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Maven Trading vs The5ers: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare Maven Trading 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
| Maven Trading | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:75 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (3-Step Challenge) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 7 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | – | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | – | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Scalping | – | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Allowed |
What we think
In our scoring, Maven Trading (7.2) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Maven Trading 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.
The5ers gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer Maven Trading 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, more leverage, to trade on TradingView.
Meet the two firms
Maven Trading
Maven Trading opened in 2022 with some of the friendliest prices around, starting at just $13. Besides 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, it has instant accounts and Buy Now Pay Later, where you put down $5 and pay the rest only if you pass. There's no minimum number of trading days either.
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 Maven Trading or The5ers?
In our scoring, Maven Trading (7.2) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less, Maven Trading or The5ers?
Maven Trading has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while The5ers starts at $405.
Can I have accounts with Maven Trading 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.