RebelsFunding 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 €69).
- Higher headline split: The5ers (up to 100%).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: The5ers (4.7).
- Overall PA Score: RebelsFunding 7.2 vs The5ers 8.6.
RebelsFunding stronger on 1The5ers stronger on 7of 11 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| RebelsFunding7.2 PA Score | The5ers8.6 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.2 | 8.6 (stronger figure) |
| Trustpilot | 4.22,883 | 4.740,518 (stronger figure) |
| Founded | 2023 | 2016 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | Bratislava, Slovakia | Not published |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Stocks, Futures (stronger figure) |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step, 4-step | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step |
| Entry fee from | €69 | $19 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | €2.67 | $1.1 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $320K (stronger figure) | $250K |
| Profit target | 5% per phase (Copper/Bronze), 8%/5% (Silver), 10% (Gold/Diamond) | 10% / 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% (Copper/Bronze/Silver); none in Gold evaluation (4% on RCF); none on Diamond | 5% |
| Max drawdown | 10% static (Copper/Bronze/Silver); 6% static (Gold/Diamond) | 10% |
| Drawdown type | static | Not published |
| Profit split | 75-80% up to 90% | up to 100% (stronger figure) |
| Leverage | Up to 1:200 on major FX in Copper/Bronze evaluation (1:100 Silver, 1:50 Gold/Diamond); lower on RCF accounts and larger sizes; crypto/stocks 1:2.5 | 1:100 (High Stakes); 1:30 (Hyper Growth, Bootcamp) |
| Platforms | RF-Trader | MT5 |
| Payout frequency | First reward request not earlier than 14 calendar days after the first trade on each RCF account; later cadence not published | 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) | 14 | 14 |
| Min trading days | Not published | 3 |
| Consistency rule | Not published | 2-Step (New/Classic) and 1-Step plans: best day max 50% of total profit (funded/Pro account; 1-Step also in evaluation); Futures: 40%; High Stakes, Hyper Growth, Bootcamp: not stated |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Discount code | 40% off first challenge | Not published |
| Visit site (opens RebelsFunding in a new tab) | Visit site (opens The5ers in a new tab)Our referral code: Enter it at checkout so we're credited. |
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 leads clearly, 8.6 to 7.2. Both sell CFD accounts, so the rules line up like for like. Who each one suits, going only by what they publish:
Pick RebelsFunding if
- you want the fee back when you get paid
- you need RF-Trader
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($3M+ Paid Out to RebelsFunding Traders)
Pick The5ers if
- you want the cheaper way in ($19 vs €69 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($1.1 vs €2.67)
- a higher headline split matters (up to 100%)
- you need MT5
- review volume matters to you (40,518 Trustpilot reviews vs 2,883)
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2016)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer. FTMO prices in EUR; no FX conversion is applied.
| Account | RebelsFunding | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | €69 | $35 |
| $10K | €73 | $69 |
| $20K | €95 | $22 |
Payouts
RebelsFunding: First reward request not earlier than 14 calendar days after the first trade on each RCF account; later cadence not published. First payout after 14 days. Methods: RiseWorks, Cryptocurrency, Bank transfer. The firm reports "$3M+ Paid Out to RebelsFunding Traders" (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 | Consistency ruleRules | none | 2-Step (New/Classic) and 1-Step plans: best day max 50% of total profit (funded/Pro account; 1-Step also in evaluation); Futures: 40%; High Stakes, Hyper Growth, Bootcamp: not stated | |
| 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 RebelsFunding legit? · Is The5ers legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, RebelsFunding or The5ers?
Smallest published entry fee: RebelsFunding €69, The5ers $19. Cheapest per $1K of account: RebelsFunding €2.67, The5ers $1.1.
Which pays out faster, RebelsFunding or The5ers?
RebelsFunding: First reward request not earlier than 14 calendar days after the first trade on each RCF account; later cadence not published. 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?
RebelsFunding: 75–80% up to 90%; The5ers: up to 100%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, RebelsFunding or The5ers?
On our six-point beginner checklist RebelsFunding meets 4 and The5ers meets 2. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are RebelsFunding and The5ers legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/rebelsfunding/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/the5ers/legit/.