COMPARISON 2026
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BrightFunded vs The 5ers
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: The 5ers
Quick Overview
BrightFunded
Established 2023·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–100%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
weekly
Payout Speed
Within 48 hours
The 5ers
Established 2016·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$95+
Payout Frequency
on-demand
Payout Speed
16 hours
Detailed Comparison
| BrightFunded | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5 000 – $200 000 | $2,500 – $250 000 |
| Max Capital | $400 000 | $4 000 000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 100% | 50% – 100% |
| Evaluation Fee | $120 – $950 | $95 – $875Winner |
| Payout Frequency | weekly | on-demand |
| Payout Speed | Within 48 hours | 16 hours |
| Commission | $3.5/lot (Forex) | Spreads as low as 0 |
| Established | 2023 | 2016 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| BrightFunded | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8%Winner | 10% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
BrightFunded
$10,000
2-Step Challenge
€89
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
€189
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
€289
$100,000
2-Step Challenge
€495
Popular$200,000
2-Step Challenge
€950
The 5ers
$5,000
Hyper Growth
$260
$10,000
Hyper Growth
$450
Popular$20,000
Hyper Growth
$850
$100,000
High Stakes
$500
Ratings & Trust
| BrightFunded | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews) | 4.7 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.2 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| BrightFunded | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | cTrader, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade | MetaTrader 5 |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Metals, Indices, Oil, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $400 000 | $4 000 000 |
BrightFunded — Unique Features
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation phases
- 24-hour guaranteed payout processing
- Weekly payouts (every 7 days)
- Scale to unlimited with up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn loyalty program (earn tokens on every trade)
- No Consistency Rules
- Spreads from 0.0 pips
- Up to 1:100 leverage
- 150+ instruments available
- $12M+ paid to traders
Key Selling Points
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation phases
- 24-hour guaranteed payout processing
- Weekly payouts (every 7 days)
- Scale to unlimited account size with up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn loyalty program (earn tokens on every trade)
- No Consistency Rules
- Spreads from 0.0 pips
- Up to 1:100 leverage
- 150+ instruments available
- $12M+ paid to traders
The 5ers — Unique Features
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- Free educational resources via Academy
- Transparent one-time fees
- Fastest growth plans in industry
- 24/7 Support & Guidance
- 262K+ funded traders
- Futures trading available
Key Selling Points
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- Free educational resources via Academy
- Transparent one-time fees
- Fastest growth plans in industry
- 24/7 Support & Guidance
- 262K+ funded traders
- Now offering Futures trading
Our Verdict
The 5ers wins in 2 of 9 categories
The 5ers has an edge over BrightFunded, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
BrightFunded (100% vs 100%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
The 5ers ($95 vs $120)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
BrightFunded
Can I have accounts at both firms?
Yes, most traders hold accounts at multiple prop firms simultaneously to diversify and take advantage of each firm's unique benefits.
