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FTMO vs The5ers: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare FTMO and The5ers using exactly the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. You'll find the full table and our pick below.
Side-by-side 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 | – |
What we think
In our scoring, FTMO (7.0) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge ($405), while FTMO starts at €499.
Traders rate FTMO higher: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot compared with 4.7.
FTMO gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer FTMO if you want better reviews from traders, to keep more of your profit, to trade on MT4.
- You'll probably prefer The5ers if you want a cheaper challenge, more programs to choose from.
Meet the two firms
FTMO
If you've read anything about prop trading, you've probably heard of FTMO. The Prague firm has been around longer than most in Europe and offers a 2-Step or a 1-Step challenge on accounts from $10,000 to $200,000. Pass the 2-Step and your fee comes back with your first payout. A lot of firms model themselves on it.
The5ers
The5ers has been helping traders for about ten years and is registered in Israel and the UK. It's loved for starter accounts from just $2,500. High Stakes, a 2-Step, is the main event, with Hyper Growth and Pro Growth as 1-Step options and Bootcamp as a budget-friendly 3-Step.
Questions traders ask us
Should I choose FTMO or The5ers?
In our scoring, FTMO (7.0) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less, FTMO or The5ers?
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge ($405), while FTMO starts at €499.
Can I have accounts with FTMO and The5ers at the same time?
Absolutely. Many traders buy challenges from more than one firm. Just don't copy trades from someone else's account or hedge one firm against another; nearly every firm bans that.