Head-to-head comparison
The5ers vs Topstep
Detailed side-by-side breakdown of scores, funding, costs, and payouts. Updated for 2026.
T
The5ers
Editor's Pick9.4
out of 10
VS
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Topstep
Most Trusted8.9
out of 10
Verdict
The5ers wins by 0.5 points
The5ers scores 9.4/10 compared to Topstep's 8.9/10. The higher score reflects stronger performance across payout history, challenge fairness, Trustpilot ratings, and value for money.
Score breakdown
Payout History
9.5
vs 9.8
The5ers Topstep
Challenge Fairness
9.3
vs 8.5
The5ers Topstep
Trustpilot Score
9.6
vs 8.8
The5ers Topstep
Value for Money
9.2
vs 8.7
The5ers Topstep
Full comparison
| Feature | The5ers | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.4/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Max Funding | $4,000,000 | $150,000 |
| Profit Split | Up to 100% | 100% first $10K, then 90% |
| 100K Price | From $95 | $49/mo |
| Challenge Type | 1-step / 2-step / Bootcamp | 1-step (Trading Combine) |
| Platforms | MT5 | TopstepX |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Established | 2016 | 2012 |
| Jurisdiction | Israel (Raanana) | United States (Chicago, IL) |
| Total Payouts | $30M+ (firm-reported) | $1.1B+ (firm-reported) |
| Active Traders | 50,000+ | 150,000+ |
| Broker Backing | Direct market access via institutional liquidity providers | Direct CME access |
+ 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
+ Topstep strengths
- ✓ 14 years of operation — longest track record in the prop firm industry
- ✓ $1.1B+ in total payouts — the most of any prop firm
- ✓ Commission-free execution on TopstepX saves $800-1,200/month for active traders
- ✓ EOD trailing drawdown is more forgiving than intraday trailing models
- ✓ $49/month for 100K evaluation is the cheapest monthly entry in the market