Head-to-head comparison
The5ers vs Apex Trader Funding
Detailed side-by-side breakdown of scores, funding, costs, and payouts. Updated for 2026.
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The5ers
Editor's Pick9.4
out of 10
VS
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Apex Trader Funding
Most Flexible8.5
out of 10
Verdict
The5ers wins by 0.9 points
The5ers scores 9.4/10 compared to Apex Trader Funding's 8.5/10. The higher score reflects stronger performance across payout history, challenge fairness, Trustpilot ratings, and value for money.
Score breakdown
Payout History
9.5
vs 8.5
The5ers Apex Tra
Challenge Fairness
9.3
vs 8.3
The5ers Apex Tra
Trustpilot Score
9.6
vs 8.8
The5ers Apex Tra
Value for Money
9.2
vs 8.6
The5ers Apex Tra
Full comparison
| Feature | The5ers | Apex Trader Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.4/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Max Funding | $4,000,000 | $300,000 |
| Profit Split | Up to 100% | 100% first $25K, then 90% |
| 100K Price | From $95 | From $167 |
| Challenge Type | 1-step / 2-step / Bootcamp | 1-step |
| Platforms | MT5 | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, 14+ platforms |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Established | 2016 | 2021 |
| Jurisdiction | Israel (Raanana) | United States (Austin, TX) |
| Total Payouts | $30M+ (firm-reported) | $378M+ (firm-reported) |
| Active Traders | 50,000+ | 300,000+ |
| Broker Backing | Direct market access via institutional liquidity providers | Direct CME access via Rithmic/Tradovate |
+ The5ers strengths
- ✓ Scaling to $4M is genuine and well-documented — multiple traders have reached seven figures
- ✓ 100% profit split at the highest scaling tier is unmatched in the industry
- ✓ Bootcamp entry at $95 is the lowest barrier for a $100K path in the market
- ✓ No time limits on any evaluation — trade at your own pace
- ✓ 8+ years of consistent payout history with zero reported shutdowns or freezes
+ Apex Trader Funding strengths
- ✓ 100% profit on first $25K — highest initial retention in the market
- ✓ 14+ platform options including NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Sierra Chart
- ✓ Up to 20 simultaneous funded accounts for scaling
- ✓ Frequent 80-90% discount campaigns on evaluations
- ✓ $378M+ in total payouts — substantial track record