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Choosing between Sarwa and Tickmill depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Sarwa is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, while Tickmill operates from London, UK. Tickmill has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Sarwa which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Sarwa
Tickmill
| Sarwa | Tickmill | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.3/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:1 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | DFSA, SEC | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5 |
Sarwa (3.3/5) and Tickmill (3.3/5) are closely matched. Sarwa has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Sarwa holds licences from SEC, DFSA. Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Sarwa additionally covers Etf, Stocks, Crypto. Tickmill adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500, while Tickmill sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Sarwa at 3.34/5 and Tickmill at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Sarwa leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Sarwa
3.3/5
Choose Sarwa if you want…
Tickmill
3.3/5
Choose Tickmill if you want…
Sarwa (3.3/5) and Tickmill (3.3/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Sarwa offers spreads from 0 pips, while Tickmill starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500. Tickmill requires $100.
Sarwa is regulated by DFSA, SEC, while Tickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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