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IC Markets vs Tickmill 2026
A detailed head-to-head comparison of IC Markets and Tickmill across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.
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Detailed Comparison
Overview
Trading Costs
Platforms & Features
Instruments
IC Markets vs Tickmill: Our Analysis
Overall Verdict
With an overall score of 84.2/100 vs 80.3/100, IC Markets slightly edges out Tickmill by 3.9 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, IC Markets offers an average spread of 0.10 pips with a $6.00 round-turn commission, while Tickmill comes in at 0.10 pips with a $6.00 commission. Both brokers offer identical EUR/USD spreads. Minimum deposit is $200 at IC Markets and $100 at Tickmill.
Regulation & Safety
IC Markets holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (ASIC, CySEC, CMA), while Tickmill has 5 licenses at Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, DFSA). Both brokers are equally regulated.
Platform Comparison
IC Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView — uniquely offering cTrader 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?
IC Markets suits cost-conscious traders, traders who want advanced tools, traders wanting a wide instrument range, while Tickmill is better for beginners seeking education. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our testing, IC Markets scores higher overall at 84.2/100 compared to Tickmill's 80.3/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — Tickmill may be superior in specific categories like certain niche features.
Both brokers offer identical EUR/USD average spreads of 0.10 pips. Compare their GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads in the detailed table above to spot differences.
Both brokers score equally on regulation at 82/100. IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, CMA, while Tickmill holds licenses from FCA, CySEC, DFSA.
For beginners, Tickmill is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 68/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. IC Markets scores 62/100 for education.
Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both IC Markets 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.
Reviewed by
Neil CNeil 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