Hantec Trader vs QT Funded: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare Hantec Trader (forex/CFD) and QT Funded (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

Hantec Trader review →QT Funded review →

	Hantec Trader	QT Funded
Trustpilot rating	4.5★ (711 reviews)	4.0★ (12,832 reviews)
Max profit split	80–95%	80–100%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 3 Steps, Instant, 1 Step	2 Steps, Instant, 1 Step
Account sizes	$1K, $2K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$13	$10
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	Static / Trailing
Platforms	Hantec Trader, MT5	TradeLocker, cTrader, MT5
Payout frequency	Every 14 days / After 24-hour window	Every 14 days / On-demand
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

QT Funded offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 95%). QT Funded is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $10 compared to $13 at Hantec Trader. QT Funded supports more trading platforms (3 vs 2).

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at Hantec Trader, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $2K · Instant: $86 · Split: 95% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$172

2 attempts × $86 fee

Net Cost

$172

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

9.05%

Profit needed on $2K after 95% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

Hantec Trader vs QT Funded — FAQs

Both Hantec Trader and QT Funded are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Hantec Trader has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 4.0). QT Funded offers a higher profit split (100% vs 95%).

QT Funded has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 95% at Hantec Trader.

QT Funded is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $10 compared to $13 at Hantec Trader.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. Hantec Trader account sizes: $1K, $2K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. QT Funded account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.