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Choosing between ActivTrades and Tickmill depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Tickmill which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ActivTrades
Tickmill
| ActivTrades | Tickmill | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:400 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5 |
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tickmill offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Stocks.
On spreads, Tickmill is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while Tickmill sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and Tickmill at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades
3.6/5
Choose ActivTrades if you want…
Tickmill
3.3/5
Choose Tickmill if you want…
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Tickmill's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Tickmill starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. Tickmill requires $100.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Tickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Tickmill supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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