Head-to-head comparison · 2026
FundedNext vs The5ers Futures
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Futures
Founded
2022
2016
Total cost to funded
$229.99
Best$100
Eval cost
$229.99
$100
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
EOD
Max profit split
80%
Best100%
First profit
80% reward share, fee refunded at 3rd reward
Fee refunded on 3rd payout
Payout speed
First after 21 days, then every 14
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Max account
Best$4.0M
$500K
Consistency rule
None
40% per position
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
MT4cTraderMT5
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Strengths & watch-outs
FundedNext
Strengths
- Static drawdown and no consistency rule
- Challenge fee refunded with your 3rd reward
- News trading allowed, resets available
Watch-outs
- Two-phase challenge (8% then 4%), minimum 5 trading days
- First payout only after 21 days, then every 14
- 80% reward share, 3% max risk per trade, news profits capped at 40%
The5ers Futures
Strengths
- Low one-time fee, refunded on your 3rd payout
- EOD drawdown, no activation fee, can pass in one day
- Scale up to $500K once funded
Watch-outs
- 40% consistency rule per position, evaluation and funded
- Tight 4% ($2,000) max loss
- Funded stage has its own 4% profit target
🐨 PropKoala verdict
The5ers Futures is cheaper to get funded at $100 total. 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.