The two veterans
The5ers vs FTMO
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Challenger
The5ers
8.8/10
The best scaling program on the market
1 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Our pick
FTMO
9.0/10
The original benchmark, the most recognised name in the industry
4 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · FTMO
FTMO wins narrowly thanks to its three platforms and support. The5ers remains the best option for growing an account up to $4M.
Full comparison
| The5ers | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| YourFunding score | 8.8/10 | 9.0/10 |
| From | $491 | ≈ $499 |
| Profit split | 80 → 100% | 80 → 90% |
| Payout frequency | Every 2 weeks | After 14 days, then on demand |
| Max capital | $4M | $200K |
| Founded | 2016 | 2015 |
| Platforms | MT5 | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Payouts | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Rules | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Price | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| Support | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Reputation | 9.3 | 9.8 |
Choose The5ers if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want to target very large capital
- Value a long track record
Choose FTMO if you…
- Want the safest firm on the market
- Are a beginner who wants a static drawdown
- Need multilingual support
Head-to-head
