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Lark Funding 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?
| Lark Funding | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:30 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $370 (3-Step Evaluation) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 4 | 5 |
| Platforms | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | – | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? Lark Funding (7.2) beats The5ers (6.7).
Who's cheaper at 100K? Lark Funding at $370; The5ers starts at $405.
Who do customers prefer? The5ers, with 4.7/5 on Trustpilot against 4.3.
Who gives you more freedom? Lark Funding, allowing more styles such as news, EAs and weekend holding.
- When is Lark Funding the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, to trade on DXtrade, Match-Trader.
- When is The5ers the better pick? When you want better customer reviews, more programs, more leverage.
Who are the two firms?
Lark Funding
Tired of consistency rules? Lark Funding has none. It offers instant accounts plus 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges, with no time limit and no minimum days, on cTrader, DXtrade 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, Lark Funding or The5ers?
Who scores higher? Lark Funding (7.2) beats The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less: Lark Funding or The5ers?
Who's cheaper at 100K? Lark Funding at $370; The5ers starts at $405.
Can I have accounts at Lark Funding 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.