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AquaFunded or The5ers: which prop firm is better? (2026)
How do we compare them fairly? Same data for both: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
How do they compare, point by point?
| AquaFunded | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 8 | 5 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? AquaFunded (7.3) beats The5ers (6.7).
Who's cheaper at 100K? AquaFunded at $279.20; The5ers starts at $405.
Who do customers prefer? The5ers, with 4.7/5 on Trustpilot against 3.1.
Who gives you more freedom? AquaFunded, allowing more styles such as news, EAs and weekend holding.
- When is AquaFunded the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, a bigger profit split, more programs.
- When is The5ers the better pick? When you want better customer reviews, to trade on TradingView.
Who are the two firms?
AquaFunded
Need a firm that's fine with EAs, hedging and martingale? AquaFunded allows all three. Its range covers 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000, on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
The5ers
Want the cheapest possible way in? The5ers, around for about ten years and registered in Israel and the UK, sells starter accounts from $2,500. What else? High Stakes is its main 2-Step, Hyper Growth and Pro Growth are 1-Step options, and Bootcamp is a low-cost 3-Step.
Got questions?
Which is better, AquaFunded or The5ers?
Who scores higher? AquaFunded (7.3) beats The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less: AquaFunded or The5ers?
Who's cheaper at 100K? AquaFunded at $279.20; The5ers starts at $405.
Can I have accounts at AquaFunded and The5ers at once?
Yes. Buying challenges at several firms is fine. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.