freetrade
Hantec Markets
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Overview
freetrade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. freetrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821), while Hantec Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. freetrade serves 890,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at freetrade and $1000 at Hantec Markets.
| Feature | freetrade | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1990 |
| Country | United Kingdom | UK, Hong Kong |
| Clients | 890,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between freetrade and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1000 at Hantec Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | freetrade | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
freetrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. freetrade supports social and copy trading features, which Hantec Markets does not offer. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | freetrade | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how freetrade and Hantec Markets compare. freetrade runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. freetrade has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. freetrade publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. freetrade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Hantec Markets does not. freetrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | freetrade | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. freetrade accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | freetrade | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both freetrade and Hantec Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. freetrade supports 8 languages and Hantec Markets supports 2, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | freetrade | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |