Hantec TradervsAlpha Capital

Alpha Capital and Hantec Trader both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. Alpha Capital charges $397 and funds up to $400,000, while Hantec Trader charges $599 and funds up to $400,000. Alpha Capital uses a 2-step evaluation; Hantec Trader uses 2 steps.

Alpha Capital's challenge fee of $397 is lower than Hantec Trader's $599, making it the more accessible starting point for traders watching upfront costs.

Both Alpha Capital and Hantec Trader offer a 80% profit split, so this metric is a draw. Look at payout frequency, scaling plan, and max allocation to find the real edge.

Both Alpha Capital and Hantec Trader offer a maximum allocation of $400,000. Scaling plan terms and payout frequency become the deciding factors here.

Both Alpha Capital and Hantec Trader use Balance Equity Highest Eod drawdown rules, so there is no difference in how your loss limit is calculated across the two firms.

Alpha Capital pays out every 14 days; Hantec Trader pays out every 14 days.

Both Alpha Capital and Hantec Trader offer a scaling plan, meaning funded traders can increase their allocation over time by hitting performance targets. This is a key long-term earning factor to consider alongside the base max allocation.

Alpha Capital leads on both rating (4.4) and review volume (1,110), making it the stronger signal of the two. Hantec Trader holds a 4 rating from 53 reviews.