FundedNext 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 $32.99).
- Higher headline split: The5ers (up to 100%).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: The5ers (4.7).
- Overall PA Score: FundedNext 7.7 vs The5ers 8.7.
FundedNext stronger on 0The5ers stronger on 9of 11 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| FundedNext7.7 PA Score | The5ers8.7 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.7 | 8.7 (stronger figure) |
| Trustpilot | 4.582,278 | 4.740,518 (stronger figure) |
| Founded | 2022 | 2016 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | Ajman, UAE | Not published |
| Markets | Forex, Futures | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Stocks, Futures (stronger figure) |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, instant | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step |
| Entry fee from | $32.99 | $19 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $4.6 | $1.1 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $200K | $250K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 8% / 5% | 10% / 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | 5% |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Drawdown type | static | Not published |
| Profit split | up to 95% | up to 100% (stronger figure) |
| Leverage | Not published | 1:100 (High Stakes); 1:30 (Hyper Growth, Bootcamp) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView | MT5 |
| Payout frequency | 14 days (2-Step); 5 days (1-Step); on-demand/bi-weekly (Instant) | 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) | 21 | 14 (stronger figure) |
| Min trading days | 5 | 3 |
| Consistency rule | Not published | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Not published | Allowed |
| Discount code | Up to 41% off (41% on Stellar 6K/Lite 5K/Instant 2K; 20% on other ≤$50K CFD accounts) (Halloween; homepage countdown ends 31 Oct) | Not published |
| Visit site (opens FundedNext 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 FundedNext 7.7/10, a clear but not huge 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 FundedNext if
- you trade high-impact news
- you need MT4, cTrader and Match-Trader
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($306.9M+ total rewarded)
Pick The5ers if
- you want the cheaper way in ($19 vs $32.99 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($1.1 vs $4.6)
- a higher headline split matters (up to 100%)
- you hold positions over the weekend
- 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 | FundedNext | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $32.99 | $35 |
| $10K | $59.99 | $69 |
| $20K | $599.99 | $22 |
| $25K | $139.99 | $176 |
| $50K | $229.99 | $249 |
| $100K | $549.99 | $405 |
Payouts
FundedNext: 14 days (2-Step); 5 days (1-Step); on-demand/bi-weekly (Instant). First payout after 21 days. Methods: USDT (ERC20/TRC20), USDC (ERC20), Confirmo, RiseWorks, bank transfer. The firm reports "$306.9M+ total rewarded" (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 | |
| FundedNext | Discount codeOffers | FNTRICK (Up to 41% off (41% on Stellar 6K/Lite 5K/Instant 2K; 20% on other ≤$50K CFD accounts)) | FNTRICK (Up to 41% off (41% on Stellar 6K/Lite 5K/Instant 2K; 20% on other ≤$50K CFD accounts) (Halloween; homepage countdown ends 31 Oct)) | |
| FundedNext | Fee fromCorrection | 59.99 | 32.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: $10K feeCorrection | none | 59.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: $25K feeCorrection | none | 139.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: $50K feeCorrection | none | 229.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: $5K feeCorrection | none | 32.99 |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is FundedNext legit? · Is The5ers legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, FundedNext or The5ers?
Smallest published entry fee: FundedNext $32.99, The5ers $19. Cheapest per $1K of account: FundedNext $4.6, The5ers $1.1.
Which pays out faster, FundedNext or The5ers?
FundedNext: 14 days (2-Step); 5 days (1-Step); on-demand/bi-weekly (Instant). 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?
FundedNext: up to 95%; The5ers: up to 100%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, FundedNext or The5ers?
On our six-point beginner checklist FundedNext meets 3 and The5ers meets 2. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are FundedNext and The5ers legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/fundednext/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/the5ers/legit/.