EODHD (EOD Historical Data) VS The5ers
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-27 · 3 axes scored
WINNER · EODHD (EOD HISTORICAL DATA) · 2/3 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK EODHD (EOD HISTORICAL DATA) IF DATA-API
- Fundamental analysts
- Global backtesting
- Multi-exchange coverage
- Value/quant researchers
▶ 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 | EODHD (EOD HISTORICAL DATA) | THE5ERS |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 7 classes | 6 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Global Equities · US Equities · Forex · Crypto · ETFs · Indices · Bonds | 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 | EODHD (EOD HISTORICAL DATA) | THE5ERS |
|---|---|---|
| Bonds | ✓ Covered | — |
| Commodities | — | ✓ Covered |
| Crypto | ✓ Covered | — |
| Cryptocurrencies | — | ✓ Covered |
| ETFs | ✓ Covered | — |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Futures (micros) | — | ✓ Covered |
| Global Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Stocks (CFDs) | — | ✓ Covered |
| US Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 7 | 6 |
Only EODHD (EOD Historical Data)
Global Equities · US Equities · Crypto · ETFs · Bonds
Only The5ers
Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) · Futures (micros)
Shared · 2
Forex · Indices
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 5 vs 6 tiers.
EODHD (EOD HISTORICAL DATA) · 5 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Free $0/mo
20 API calls/day, personal use, limited data
02
EOD All World $19.99/mo
EOD + splits/dividends, 100k req/day, 1k req/min ($199/yr)
03
All World Extended (EOD+Intraday) $29.99/mo
Adds 1-min intraday data on top of EOD ($299.90/yr)
04
Fundamentals Data Feed $59.99/mo
Stock/ETF/mutual fund fundamentals, 100k req/day ($599.90/yr)
05
ALL-IN-ONE Package $99.99/mo
EOD + Fundamentals + Calendar + Bonds bundle ($999.90/yr)
▲ Free Tier · Free plan: 20 API calls/day, limited endpoints, personal use
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
EODHD (EOD HISTORICAL DATA) · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Fundamental analysts
- Global backtesting
- Multi-exchange coverage
- Value/quant researchers
Not Ideal For
- US tick data / HFT
- Real-time streaming on budget plans
- Crypto depth
Full EODHD (EOD Historical Data) 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
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