Hantec Trader vs ThinkCapital: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Hantec Trader	ThinkCapital
Trustpilot rating	4.5★ (711 reviews)	3.9★ (623 reviews)
Max profit split	80–95%	80–90%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 3 Steps, Instant, 1 Step	Instant, 3 Steps, 1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$1K, $2K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$13	$39
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	Trailing
Platforms	MT4, MT5	ThinkTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	Every 14 days / After 24-hour window	Bi-weekly / Every 14 days (7-day add-on)
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	—

Verdict

Hantec Trader offers a higher advertised profit split (95% vs 90%). Hantec Trader is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $13 compared to $39 at ThinkCapital. Both firms support 2 trading platforms.

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: $13 · Split: 95% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$26

2 attempts × $13 fee

Net Cost

$26

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.37%

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 ThinkCapital — FAQs

Both Hantec Trader and ThinkCapital are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Hantec Trader has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 3.9). Hantec Trader offers a higher profit split (95% vs 90%).

Hantec Trader has the higher advertised profit split at up to 95%, compared to 90% at ThinkCapital.

Hantec Trader is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $13 compared to $39 at ThinkCapital.

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. ThinkCapital account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.