Hantec TradervsDarwinex Zero

The headline difference is profit split — Darwinex Zero offers 15% while Hantec Trader offers 80%. Beyond that, Darwinex Zero charges $595 with a max allocation of $100,000, compared to Hantec Trader's $529 and $400,000.

Hantec Trader's challenge fee of $529 is lower than Darwinex Zero's $595, making it the more accessible starting point for traders watching upfront costs.

Hantec Trader offers a 80% profit split compared to Darwinex Zero's 15%. Over time, that 65% gap compounds meaningfully on larger funded accounts.

Hantec Trader offers a maximum allocation of $400,000, compared to Darwinex Zero's $100,000. For traders focused on scaling, Hantec Trader provides more room to grow.

Both firms use a 1-step evaluation. The difference is minimum trading days — Darwinex Zero requires 15 days per phase while Hantec Trader requires 0. Hantec Trader gives more scheduling flexibility.

Hantec Trader uses Balance Equity Highest Eod drawdown. Drawdown information for Darwinex Zero is not available.

Hantec Trader pays out every 14 days. Darwinex Zero's payout schedule is not confirmed in our current data — check the firm profile for the latest terms.

Hantec Trader offers a scaling plan; Darwinex Zero does not. If growing your funded account size over time is part of your strategy, Hantec Trader has a structural advantage.

Both Darwinex Zero and Hantec Trader hold a 4 rating on PFM. With equal scores, the firm with more reviews — Hantec Trader at 53 — carries the more validated result.