Higher Rated
Tickmill
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Choosing between Tickmill and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Tickmill is headquartered in London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, 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.
Tickmill
Bestinvest
Tickmill is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tickmill offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Tickmill
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tickmill
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bestinvest
$100 vs $0
Tickmill
Bestinvest
Tickmill
Bestinvest
Lower feesTickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Tickmill additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Bestinvest adds Stocks, Etf.
Tickmill supports MT4, MT5. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Tickmill requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bestinvest accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Tickmill at 3.33/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Tickmill leads overall with a clear advantage.
Tickmill scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Tickmill holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Bestinvest's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Tickmill offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Tickmill requires a minimum deposit of $100. Bestinvest requires $0.
Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
Tickmill supports MT4, MT5. Bestinvest supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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