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Maven Trading vs The5ers: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare Maven Trading and The5ers using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| Maven Trading | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:75 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (3-Step Challenge) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programmes | 7 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | – | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | – | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Scalping | – | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Allowed |
Our verdict
On our scores, Maven Trading (7.2) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Maven Trading has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at The5ers costs $405.
Customers rate The5ers higher: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.3.
The5ers allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose Maven Trading if you want a cheaper challenge, more programmes to choose from, the Match-Trader platform.
- Choose The5ers if you want better customer reviews, more leverage, the TradingView platform.
The two firms in brief
Maven Trading
Maven Trading launched in 2022 with some of the lowest entry prices around, from $13. As well as 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges it offers instant funding and Buy Now Pay Later, where you put down $5 and pay the rest only if you pass. There is no minimum number of trading days.
The5ers
The5ers has been around for roughly ten years and is known for very cheap starter accounts from $2,500. Its main product is High Stakes, a 2-Step challenge, alongside the 1-Step Hyper Growth and Pro Growth models and the low-cost 3-Step Bootcamp. The company is registered in Israel and the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Maven Trading or The5ers?
On our scores, Maven Trading (7.2) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Which is cheaper, Maven Trading or The5ers?
Maven Trading has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at The5ers costs $405.
Can I have accounts with Maven Trading and The5ers at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.