Hantec TradervsLark Funding

Hantec Trader and Lark Funding both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. Hantec Trader charges $529 and funds up to $400,000, while Lark Funding charges $800 and funds up to $300,000. Hantec Trader uses a 1-step evaluation; Lark Funding uses 1 steps.

Hantec Trader's challenge fee of $529 is lower than Lark Funding's $800, making it the more accessible starting point for traders watching upfront costs.

Both Hantec Trader and Lark Funding 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.

Hantec Trader offers a maximum allocation of $400,000, compared to Lark Funding's $300,000. For traders focused on scaling, Hantec Trader provides more room to grow — particularly if both firms offer a scaling plan.

Hantec Trader uses Balance Equity Highest Eod drawdown, while Lark Funding uses Balance Based.

Hantec Trader pays out every 14 days; Lark Funding pays out every 14 days.

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

Lark Funding leads on both rating (4.5) and review volume (90), making it the stronger signal of the two. Hantec Trader holds a 4 rating from 53 reviews.