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FundedElite 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?
| FundedElite | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 8 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? FundedElite (7.2) beats The5ers (6.7).
Who's cheaper at 100K? FundedElite at $299; The5ers starts at $405.
Who do customers prefer? The5ers, with 4.7/5 on Trustpilot against 4.3.
Who gives you more freedom? FundedElite, allowing more styles such as news, EAs and weekend holding.
- When is FundedElite the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, more programs, to trade on Match-Trader.
- When is The5ers the better pick? When you want better customer reviews, to trade on TradingView, cTrader.
Who are the two firms?
FundedElite
Use martingale or grid? FundedElite allows both, as well as news trading and hedging. It sells 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite versions and a free-retry option included), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5, on MT5 or Match-Trader.
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, FundedElite or The5ers?
Who scores higher? FundedElite (7.2) beats The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less: FundedElite or The5ers?
Who's cheaper at 100K? FundedElite at $299; The5ers starts at $405.
Can I have accounts at FundedElite 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.