FTMO vs The5ers: rules, prices & payouts compared
First listed challenge per firm shown; see firm pages for every plan. Checked 2026-10-18.
Pick FTMO if you want a higher advertised split, fewer consistency constraints.
Pick The5ers if you want more published detail.
Score
FTMO #5 · score 96/100
The5ers Unranked · insufficient data
Account sizes
FTMO $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
The5ers $100K
Price
FTMO €89 / €250 / €345 / €540 / €1,080 (refundable)
The5ers $249
Profit target
FTMO 10% (phase 1) / 5% (phase 2)
The5ers 10%
Daily loss limit
FTMO 5%
The5ers 3% (of higher of EOD equity or balance)
Max drawdown
FTMO 10%
The5ers 6%
Drawdown type
FTMO EOD trailing (Max Loss recalculated daily at 00:00 CE(S)T, locks at initial capital)
The5ers Static (from initial balance)
Min trading days
FTMO 4
The5ers None stated
Consistency rule
FTMO None on evaluation (Best Day rule legacy; 50% consistency applies to rewards on accounts from 12 Oct 2026)
The5ers 50% per day (evaluation and Pro)
Profit split
FTMO Up to 90%
The5ers 75%
Payout frequency
FTMO Unknown
The5ers Unknown
Payout minimum
FTMO Unknown
The5ers $250
FAQ
Is FTMO or The5ers better?
On our formula: FTMO #5 · score 96/100; The5ers Unranked · insufficient data. The right pick depends on your style: drawdown type and consistency rules matter more than headline split.
Which has faster payouts, FTMO or The5ers?
FTMO: unknown. The5ers: unknown.
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