Side-by-side
FxPro vs Tickmill
FxPro vs Tickmill — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
Tracked byBrokerlist Editorial · Independent review teamUpdated
In short. Choose FxPro if you are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker. Choose Tickmill if you are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing.
FxPro vs Tickmill comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
Tickmill leads
- FxPro
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Tickmill
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Tied
- 1 tied
Cost per lot
FxPro: $10.00/lot, Tickmill: $8.00/lot. Lower at Tickmill.
Minimum deposit
FxPro: $100, Tickmill: $100. Smaller minimum at Tickmill.
Maximum leverage
FxPro: 1:500, Tickmill: 1:1000. Higher leverage at Tickmill.
Regulator and licence
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA, Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA. Equivalent regulator coverage.
Trading platforms
FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Wider platform choice at FxPro.
Pros and cons
FxPro
Pros
- ✓Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history
- ✓cTrader / Raw: ~0.3 typical spread + $7 round-turn ≈ $10/lot — transparent ECN pricing
Cons
- ✕MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
- ✕FCA entity only for UK clients; non-UK retail routes to CySEC or offshore SCB
- ✕Inactivity fee $15/month after 6 months of inactivity
- ✕Does not accept US, Iran, or Canada residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
Tickmill
Pros
- ✓Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier
Cons
- ✕Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page
- ✕No cTrader — MT4/MT5 only
- ✕Not available in 16 jurisdictions including US, Canada, Japan, Russia/Belarus, and OFAC-sanctioned countries
Who should choose which
Choose FxPro if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
- ✓You day-trade or scalp and open a cTrader or Raw Spread account — ~$10/lot round-turn is competitive with ECN-focused peers
- ✓You want native-currency settlement in CHF, PLN, AUD, or ZAR — the widest fiat-wallet range in our list
- ✓You have $100+ to start and value operating history (20 years, publicly-listed parent)
- ✓You want crypto funding (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside cards and bank transfers
Choose Tickmill if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing
- ✓You scalp or algo-trade: Raw account's ~$6 round-turn commission + 0.0-from spread is competitive with focused-ECN brokers
- ✓You deposit $5,000+ via wire — Tickmill covers bank-side fees up to ~$100, unusual for the category
- ✓You're in Asia and want UnionPay funding — one of the few of our brokers to offer it
- ✓You want crypto funding (USDT, BTC) without giving up traditional methods
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Frequently asked
Which is better — FxPro or Tickmill?+
Across our 5 dimensions: FxPro leads in 1, Tickmill in 3, ties: 1. Overall verdict: Tickmill. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: FxPro — $10.00, Tickmill — $8.00. Lower at Tickmill.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: FxPro — $100, Tickmill — $100. Easier onboarding at Tickmill.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge. Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
Who regulates each broker?+
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA.