Head-to-head comparison
The5ers vs FTMO
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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FTMO
Gold Standard8.7
out of 10
Verdict
The5ers wins by 0.7 points
The5ers scores 9.4/10 compared to FTMO's 8.7/10. The higher score reflects stronger performance across payout history, challenge fairness, Trustpilot ratings, and value for money.
Score breakdown
Payout History
9.5
vs 9.5
The5ers FTMO
Challenge Fairness
9.3
vs 8.3
The5ers FTMO
Trustpilot Score
9.6
vs 9.6
The5ers FTMO
Value for Money
9.2
vs 7.5
The5ers FTMO
Full comparison
| Feature | The5ers | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.4/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Max Funding | $4,000,000 | $200,000 |
| Profit Split | Up to 100% | 80-90% |
| 100K Price | From $95 | €540 |
| Challenge Type | 1-step / 2-step / Bootcamp | 1-step / 2-step |
| Platforms | MT5 | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Established | 2016 | 2015 |
| Jurisdiction | Israel (Raanana) | Czech Republic (Prague) / United States (FTMO US) |
| Total Payouts | $30M+ (firm-reported) | $500M+ (firm-reported) |
| Active Traders | 50,000+ | 200,000+ |
| Broker Backing | Direct market access via institutional liquidity providers | OANDA partnership for US market |
+ 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
+ FTMO strengths
- ✓ Most recognised brand in prop trading — highest conversion for referrals
- ✓ Challenge fee refunded on first payout — effectively free if you pass
- ✓ 4.8 Trustpilot from massive review volume — proven trust
- ✓ Multi-platform: MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
- ✓ FTMO US via OANDA brings regulated broker backing to American traders