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Lark Funding vs The5ers: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare Lark Funding 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
| Lark Funding | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:30 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $370 (3-Step Evaluation) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 4 | 5 |
| Platforms | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | – | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
What we think
In our scoring, Lark Funding (7.2) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Lark Funding has the cheaper 100K challenge ($370), while The5ers starts at $405.
Traders rate The5ers higher: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot compared with 4.3.
Lark Funding gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer Lark Funding if you want a cheaper challenge, to trade on DXtrade, Match-Trader.
- You'll probably prefer The5ers if you want better reviews from traders, more programs to choose from, more leverage.
Meet the two firms
Lark Funding
Lark Funding offers instant accounts plus 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges, with no time limit and no minimum days. You trade on cTrader, DXtrade 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 Lark Funding or The5ers?
In our scoring, Lark Funding (7.2) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less, Lark Funding or The5ers?
Lark Funding has the cheaper 100K challenge ($370), while The5ers starts at $405.
Can I have accounts with Lark Funding 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.