Hantec Markets
Roboforex
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Overview
Hantec Markets was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in UK, Hong Kong, while Roboforex was established in 2009 and is based in Belize. Hantec Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Roboforex is regulated by RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC among others. Hantec Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Roboforex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Hantec Markets and $1 at Roboforex.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC, license No. 000138/437, reg. number 128.572. Address: 2118 Guava Street, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize. |
| Founded | 1990 | 2009 |
| Country | UK, Hong Kong | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hantec Markets and Roboforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Roboforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $1000 at Hantec Markets). Roboforex charges withdrawal fees while Hantec Markets does not, giving Hantec Markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Roboforex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Hantec Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Roboforex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Roboforex supports social and copy trading features, which Hantec Markets does not offer. Roboforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hantec Markets and Roboforex compare. Roboforex runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. Roboforex has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. Roboforex publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. Roboforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Hantec Markets does not. Roboforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Roboforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Hantec Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Roboforex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). Roboforex uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. Roboforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Hantec Markets and Roboforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Hantec Markets supports 2 languages and Roboforex supports 13, giving Roboforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Indonesian, Malaysian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Thai, Russian, and Ukrainian |