A head-to-head comparison of AMarkets and Tickmill across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and editorial scoring.
SVG FSA-regulated broker with genuine ECN conditions on MT4, MT5, and cTrader, a well-regarded PAMM system, and an established following in Russia, Ukraine, and Central Asia.
Among the lowest commissions available at $6 round-turn on Pro accounts, with strong FCA, CySEC, and FSCA regulation and transparent execution.
Tickmill edges ahead with a score of 4.3/5 vs AMarkets's 3.8/5. A narrow margin, so review the breakdown below to see where each broker has a clear advantage.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0 pips.
Tickmill has a stronger safety profile: top-tier regulation, compensation scheme, segregated funds, negative balance protection.
AMarkets offers more exclusive platform options: cTrader.
Tickmill edges out AMarkets with a higher editorial score (4.3/5 vs 3.8/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new traders.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.1 / 5▲ |
| Founded | 2007 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | London, United Kingdom |
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | $6/lot | $6/lot |
| Max leverage | 3000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | SVGFSA | FCA FSCA CySEC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit AMarkets | Visit Tickmill |
Pros
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Competitive $6 round-turn ECN commission
Mature PAMM platform with full performance transparency
No inactivity fee
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
Industry-low commission of $6 round-turn on Pro account
Strong FCA, CySEC, and FSCA regulatory coverage
No dealing desk on Pro and Raw accounts
Negative balance protection for retail clients
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
SVG FSA registration only - no meaningful retail investor protection
No EU or Tier 1 licensed entity
Very high leverage (3000:1) is a risk amplifier
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Cons
No cTrader support
Limited asset classes compared to multi-asset peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, Tickmill ranks higher with a score of 4.3/5 vs 3.8/5 for AMarkets. The best choice still depends on your individual trading needs; AMarkets and Tickmill may each suit different trader profiles.
Both AMarkets and Tickmill offer spreads starting from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Consider commissions and account types when evaluating total trading costs.
Both AMarkets and Tickmill require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Tickmill holds top-tier regulation (FCA, FSCA, CySEC), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Always verify regulatory status with the broker directly before depositing funds.
For beginners: Tickmill offers negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also weigh up educational resources and customer support quality before deciding.
AMarkets offers maximum leverage of 3000:1, while Tickmill offers up to 1000:1. Available leverage varies by account type, instrument, and jurisdiction. Higher leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Always use appropriate risk management.
Both AMarkets and Tickmill charge the same commission of $6 per lot on applicable accounts.
AMarkets supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and Tickmill offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5; both support MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5; AMarkets exclusively offers cTrader.
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