Head to head
Maven Trading vs The5ers
The5ers grades higher overall, 7.7 to 4.3. Across 21 measurable rows, Maven Trading comes out ahead on 4 and The5ers on 13.
The cheapest challenges we've reviewed, with a discretionary risk cap reviewers say voids funded accounts
Cheap entry, long scaling ladders and a solid payout record, but read the funded-stage rules before you scale
Key differences
In short
- A $100K evaluation is cheaper at Maven Trading ($5 vs $95 at The5ers).
- The5ers has the stronger payout record (7.6 vs 2.3).
- Maven Trading carries more hidden-rule risk (6.9 vs 3.7), led by: discretionary 1% risk cap can be applied retroactively, on any account, at any time.
- The5ers allows more capital ($4,000,000 vs $1,000,000).
- Only Maven Trading sells instant programs.
- Match-Trader is only available at Maven Trading.
- TradingView is only available at The5ers.
Maven Trading vs The5ers, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | E4.3 | A7.7 |
| Payouts | 2.3 | 7.6 |
| Transparency | 3.6 | 5.7 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| Reputation | 3.8 | 8.7 |
| Platforms & execution | 4.2 | 7.3 |
| Support | 4.4 | 7.4 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | ≈4.5(estimate; Trustpilot hides this firm's score) (5.2K) | 4.7 (39K) |
| Pass rate | 12%Estimate | 9%Estimate |
| Hidden risk | 6.9 Very highHidden risk 6.9 out of 10, Very high | 3.7 ModerateHidden risk 3.7 out of 10, Moderate |
| Negative recent reviews | 87.5% | 6% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | $5 | $95 |
| Cheapest account | $5 | $19 |
| Max allocation | $1M | $4M |
| Max profit split | 80% | 100% |
| Payouts | Every 10 business days on Standard, Instant, Omo and BNPL… | Every 14 days from funding… |
| Programs | instant, 1-step, 2-step, 3-step | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step |
| Current offer | — | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Raanana, Israel |
| Years in business | 4 | 10 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Assets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Commodities, Crypto, Futures |
| EAs | Restricted | Restricted |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Not allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Restricted | Restricted |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Raanana, IsraelWhich should you choose?
By trading style
| You are… | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | The5ers | Entry from $19 (High Stakes $2.5K) or $22 (Bootcamp) with no time limit is forgiving, but the T&C say evaluations are not meant for traders without experience and payout-stage interviews require you to explain your strategy. |
| Experienced traders | Either | Maven Trading: A cheap size ladder and three platform choices suit a seasoned trader testing a new firm with small size, but the 1% discretionary cap and the anti-review clause are dealbreakers for scaling up. |
| Swing traders | The5ers | Overnight and weekend holding are allowed on every CFD program with no time limit, but swaps are high (oil x10 at weekends), swap-free is funded-only on request, and a persistent directional bias can be flagged as one-sided betting. |
| Scalpers | The5ers | Short-term trading is allowed and FX commission is $4 per lot, but trades lasting seconds, tick scalping and simultaneous bulk entries are banned, and reviewers complain about gold spreads and stop slippage. |
| EA & algo traders | Either | Maven Trading: The Terms contain contradictory EA language — one clause allows EAs with prior approval, another bans them outright — and several reviews describe funded accounts closed for suspected system-assisted trading. |
| News traders | The5ers | High Stakes and Summer Plan block order execution 2 minutes either side of red-folder news and strip the profit, but Hyper Growth, Pro Growth and Bootcamp allow news (no bracketing) and futures have no news restriction. |
Verdicts
Maven Trading verdict
The cheapest challenges we've reviewed, with a discretionary risk cap reviewers say voids funded accounts
Best for: Traders who want the cheapest possible repeat attempts at small account sizes and can accept a real chance of losing a funded account to a discretionary call.
Avoid if: You plan to scale to larger payouts, rely on EAs or fast scalping, or need terms that can't be changed or enforced against you after the fact.
The5ers verdict
Cheap entry, long scaling ladders and a solid payout record, but read the funded-stage rules before you scale
Best for: Manual FX traders who want a cheap, no-time-limit evaluation and plan to scale slowly with steady, two-sided trading and modest position sizes.
Avoid if: You trade news releases, run EAs or copied signals, hold one-directional trend positions, or expect large single withdrawals from a $50K-$100K account.
Maven Trading vs The5ers FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is Maven Trading better than The5ers?
On our grading The5ers scores higher overall (7.7 vs 4.3, grade A vs E). The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, Maven Trading or The5ers?
At list price a $100K evaluation costs $5 at Maven Trading and $95 at The5ers, so Maven Trading is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $5 and $19. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.
Which pays out more reliably, Maven Trading or The5ers?
The5ers has the stronger payout score (Maven Trading 2.3 vs The5ers 7.6). Maven Trading pays every 10 business days on standard, instant, omo and bnpl accounts; mini pays out once only, within 24 hours of becoming funded; The5ers pays every 14 days from funding; the timer resets after each scale-up.
Which has fewer hidden rules, Maven Trading or The5ers?
The5ers has the lower Hidden Risk score (Maven Trading 6.9, very high; The5ers 3.7, moderate). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass Maven Trading or The5ers?
Maven Trading: 12% (estimate). The5ers: 9% (estimate). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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