AllTick VS The5ers
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 3 axes scored
WINNER · ALLTICK · 2/3 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK ALLTICK IF DATA-API
- HK/CN market coverage
- Multi-asset breadth
- Demo learners (free 10 symbols)
- Crypto + forex combined
▶ PICK THE5ERS IF PROP-FIRM
- Long-term scaling traders (Hyper/Pro Growth)
- Futures traders preferring EOD drawdown
- Traders pursuing 100% profit split via milestones
- CFD traders wanting multiple program choices
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | ALLTICK | THE5ERS |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Affiliate Program | No | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 7 classes | 6 classes |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities · HK Equities · CN Equities · Forex · Crypto · Commodities · Global Indices | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) · Futures (micros) |
| Category | data api | prop firm |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | ALLTICK | THE5ERS |
|---|---|---|
| CN Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Crypto | ✓ Covered | — |
| Cryptocurrencies | — | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Futures (micros) | — | ✓ Covered |
| Global Indices | ✓ Covered | — |
| HK Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Indices | — | ✓ Covered |
| Stocks (CFDs) | — | ✓ Covered |
| US Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 7 | 6 |
Only AllTick
US Equities · HK Equities · CN Equities · Crypto · Global Indices
Only The5ers
Indices · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) · Futures (micros)
Shared · 2
Forex · Commodities
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 5 vs 6 tiers.
ALLTICK · 5 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Free $0/mo
10 demo symbols (USD/JPY, gold, oil, BTC, TSLA, etc.), 10 calls/min
02
Basic $99/mo
100 symbols, 60 calls/min, WebSocket support
03
Premium $199/mo
200 symbols, 600 calls/min, 3-year history, 3 WebSockets
04
Professional $399/mo
3,000 symbols, 1,200 calls/min, 5-year history, 10 WebSockets
05
All US Stocks $799/mo
~11,000 US stocks, 1,200 calls/min, recent 500 candles
▲ Free Tier · 10 demo symbols, 10 API calls/min, 1 year history
THE5ERS · 6 TIERS
01
Bootcamp $2.5K $39
CFD entry tier; introductory profit targets and scaling rules
02
Hyper Growth $5K $95
1-step CFD challenge; 50% profit split with scaling to 100%
03
Pro Growth $10K $155
Multi-step CFD evaluation; 50%→100% scaling
04
High Stakes $20K $295
Aggressive 8% profit target; up to 100% split at milestones
05
Futures $25K $50 eval / $70 activation
1-step futures challenge; 80/20 split, EOD drawdown
06
Futures $50K $100 eval / $140 activation
1-step futures; 80/20 split, EOD drawdown
Fit Profile
ALLTICK · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- HK/CN market coverage
- Multi-asset breadth
- Demo learners (free 10 symbols)
- Crypto + forex combined
Not Ideal For
- Pure US equity HFT
- Tick-level order book
- Deep historical backtesting
Full AllTick Review
THE5ERS · PROFILE PROP-FIRM
Best For
- Long-term scaling traders (Hyper/Pro Growth)
- Futures traders preferring EOD drawdown
- Traders pursuing 100% profit split via milestones
- CFD traders wanting multiple program choices
Not Ideal For
- Traders wanting simple 1-tier structure (program variety can confuse)
- Pure equities traders (CFD/futures focus)
- Those unable to meet 3-5% daily drawdown discipline
Full The5ers Review
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