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Choosing between Skilling and Tickmill depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Skilling is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Tickmill operates from London, UK. Tickmill has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Skilling which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Skilling
Tickmill
| Skilling | Tickmill | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.5/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.7 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:30 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | CySEC, FSA | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4 | MT4, MT5 |
Skilling is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tickmill offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Skilling
Tickmill
Skilling holds licences from CySEC, FSA. Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. Skilling additionally covers Stocks, Etf. Tickmill adds Cfd.
On spreads, Tickmill is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at Skilling.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
Skilling 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 Skilling at 3.45/5 and Tickmill at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Skilling leads overall with a clear advantage.
Skilling
3.5/5
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Tickmill
3.3/5
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Skilling scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Skilling holds a 3.5/5 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.
Skilling offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Tickmill starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100. Tickmill requires $100.
Skilling is regulated by CySEC, FSA, while Tickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. 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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