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Funded Elite vs The 5ers
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Quick Overview
Funded Elite
Established 2023·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.3/5.0
Profit Split
60–95%
Evaluation Fee
$13+
Payout Frequency
twice per week (requests)
Payout Speed
Within 24h
The 5ers
Established 2016·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$19+
Payout Frequency
on-demand
Payout Speed
16 hours
Detailed Comparison
| Funded Elite | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5,000 – $300 000 | $2,500 – $250 000 |
| Max Capital | $300,000 | $4 000 000 |
| Profit Split | 60% – 95% | 50% – 100%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $13 – $1299Winner | $19 – $875 |
| Payout Frequency | twice per week (requests) | on-demand |
| Payout Speed | Within 24h | 16 hours |
| Commission | $3.5/lot (Forex) | Spreads as low as 0 |
| Established | 2023 | 2016 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| Funded Elite | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8%Winner | 10% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 8% | 10%Winner |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 8% | 10%Winner |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 3Winner | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
Funded Elite
$7,000
2-Step Challenge
$89
$15,000
2-Step Challenge
$129
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
$199
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
$299
Popular$100,000
2-Step Challenge
$499
$200,000
2-Step Challenge
$899
$300,000
2-Step Challenge
$1299
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
| Funded Elite | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.3 (1 reviews) | 4.7 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.2 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| Funded Elite | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Black Arrow (Futures) |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Metals, Indices, Oil, Crypto, Futures |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | — | $4 000 000 |
Funded Elite — Unique Features
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance)
- Flash Activation: start for $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K funding
- Lite challenges from $13
- MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets incl. Stocks
Key Selling Points
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Flash Activation: start any account for $5, pay after passing
- Customizable profit split (60-95%) at checkout
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K simulated funding
- Lite challenges from just $13
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets: Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
The 5ers — Unique Features
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- NEW: Futures programs on Black Arrow
- High Stakes entry from $19
- Bootcamp: funded for $72 total
- MT5 Hedge and cTrader
- ~336K funded traders
Key Selling Points
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- NEW: Futures programs on Black Arrow platform
- High Stakes entry from just $19
- Bootcamp: funded for $72 total
- MT5 Hedge and cTrader platforms
- 4.8/5 Trustpilot from 21,000+ reviews
- ~336,000 funded traders worldwide
Our Verdict
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It's a tie!
Both firms offer competitive features. Your choice depends on your specific trading style and preferences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
The 5ers (100% vs 95%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Funded Elite ($13 vs $19)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Funded Elite
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.
