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FOREX.com vs Tickmill 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison of FOREX.com and Tickmill across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.

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FOREX.com

Est. 2001 · Warren, New Jersey, United States

CFTC/NFAFCAASIC
78.7/100
Good
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Tickmill

Est. 2014 · London, United Kingdom

FCACySECDFSA
80.3/100
Excellent

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
FOREX.comTickmill

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
FOREX.com
Tickmill
Regulation & Trust
92
82
Trading Costs
65
90
Platforms & Tools
80
75
Account Conditions
72
78
Deposit & Withdrawal
78
85
Customer Support
75
75
Education & Research
82
68
Overall Score
78.7
80.3

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2001
2014
Headquarters
Warren, New Jersey, United States
London, United Kingdom
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
CFTC/NFA, FCA, ASIC
FCA, CySEC, DFSA
Total Instruments
5,500
600

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
1.30 pips
0.10 pips
GBP/USD Spread
1.80 pips
0.50 pips
USD/JPY Spread
1.30 pips
0.30 pips
Min. Deposit
$100
$100
Commission/Lot
$5.00
$6.00
Inactivity Fee
$15/month after 12 months
None

Platforms & Features

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Copy Trading
API Trading
VPS Hosting
Demo Account
Islamic Account

Instruments

Forex Pairs
80
62
CFD Stocks
4,500
500
Indices
15
15
Commodities
10
6
Crypto CFDs
8
10

FOREX.com vs Tickmill: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 80.3/100 vs 78.7/100, Tickmill is nearly identical to FOREX.com by 1.6 points. Both brokers are closely matched, so your choice should come down to specific features that matter most to you.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, FOREX.com offers an average spread of 1.30 pips with a $5.00 round-turn commission, while Tickmill comes in at 0.10 pips with a $6.00 commission. Tickmill offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $100 at FOREX.com and $100 at Tickmill.

Regulation & Safety

FOREX.com holds 4 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (CFTC/NFA, FCA, ASIC), while Tickmill has 5 licenses at Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, DFSA). Tickmill has more regulatory licenses overall.

Platform Comparison

FOREX.com offers MT4, MT5, TradingView, FOREX.com Advanced Platform — uniquely offering FOREX.com Advanced Platform which Tickmill does not have. Tickmill supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader, with exclusive access to Tickmill Trader. Both brokers offer a comparable range of platforms.

Who Should Choose Which?

FOREX.com suits beginners seeking education, traders who want advanced tools, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range, while Tickmill is better for cost-conscious traders. If copy trading matters, Tickmill has the edge. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, Tickmill scores higher overall at 80.3/100 compared to FOREX.com's 78.7/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — FOREX.com may be superior in specific categories like regulation.

Tickmill offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.10 pips, compared to 1.30 pips at FOREX.com. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

FOREX.com scores higher for regulation and trust at 92/100, holding licenses from CFTC/NFA, FCA, ASIC. Tickmill scores 82/100 with FCA, CySEC, DFSA.

For beginners, FOREX.com is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 82/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. Tickmill scores 68/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both FOREX.com and Tickmill simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.

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Reviewed by

Neil C

Neil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.

Last updated: April 2026

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