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The 5ers vs Funded Elite
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: The 5ers
Quick Overview
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
Funded Elite
Established 2023·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.3/5.0
Profit Split
60–95%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Payout Speed
Within 24h
Detailed Comparison
| The 5ers | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $2,500 – $250 000 | $7 000 – $300 000 |
| Max Capital | $4 000 000 | $400,000 |
| Profit Split | 50% – 100%Winner | 60% – 95% |
| Evaluation Fee | $95 – $875Winner | $120 – $700 |
| Payout Frequency | on-demand | Bi-weekly |
| Payout Speed | 16 hours | Within 24h |
| Commission | Spreads as low as 0 | $3.5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2016 | 2023 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| The 5ers | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 8%Winner |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 3Winner |
Pricing & Account Options
The 5ers
$5,000
Hyper Growth
$260
$10,000
Hyper Growth
$450
Popular$20,000
Hyper Growth
$850
$100,000
High Stakes
$500
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
Ratings & Trust
| The 5ers | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.5 / 5.0Winner | 4.3 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.7 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.2 (2 reviews) | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| The 5ers | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker |
| Instruments | Forex, Metals, Indices, Oil, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $4 000 000 | — |
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
Funded Elite — Unique Features
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Up to $400K funding
- Flash Activation: Start for just $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Customizable payout frequency (3-21 days)
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- Ultra-low spreads from 0.01
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
- 34% average pass rate
Key Selling Points
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Up to $400K funding
- Flash Activation: Start for just $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Customizable payout frequency (3-21 days)
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- Ultra-low spreads from 0.01
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
- 34% average pass rate
Our Verdict
The 5ers wins in 4 of 9 categories
The 5ers has an edge over Funded Elite, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
The 5ers (100% vs 95%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
The 5ers ($95 vs $120)
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.
