Funded Trading Plus vs The5ers
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: The5ers ($19 vs $89).
- Higher headline split: The5ers (up to 100%).
- Faster payout cycle: Funded Trading Plus (Daily / on demand).
- Overall PA Score: Funded Trading Plus 6.8 vs The5ers 8.7.
Funded Trading Plus stronger on 1The5ers stronger on 9of 10 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Funded Trading Plus6.8 PA Score | The5ers8.7 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 6.8 | 8.7 (stronger figure) |
| Trustpilot | No rating2,668 | 4.740,518 |
| Founded | 2021 | 2016 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | London, United Kingdom | Not published |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Stocks, Futures (stronger figure) |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, instant | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step |
| Entry fee from | $89 | $19 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $5 | $1.1 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $200K | $250K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 10% | 10% / 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 4% | 5% (stronger figure) |
| Max drawdown | 6% | 10% (stronger figure) |
| Drawdown type | trailing (balance-based, locks at initial balance) | Not published |
| Profit split | 80% up to 90% | up to 100% (stronger figure) |
| Leverage | up to 1:50 (2-Step); 1:30 on 1-Step, Instant, Activation (forex) | 1:100 (High Stakes); 1:30 (Hyper Growth, Bootcamp) |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5 |
| Payout frequency | 1-Step & Instant: first request from day 0/day 1 once in profit, then every 7 days (every 3 days via add-on); 2-Step: 10 calendar days after funding, then every 10 days; Activation Accounts: after 10 trading days, then every 10 trading days | bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up |
| First payout (days) | 0 (stronger figure) | 14 |
| Min trading days | Not published | 3 |
| Consistency rule | 1-Step & Instant: none; 2-Step: no day >35% of profit in each challenge step, >50% on funded; Activation Accounts: 25% on funded (checked at payout) | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Discount code | 30% off $5K-$10K accounts | Not published |
| Visit site (opens Funded Trading Plus in a new tab) | Visit site (opens The5ers in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
The5ers scores 8.7/10 and Funded Trading Plus 6.8/10, a wide gap. Both are CFD prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick Funded Trading Plus if
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you trade high-impact news
- you need Match-Trader
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($19.5M+ Total Trader Rewards)
Pick The5ers if
- you want the cheaper way in ($19 vs $89 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($1.1 vs $5)
- a higher headline split matters (up to 100%)
- review volume matters to you (40,518 Trustpilot reviews vs 2,668)
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2016)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Funded Trading Plus | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $249 | $35 |
| $10K | $89 | $69 |
| $25K | $169 | $176 |
| $50K | $319 | $249 |
| $100K | $549 | $405 |
Payouts
Funded Trading Plus: 1-Step & Instant: first request from day 0/day 1 once in profit, then every 7 days (every 3 days via add-on); 2-Step: 10 calendar days after funding, then every 10 days; Activation Accounts: after 10 trading days, then every 10 trading days. First payout after 0 days. Methods: Crypto, Rise. The firm reports "$19.5M+ Total Trader Rewards" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
The5ers: bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up. First payout after 14 days.
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
| Date | Firm | Field | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The5ers | Hyper Growth: splitCorrection | up to 100% | 75% to $300K, 80% at $350K, 80-100% from $400K | |
| The5ers | Split scalingCorrection | High Stakes: 80% → 85% at $175K → 90% at $250K → 100% at $350K+ | High Stakes: 80% → 85% at $175K → 90% at $250K → 100% at $350K+; Hyper Growth: starts at 75%, 80% at $350K, 80-100% from $400K | |
| The5ers | First payout (days)Payouts | none | 14 | |
| The5ers | Payout frequencyPayouts | none | bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is Funded Trading Plus legit? · Is The5ers legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Funded Trading Plus or The5ers?
Smallest published entry fee: Funded Trading Plus $89, The5ers $19. Cheapest per $1K of account: Funded Trading Plus $5, The5ers $1.1.
Which pays out faster, Funded Trading Plus or The5ers?
Funded Trading Plus: 1-Step & Instant: first request from day 0/day 1 once in profit, then every 7 days (every 3 days via add-on); 2-Step: 10 calendar days after funding, then every 10 days; Activation Accounts: after 10 trading days, then every 10 trading days. The5ers: bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up.
Which has the higher profit split?
Funded Trading Plus: 80% up to 90%; The5ers: up to 100%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Funded Trading Plus or The5ers?
On our six-point beginner checklist Funded Trading Plus meets 2 and The5ers meets 2. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Funded Trading Plus and The5ers legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/funded-trading-plus/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/the5ers/legit/.