Markets.com vs Tickmill
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Markets.com and Tickmill.
Markets.comTrust 8.6/10
CySEC
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
Multi-asset CFD broker operated by Safecap Investments under the Finalto Group, with CySEC, FCA, ASIC and FSCA entities. The MarketsX proprietary platform layers sentiment data and analyst coverage over standard MT4/MT5 access.
TickmillTrust 8.7/10
FCA
CySEC
FSA-Seychelles
FSCA
Cost-leader broker with industry-low $4/lot commission on Pro account. FCA regulated. No-frills, execution-focused broker for serious traders.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Tickmill has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Tickmill is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Markets.com | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI | FCA, CySEC, FSA-Seychelles, FSCA |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | — |
| Founded | 2008 | — |
| Min deposit | $200 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:300 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.70 pips | 0.10 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $4 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal | — |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | — |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | — |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY | — |
Markets.com is best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders
Tickmill is best for
Cost-conscious scalpers
Volume traders
No-frills traders