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FundedElite vs The5ers (2026): which prop firm wins?
Both firms are judged on identical inputs: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The table and our verdict follow.
Side by side
| 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 | – |
Our take
FundedElite scores 7.2 and beats The5ers on 6.7.
FundedElite is cheaper at 100K ($299); The5ers starts at $405.
Buyers rate The5ers higher on Trustpilot: 4.7/5 versus 4.3.
FundedElite permits more trading styles, such as news, EAs and weekend holds.
- Go with FundedElite if you value a lower challenge fee, a wider choice of challenges, trading on Match-Trader.
- Go with The5ers if you value stronger customer reviews, trading on TradingView, cTrader.
Each firm in a nutshell
FundedElite
FundedElite sells 1- and 2-Step challenges, including Lite versions and an option with a free retry, plus instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. Platforms are MT5 and Match-Trader.
The5ers
The5ers has roughly a decade behind it and is registered in Israel and the UK. It is best known for tiny starter accounts from $2,500. High Stakes, a 2-Step evaluation, is the flagship; Hyper Growth and Pro Growth are 1-Step options, and Bootcamp is a budget 3-Step route.
Common questions
FundedElite or The5ers: which is the better pick?
FundedElite scores 7.2 and beats The5ers on 6.7.
Is FundedElite or The5ers cheaper?
FundedElite is cheaper at 100K ($299); The5ers starts at $405.
Can I run accounts at FundedElite and The5ers together?
Yes. Holding challenges at several firms is fine. What nearly every firm forbids is copying another person's trades or hedging one firm's account against another.