Tickmill
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Choosing between Tickmill and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Tickmill is headquartered in London, UK. Tickmill has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Vanguard UK 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.
Tickmill
Vanguard UK
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
Tickmill
$100 vs $500
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WinnerVanguard UK
Tickmill
Vanguard UK
Lower feesTickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Tickmill additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Vanguard UK adds Etf, Stocks.
Tickmill supports MT4, MT5. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Tickmill requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Tickmill at 3.33/5 and Vanguard UK 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 Vanguard UK'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 Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Tickmill requires a minimum deposit of $100. Vanguard UK requires $500.
Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
Tickmill supports MT4, MT5. Vanguard UK 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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