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The5ers vs FundingPips: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare The5ers and FundingPips using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| The5ers | FundingPips | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.7/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $405 (High Stakes New) | $466 (2 Step Pro) |
| Programmes | 5 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Not allowed | – |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Restricted |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Restricted |
Our verdict
On our scores, The5ers (6.7) comes out ahead of FundingPips (6.1).
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge ($405); the cheapest at FundingPips costs $466.
Customers rate The5ers higher: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.5.
The5ers allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose The5ers if you want a cheaper challenge, better customer reviews, the TradingView platform.
- Choose FundingPips if you want the Match-Trader, TradeLocker platform.
The two firms in brief
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.
FundingPips
FundingPips started in Dubai in 2022 and has grown into one of the biggest names in the industry. It runs five models: a 1-Step, three 2-Step variants and Zero, an instant account with no evaluation. Unusually, you choose how often you get paid, and the less often you withdraw, the bigger your share.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, The5ers or FundingPips?
On our scores, The5ers (6.7) comes out ahead of FundingPips (6.1).
Which is cheaper, The5ers or FundingPips?
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge ($405); the cheapest at FundingPips costs $466.
Can I have accounts with The5ers and FundingPips 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.