Apex Trader Funding takes it, 3 criteria to 2.
A TrueBroker comparison puts two brokers on the same scale: trust scores out of 10, built from regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews, recomputed daily.
Where does each broker win?
On the five criteria, Apex Trader Funding scores higher on regulation (6.0 to 4.0), fees (9.5 to 6.7) and support (5.8 to 4.3), while The 5%ers scores higher on platform (7.0 to 5.8) and trader reviews (8.2 to 7.0).
| Criterion | Apex Trader Funding | The 5%ers |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Fees | 9.5 | 6.7 |
| Platform | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Support | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Trader reviews | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Trust score | 6.8 | 6.0 |
How do the facts compare?
| Apex Trader Funding | The 5%ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 | 2016 claimed by the firm; companies registered 2018 and 2020 |
| Headquarters | US | IL |
| Maximum leverage | not disclosed | 1:100 |
What is Apex Trader Funding best at?
- Publishes drawdown, safety net, consistency and payout ceilings as exact numbers with worked examples, before purchase
- A named Texas corporation at a published street address with a named CEO, rather than an anonymous offshore entity
- Risk Disclosure and Terms of Use are both dated 22 October 2025 and state plainly that Evaluation and Performance Accounts are simulated
What is The 5%ers best at?
- States on every page of its site, not in a help article, that all trading in its Hub is simulated and the funds fictitious
- Cheapest documented entry is 19 USD for a 2,500 USD two step evaluation, with the fee refunded on success
- Both corporate identities are published with company numbers, and the English one verifies at Companies House as Active with matching officers
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the Apex Trader Funding review and the The 5%ers review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
FAQ
Is Apex Trader Funding regulated more strongly than The 5%ers?
Apex Trader Funding scores better on regulation, 6.0 of 10 to 4.0. The licence detail lives in each full review.
Which has better fees, Apex Trader Funding or The 5%ers?
Apex Trader Funding scores better on fees, 9.5 of 10 to 6.7. The full cost breakdown is in each review.
So which broker is safer?
Apex Trader Funding is the safer pick here, scoring 6.8 of 10 against The 5%ers’s 6.0 on regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews. Both brokers are re-scored daily and this comparison updates with them.
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