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The5ers vs SpiceProp (2026): which prop firm is better?
To keep it fair, both firms are judged on the same information: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our take are below.
The two firms, point by point
| The5ers | SpiceProp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $405 (High Stakes New) | €499 (Sweet Pepper) |
| Programs | 5 | 6 |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, TradingView | cTrader, MT5 |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | – |
| News trading | Not allowed | – |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Allowed | – |
Our honest take
Using our scores, The5ers (6.7) finishes ahead of SpiceProp (6.4).
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge at $405, while the cheapest at SpiceProp costs €499.
Customers rate The5ers more highly: 4.7 of 5 on Trustpilot, against 4.0.
The5ers gives you more room to trade your way, including news, EAs and weekend holds.
- The5ers makes more sense if what you want is a cheaper challenge, better customer reviews, to trade on TradingView.
- SpiceProp makes more sense if what you want is more programs to pick from.
A short profile of each
The5ers
The5ers has been operating for about ten years and is registered in Israel and the UK. What it's best known for is a very low starting price, with accounts from $2,500. Its main product is High Stakes, a 2-Step challenge; beside it sit two 1-Step programs, Hyper Growth and Pro Growth, and a cheap 3-Step called Bootcamp.
SpiceProp
SpiceProp prices and runs its accounts in euros. It has four challenges and two instant programs starting from €1,000, on cTrader or MetaTrader 5, with no deadline.
Questions people ask
Which is the better firm, The5ers or SpiceProp?
Using our scores, The5ers (6.7) finishes ahead of SpiceProp (6.4).
Which one costs less, The5ers or SpiceProp?
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge at $405, while the cheapest at SpiceProp costs €499.
Can I have accounts at The5ers and SpiceProp at the same time?
Yes. There's nothing wrong with buying challenges from more than one firm. The things almost every firm bans are copying another person's trades and hedging an account at one firm against an account at another.