The5ers VS Tradier
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-27 · 3 axes scored
Quick Decision
▶ 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
▶ PICK TRADIER IF DATA-API
- US options traders
- Retail algo traders
- Commission-free trading bots
- Options analytics apps
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | THE5ERS | TRADIER |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 6 classes | 5 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) · Futures (micros) | US Equities · US Options · ETFs · Futures · Micro Futures |
| Category | prop firm | data api |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | THE5ERS | TRADIER |
|---|---|---|
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✓ Covered | — |
| ETFs | — | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | — |
| Futures | — | ✓ Covered |
| Futures (micros) | ✓ Covered | — |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | — |
| Micro Futures | — | ✓ Covered |
| Stocks (CFDs) | ✓ Covered | — |
| US Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| US Options | — | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 6 | 5 |
Only The5ers
Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) · Futures (micros)
Only Tradier
US Equities · US Options · ETFs · Futures · Micro Futures
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 3 tiers.
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
TRADIER · 3 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Lite $0/mo
$0.35/trade stocks & options; $0.75/contract micro futures; no desktop app
02
Pro $10/mo
Commission-free stocks & equity/ETF options; $0.35 index options; $0.35/contract micro futures; full platform access
03
Pro Plus $35/mo
Commission-free stocks & equity/ETF options; $0.10 index options; $0.25/contract micro futures; full platform access
▲ Free Tier · Free sandbox: full API access on paper trading account
Fit Profile
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
TRADIER · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- US options traders
- Retail algo traders
- Commission-free trading bots
- Options analytics apps
Not Ideal For
- International markets
- Crypto
- Non-US exchanges
Full Tradier Review
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