Head-to-head comparison · 2026
E8 Markets 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
2021
2016
Total cost to funded
Best$160
$278
Eval cost
$160
$278
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
Static
Max profit split
80%
Best100%
First profit
80% split (Signature)
50% to up to 100%
Payout speed
First payout in 3 days
Every 14 days
Max account
$500K
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
None on eval, 35% funded
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
cTraderMT5TradeLocker
MT5cTrader
Strengths & watch-outs
E8 Markets
Strengths
- One-time fee, no activation fee
- One phase, can pass in a single day
- First payout possible after 3 days
Watch-outs
- 80% split on Signature, lower than most
- 35% consistency rule once funded
- $1,000 daily pause on the funded account
The5ers
Strengths
- No time limit on evals
- Scales to $4M
- Strong education + ratings
Watch-outs
- Split starts low (50%)
- Capital-growth model is slow
- Fewer platforms
🐨 PropKoala verdict
E8 Markets is cheaper to get funded at $160 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.