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Choosing between Markets.com and Tickmill depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Tickmill operates from London, UK. Markets.com has the longer track record, established in 2008, 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.
Markets.com
Tickmill
| Markets.com | Tickmill | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:300 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | CySEC, ASIC, FCA | FCA, CySEC, FSCA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5 |
Markets.com is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tickmill offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Markets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Markets.com additionally covers Stocks.
On spreads, Tickmill is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Markets.com.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Tickmill sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and Tickmill at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Markets.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Markets.com
3.8/5
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Tickmill
3.3/5
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Markets.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Markets.com holds a 3.8/5 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.
Markets.com offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Tickmill starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. Tickmill requires $100.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while Tickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Markets.com 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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