BrightFunded3 criteria won8.7/10- From
- €477
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Payout frequency
- 30 days, then every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $400K
- Age
- 3 years
- Platforms
- MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
Forex head-to-head
BrightFunded vs The5ers
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
BrightFunded
8.7/10
Uncapped scaling and Trade2Earn tokens
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
The5ers
8.6/10
The best scaling program on the market
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · BrightFunded
BrightFunded wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts and rules. The5ers does better on support and reputation.
Full comparison
BrightFunded3 criteria won8.7/10The5ers5 criteria won8.6/10- From
- $455
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Payout frequency
- Every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $4M
- Age
- 10 years
- Platforms
- MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Choose BrightFunded if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want a static drawdown with no consistency rule
- Like being rewarded on every trade
Choose The5ers if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want to target very large capital
- Value a long track record
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | BrightFunded | The5ers | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | €472-Step Bright | $39High Stakes | The5ers |
| 10K | €872-Step Bright | $78High Stakes | The5ers |
| 25K | €1872-Step Bright | $195High Stakes | The5ers |
| 50K | €2772-Step Bright | $279High Stakes | The5ers |
| 100K | €4772-Step Bright | $95Bootcamp | The5ers |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| BrightFunded | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Allowed in evaluation; banned ±5 min when funded | Orders banned ±2 min |
| EAs and bots | Allowed (no HFT, arbitrage or grid) | Allowed |
| Weekend and overnight | Allowed | Allowed (watch swap costs) |
| Time limit | Not specified | No limit |
| Minimum days | Not specified | 3 profitable days per phase |
| Consistency rule | None | Not specified |
| Minimum withdrawal | Not specified | $250 |
| Max leverage | Not specified | 1:100 |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: BrightFunded 9.0 versus The5ers 8.6, edge to BrightFunded.
- Rules: BrightFunded 9.0 versus The5ers 8.6, edge to BrightFunded.
- Price: tied at 8.0.
- Support: BrightFunded 8.4 versus The5ers 9.0, edge to The5ers.
- Reputation: BrightFunded 8.4 versus The5ers 9.3, edge to The5ers.
FAQ
BrightFunded or The5ers: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, The5ers is cheaper: $279 versus €277 at BrightFunded (public prices without promotions).
BrightFunded or The5ers: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, BrightFunded scores 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10. Stated speed: guaranteed within 24h at BrightFunded, ≈ 14 days for the first at The5ers.
Which is more reliable, BrightFunded or The5ers?
On reputation, The5ers scores 9.3/10 versus 8.4/10 for BrightFunded. BrightFunded has been around since 2023, The5ers since 2016.
Should I choose BrightFunded or The5ers?
BrightFunded wins this head-to-head with 8.7/10 in the YourFunding rankings. BrightFunded wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts and rules. The5ers does better on support and reputation.
