Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs The5ers
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Forex / CFD
Founded
-
2016
Total cost to funded
Best$143
$249
Eval cost
$143
$249
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
Static
Static
Max profit split
90%
Best100%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
80% to 100% split, fee refunded, $3,000 payout cap
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
Every 14 days
Max account
-
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
50% funded
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
MT5cTrader
Strengths & watch-outs
AquaFunded
Strengths
- No minimum trading days on the challenge, can pass in 1 day
- News trading, weekend holding and EAs allowed
- One-time fee, 100% refundable, 90% split
Watch-outs
- Two phases with a high $5,000 then $2,500 profit target
- 50% consistency rule and 3 minimum trading days once funded
- Bi-weekly rewards, leverage drops from 1:100 to 1:50 once funded
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 is cheaper to get funded at $143 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.