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ThinkMarkets vs Tickmill 2026
A detailed head-to-head comparison of ThinkMarkets and Tickmill across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.
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ThinkMarkets vs Tickmill: Our Analysis
Overall Verdict
With an overall score of 80.3/100 vs 78.7/100, Tickmill is nearly identical to ThinkMarkets 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, ThinkMarkets offers an average spread of 0.40 pips with a $7.00 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 $0 at ThinkMarkets and $100 at Tickmill.
Regulation & Safety
ThinkMarkets holds 6 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, ASIC, CySEC), while Tickmill has 5 licenses at Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, DFSA). ThinkMarkets has more regulatory licenses overall.
Platform Comparison
ThinkMarkets offers MT4, MT5, ThinkTrader — uniquely offering ThinkTrader which Tickmill does not have. Tickmill supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader, with exclusive access to TradingView, Tickmill Trader. Tickmill provides a wider platform selection.
Who Should Choose Which?
ThinkMarkets suits traders who want advanced tools, traders wanting a wide instrument range, while Tickmill is better for cost-conscious traders. 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 ThinkMarkets's 78.7/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — ThinkMarkets may be superior in specific categories like certain niche features.
Tickmill offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.10 pips, compared to 0.40 pips at ThinkMarkets. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.
Both brokers score equally on regulation at 82/100. ThinkMarkets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, while Tickmill holds licenses from FCA, CySEC, DFSA.
Both brokers score 68/100 for education and research, making either a reasonable choice for beginners. Consider minimum deposit (ThinkMarkets: $0, Tickmill: $100) and platform ease-of-use when deciding.
Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both ThinkMarkets 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