SabioTrade VS The5ers
Head-to-head prop firm comparison.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 7 axes scored
WINNER · THE5ERS · 1/7 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK SABIOTRADE IF PROP-FIRM
- Patient traders (no time limit on evaluation)
- Forex/CFD swing traders
- Traders wanting weekly bank payouts
- Larger account sizes ($100K-$650K)
▶ 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 | SABIOTRADE | THE5ERS |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Model | 1-step challenge: 10% profit target, no time limit | 1-step (Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, Futures) · 2-step (High Stakes) · 3-step (Bootcamp) |
| Profit Split | 80% on $20K-$50K · 90% on $100K-$650K | Hyper Growth: 50%→100% scaling · High Stakes: 80%→100% scaling · Futures: 80/20 baseline (first payout capped at 50%) |
| Max Drawdown | 5% daily loss limit (from prior EOD balance) · 6% max trailing drawdown | CFD: 10% absolute max + 5% daily · Futures: EOD drawdown method (recalculated end-of-session) |
| Account Sizes | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 6 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) · Futures (micros) |
| Account Sizes | $20,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $200,000 · $400,000 · $650,000 | $2,500 (CFD) · $5,000 (CFD) · $10,000 (CFD) · $25,000 (CFD/Futures) · $50,000 (CFD/Futures) · $100,000 (CFD) |
| Starting Fee | $119 | $39 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly via bank transfer; fee refunded with first payout | Bi-weekly standard; on-demand after milestones |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | SABIOTRADE | THE5ERS |
|---|---|---|
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Futures (micros) | — | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Stocks (CFDs) | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 6 |
Only The5ers
Futures (micros)
Shared · 5
Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 6 tiers.
SABIOTRADE · 6 TIERS
01
Essential $20K $119
10% profit target, 5% daily / 6% trailing drawdown, 80% split, no time limit
02
Essential $50K $299
Same rules, 80% profit split
03
Prime $100K $549
Same rules, 90% profit split
04
Prime $200K $1,099
Same rules, 90% profit split
05
Prime $400K $1,999
Same rules, 90% profit split
06
Prime $650K $2,989
Same rules, 90% profit split
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
Risk Rules Comparison
Drawdown rules and payout cadence — these decide whether your strategy survives the evaluation, not just whether you pass it.
| RULE | SABIOTRADE | THE5ERS |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation | 1-step challenge: 10% profit target, no time limit | 1-step (Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, Futures) · 2-step (High Stakes) · 3-step (Bootcamp) |
| Max Drawdown | 5% daily loss limit (from prior EOD balance) · 6% max trailing drawdown | CFD: 10% absolute max + 5% daily · Futures: EOD drawdown method (recalculated end-of-session) |
| Profit Split | 80% on $20K-$50K · 90% on $100K-$650K | Hyper Growth: 50%→100% scaling · High Stakes: 80%→100% scaling · Futures: 80/20 baseline (first payout capped at 50%) |
| Account Sizes | $20,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $200,000 · $400,000 · $650,000 | $2,500 (CFD) · $5,000 (CFD) · $10,000 (CFD) · $25,000 (CFD/Futures) · $50,000 (CFD/Futures) · $100,000 (CFD) |
| Payouts | Weekly via bank transfer; fee refunded with first payout | Bi-weekly standard; on-demand after milestones |
Fit Profile
SABIOTRADE · PROFILE PROP-FIRM
Best For
- Patient traders (no time limit on evaluation)
- Forex/CFD swing traders
- Traders wanting weekly bank payouts
- Larger account sizes ($100K-$650K)
Not Ideal For
- Scalpers needing tighter drawdown room
- Traders requiring instant funding
- Strategies that violate 30-day-inactivity rule
Full SabioTrade 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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