The5ers vs FTMO

The5ersRating 3.3/566Transparency Index
GoodFTMORating 3.5/570Transparency Index
Good

Prices, rules and payouts for The5ers and FTMO, side by side. Every fact comes from the firm's own website and links to the page it came from. Firm data checked: The5ers 8 October 2026; FTMO 8 October 2026.

Quick answer

  • Pick The5ers if you want the higher top profit split the firm states (up to 100% vs 90%, conditions apply).
  • Pick FTMO if you put transparency first (Transparency Index 70 vs 66).
  • Either way: both support MetaTrader 5.

Side-by-side comparison

The5ers and FTMO compared
FeatureThe5ersFTMO
MyPropGenius rating3.3/53.5/5
Transparency Index66/100 · Good70/100 · Good higher
Entry price (USD)$19 (cheapest account, list price) 1
Firm's wording: “Profit Target10%5%10% For ScalingCost$19”
No verified US-dollar list price
Highest profit splitUp to 100% higher (conditions apply — see the firm's wording) 12
Firm's wording: “The profit split starts at 50% and scales to 100%.”
Up to 90% 1
Firm's wording: “FTMO Challenge: 1-Step: You receive 90% of the profit.”
Account types1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step 121-Step, 2-Step 12
MarketsForex, Futures, Crypto, Indices, Commodities, Metals 12Forex, Futures, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Metals 12
PlatformsMetaTrader 5, BlackArrow 12MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, cTrader 1
Maximum drawdown typeNot confirmedStatic 1 · Trailing (incl. end-of-day trailing) 1 — differs by account type
US tradersNot confirmedNot confirmed
ScalpingNot confirmedNot confirmed
News tradingAllowed (at least one account type) 1Allowed (at least one account type) 1
EAs / trading botsAllowed (at least one account type) 1Allowed (at least one account type) 1
Weekend holdingAllowed (at least one account type) 1Allowed (at least one account type) 1
Evaluation time limitNo time limit (at least one account type) 1No time limit (at least one account type) 1
Scaling planYes 1Yes 1
Date checked8 October 20268 October 2026

How to read this: every value comes from the firm's own website and the numbered source links [1] [2] go to the page it came from. The bars only redraw the numbers in the table: the highlighted bar is the higher split, the higher Transparency Index score or the lower entry price. "Not confirmed" means the firm's site did not clearly state it, or it applies only with conditions (for example a window around news releases or a paid add-on). "At least one account type" means the rule can differ between a firm's programmes — check the linked page for the account you want. The rating is the firm's Transparency Index score ÷ 20: it measures how openly a firm discloses its rules, prices, payouts and ownership, not how likely you are to pass or be paid.

About The5ers

  • The5ers sells simulated evaluations for CFD traders in three formats: a one-step Growth programme, a two-step High Stakes programme and a three-step Bootcamp. 1
  • It also runs a futures programme on the BlackArrow platform. 1
  • CFD trading is on MetaTrader 5. 1
  • The highest profit split the firm advertises is 100%, but it is reached through the scaling plans. 1
  • The website is operated by Five Percent Online Ltd, a company registered in the UK. 1
  • The firm says it has operated "Since 2016" and claims "262K Pro Traders" and "171 Employees In 24 Countries". 1
  • The firm states that all evaluation activity takes place in a simulated environment. 1

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About FTMO

  • FTMO sells two evaluation products for CFD trading: the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step. 1
  • It also runs FTMO Futures, with two monthly-subscription evaluations called Growth and Pro. 1
  • All accounts are demo accounts with fictitious funds; traders who pass and trade an FTMO Account can earn rewards paid in real money. 1
  • The homepage pricing table offers account sizes from $10,000 to $200,000 for a one-time fee. 1
  • The 1-Step pays a 90% reward split from the start; the 2-Step starts at 80% and can rise to 90%. 1
  • FTMO's site says it has operated "since 2015" and shows "$650M+ Paid in rewards" and "4.5M+ Customers worldwide". These are the firm's own figures, which we have not verified. 1
  • The firm's footer states that FTMO only provides simulated trading and educational tools, and that FTMO companies do not act as a broker or accept deposits. 1

From our FTMO review: each sentence links to the firm's own page it comes from (pages saved 7–8 October 2026).

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The5ers vs FTMO: FAQ

Which is cheaper, The5ers or FTMO?

The5ers's cheapest account is listed at $19 (list price). FTMO's site did not show a US-dollar list price we could verify. Figures checked on each firm's own website on 8 October 2026; prices change often, so confirm at checkout.

Which has the higher profit split, The5ers or FTMO?

The5ers lists up to 100%; FTMO lists up to 90%. These are the highest splits each firm says a trader can reach, which can depend on the account type or a scaling plan. Figures checked on each firm's own website on 8 October 2026.

Do The5ers and FTMO accept US traders?

The5ers's site did not confirm whether US traders are accepted. FTMO's site did not confirm whether US traders are accepted. Answers checked on each firm's own website on 8 October 2026; check the firm's current country list before you buy.

Which platforms do The5ers and FTMO support?

The5ers: MetaTrader 5, BlackArrow. FTMO: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, cTrader. From each firm's own website.

Which has the higher MyPropGenius rating?

FTMO has the higher MyPropGenius rating. The5ers: 3.3/5 (Transparency Index 66/100, Good). FTMO: 3.5/5 (Transparency Index 70/100, Good). The rating measures how openly a firm discloses its rules, prices, payouts and ownership; it does not predict whether you will pass or be paid.

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