We compared firms against The5ers' own terms: Bootcamp at $300 in total with a 50% split, Hyper Growth at a 50% split, High Stakes Classic at $545, EA permission on established programs, and a 2-minute news window on High Stakes. Each pick below differs on at least one of those points.
Forex prop firms
The5ers alternatives
Updated 2026-10-26
Short answer
FTMO is our top pick among The5ers alternatives, because it refunds its 2-Step fee and starts at an 80% split, against Bootcamp's split fee and 50% split. The firms below each differ from The5ers in at least one concrete way, from fee refunds and payout speed to news freedom and target size.
How we picked
FTMO differs from The5ers on refunds and split. FTMO refunds its 2-Step fee with the first reward and starts at an 80% split, against Bootcamp's split fee and 50% split. FTMO 2-Step uses 10% then 5% targets with a 10% static floor, against Bootcamp's 6% targets in three phases with a 5% static floor.
- Cheapest plan
- €79
- Top split
- 90%
- Plans tracked
- 20
- Code
- None right now
FundedNext differs from The5ers on fee treatment and targets. Its Stellar 2-Step fee is refundable, with 8% then 5% targets and a 10% static floor, against Bootcamp's non-refundable split fee and 6% targets in three phases. FundedNext costs $549.99 for $100,000, with a first withdrawal at 21 days and an 80% split.
- Cheapest plan
- $32.99
- Top split
- 80%
- Plans tracked
- 22
- Code
- START6K · 39%
E8 One differs from The5ers on payout speed. E8 One pays on demand with the first payout after 3 days, while The5ers pays every 14 days. E8 One costs $488 for $100,000, with a 9% target, a 4% daily limit, and an 80% split, against Bootcamp's 50% split and High Stakes Classic's $545 fee.
- Cheapest plan
- $28
- Top split
- 80%
- Plans tracked
- 28
- Code
- E8 · 30%
Blue Guardian 1-Step Standard differs from The5ers on target and phase count. It needs one phase with a 9% target and 3 qualifying days, against Hyper Growth's 10% target and Bootcamp's three phases at 6% each. Blue Guardian uses a 4% daily limit and a 6% trailing maximum loss, with weekend holding on all account types.
- Cheapest plan
- $10
- Top split
- 90%
- Plans tracked
- 31
- Code
- None right now
For Traders Fast Static differs from The5ers on drawdown type and refunds. Fast Static pairs a 10% target with a 6% static maximum loss and a refundable fee, while Bootcamp pairs 6% targets with a 5% static floor and a split fee. Fast Static sets 3 minimum trading days and pays an 80% split every 14 days.
- Cheapest plan
- $9
- Top split
- 90%
- Plans tracked
- 6
- Code
- HALLOWEEN25 · 25%
Lark Funding differs from The5ers on news freedom. Lark puts no restrictions on news trading in any stage, while The5ers bans orders in the 2-minute window around news on High Stakes and bans bracket strategies around news on Bootcamp and Hyper Growth. Lark 1-Step carries a 10% target, a 5% daily limit, and a 7% static maximum loss.
- Cheapest plan
- $200
- Top split
- 90%
- Plans tracked
- 10
- Code
- None right now
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Frequently asked questions
Which The5ers alternative refunds its fee?
FTMO refunds its 2-Step fee with the first reward, FundedNext refunds its Stellar 2-Step fee, and For Traders refunds its Fast Static fee. Bootcamp's fee is split across two payments instead of refunded.
Which alternative fixes the High Stakes news window?
Lark Funding, with no news restrictions in any stage. The5ers bans orders in the 2-minute window around news on High Stakes, and bans bracket strategies around news on Bootcamp and Hyper Growth. A trader who trades news events should weigh that window against the rest of the plan.
What should I check before switching from The5ers?
Check the split first, then the fee shape, then the news rule. Bootcamp's 50% split is the lowest among the plans compared here, and a refundable fee changes the cost of a failed attempt. The news window matters only if you trade around releases. Prop trading can cost you every fee you pay.
Prices are list prices from each firm's own site at our last update. Rankings are never paid. Prop trading can cost you every fee you pay.