher profit share, the MT4 platform.
- The5ers is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, a wider selection of programmes.
Overview of both firms
FTMO
Headquartered in Prague, FTMO ranks among Europe's most established prop firms. Traders may select a 2-Step or 1-Step challenge on accounts between $10,000 and $200,000; on the 2-Step, the fee is refunded with the first payout. FTMO is widely regarded as the industry reference point.
The5ers
The5ers has operated for approximately ten years and is registered in Israel and the United Kingdom. It is recognised for highly affordable entry accounts from $2,500. High Stakes, a 2-Step challenge, is the principal offering, complemented by the 1-Step Hyper Growth and Pro Growth programmes and the economical 3-Step Bootcamp.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, FTMO or The5ers?
On our assessment, FTMO (7.0) ranks above The5ers (6.7).
Which is more affordable, FTMO or The5ers?
The5ers offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($405); the most affordable at FTMO is €499.
May I hold accounts with FTMO and The5ers simultaneously?
Yes. Purchasing challenges from several firms is permitted. What virtually every firm prohibits is copying trades between different individuals' accounts or hedging positions across firms.