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FundedElite vs The5ers: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare FundedElite 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
| FundedElite | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 8 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
What we think
In our scoring, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while The5ers starts at $405.
Traders rate The5ers higher: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot compared with 4.3.
FundedElite gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer FundedElite if you want a cheaper challenge, more programs to choose from, to trade on Match-Trader.
- You'll probably prefer The5ers if you want better reviews from traders, to trade on TradingView, cTrader.
Meet the two firms
FundedElite
FundedElite offers 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and an option with a free retry), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You'll trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
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 FundedElite or The5ers?
In our scoring, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less, FundedElite or The5ers?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while The5ers starts at $405.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite 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.