Alpari vs Hantec Markets 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Alpari has the higher TFB Score (61/100 vs 58/100).
Alpari, founded in 1998, is a trading name of Parlance Trading Ltd, licensed by the Mwali International Services Authority (an offshore regulator), offering Micro, Standard, ECN and Pro ECN accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the Alpari app.
Hantec Markets Limited is authorised by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (licence C114013940) and offers MT4, MT5 and its own web and mobile platforms.
Side by side
| Item | Alpari | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100▲ | 58/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 11/35▲Strongest licence FSC Mauritius (tier 3) |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 16/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 16/20Minimum deposit $10 (Hantec Global account), 2 deposit methods, 2 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:500 (Hantec Markets Limited, FSC Mauritius) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | MISA | FSC (Mauritius) |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | $10 (Hantec Global account) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0.1 pips (Hantec Global and Hantec Pro, floating) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | From $2 per lot (Pro; Global from $0.00) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 1:500 (Hantec Markets Limited, FSC Mauritius) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Bank / wire transfer, Cards |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · Hantec Markets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or Hantec Markets better?
Alpari has the higher TFB Score (61/100 vs 58/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and Hantec Markets regulated?
Alpari: MISA. Hantec Markets: FSC (Mauritius). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or Hantec Markets?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; Hantec Markets holds none. Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at Alpari and Hantec Markets?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). Hantec Markets: $10 (Hantec Global account). Hantec Markets asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or Hantec Markets?
Published spreads start from 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) at Alpari and 0.1 pips (Hantec Global and Hantec Pro, floating) at Hantec Markets; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, Hantec Markets From $2 per lot (Pro; Global from $0.00).
Do Alpari and Hantec Markets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. Hantec Markets: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Mobile, Hantec Social.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and Hantec Markets?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). Hantec Markets: 1:500 (Hantec Markets Limited, FSC Mauritius). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning