Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded Futures vs The5ers
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Futures
Forex / CFD
Founded
-
2016
Total cost to funded
Best$113
$249
Eval cost
$113
$249
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
Static
Max profit split
90%
Best100%
First profit
90% split, max $1,100 per daily payout
80% to 100% split, fee refunded, $3,000 payout cap
Payout speed
Daily, $500 minimum
Every 14 days
Max account
$150K
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
40% eval only, none funded
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateVolumetrica
MT5cTrader
Strengths & watch-outs
AquaFunded Futures
Strengths
- Daily payouts, no consistency rule once funded
- One-time fee, 100% refundable, no time limit
- EOD drawdown, news trading and weekend holding allowed
Watch-outs
- Payouts only start once the account reaches $52,100
- Max $1,100 per daily payout, $500 minimum, $550 net profit rule
- 40% consistency on the evaluation, $1,000 daily loss limit
The5ers
Strengths
- Fee refunded once you reach Pro Trader, plus a $25 reward after step 1
- No time limit, no consistency rule
- Profit split scales from 80% up to 100%
Watch-outs
- Two steps: 10% then 5% profit target
- 4% daily loss, 8% max loss, 3 profitable days per step
- Payouts capped at $3,000, $300 minimum withdrawal
🐨 PropKoala verdict
AquaFunded Futures is cheaper to get funded at $113 total. The5ers offers a higher max split at 100%. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.