The5ers5 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
Forex head-to-head
The5ers vs Blue Guardian
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
VS
Challenger
Blue Guardian
8.6/10
No time limit, payouts in about an hour
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · The5ers
The5ers wins with 8.6/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on price, support and reputation. Blue Guardian does better on payouts and rules.
Full comparison
The5ers5 criteria won8.6/10Blue Guardian3 criteria won8.6/10- From
- $239
- Profit split
- 80 → 85%
- Payout frequency
- Every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $400K
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader
Choose The5ers if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want to target very large capital
- Value a long track record
Choose Blue Guardian if you…
- Hate time pressure
- Want to be paid very quickly
- Use EAs
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | The5ers | Blue Guardian | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $39High Stakes | $26.661-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 10K | $78High Stakes | $38.661-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 25K | $195High Stakes | $66.662-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 50K | $279High Stakes | $1272-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 100K | $95Bootcamp | $2392-Step Nano | The5ers |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| The5ers | Blue Guardian | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Orders banned ±2 min | Restricted |
| EAs and bots | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend and overnight | Allowed (watch swap costs) | Allowed |
| Time limit | No limit | No limit |
| Minimum days | 3 profitable days per phase | 5 profitable days per phase |
| Minimum withdrawal | $250 | Not specified |
| Max leverage | 1:100 | 1:30 |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: The5ers 8.6 versus Blue Guardian 9.2, edge to Blue Guardian.
- Rules: The5ers 8.6 versus Blue Guardian 8.8, edge to Blue Guardian.
- Price: The5ers 8.0 versus Blue Guardian 7.8, edge to The5ers.
- Support: The5ers 9.0 versus Blue Guardian 8.4, edge to The5ers.
- Reputation: The5ers 9.3 versus Blue Guardian 8.5, edge to The5ers.
FAQ
The5ers or Blue Guardian: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, Blue Guardian is cheaper: $127 versus $279 at The5ers (public prices without promotions).
The5ers or Blue Guardian: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, Blue Guardian scores 9.2/10 versus 8.6/10. Stated speed: ≈ 14 days for the first at The5ers, ≈ 1h on average at Blue Guardian.
Which is more reliable, The5ers or Blue Guardian?
On reputation, The5ers scores 9.3/10 versus 8.5/10 for Blue Guardian. The5ers has been around since 2016, Blue Guardian since 2021.
Should I choose The5ers or Blue Guardian?
The5ers wins this head-to-head with 8.6/10 in the YourFunding rankings. The5ers wins with 8.6/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on price, support and reputation. Blue Guardian does better on payouts and rules.
