EightCap and Tickmill compete for traders seeking cost efficiency, platform breadth, and regulatory assurance. The matchup tests whether more platforms or tighter commissions matter more in real trading.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose EightCap if you want four-platform access including MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView on a single account. You benefit from Razor ECN pricing with from 0 pips at $7 per round-turn and dual ASIC/FCA regulation.
Choose if…
Choose Tickmill if you want MT4/MT5 access with industry-low $6 per lot round-turn commissions. You also benefit from FCA, CySEC, and FSCA regulation and no cTrader support, which keeps the MT4/MT5 experience straightforward.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Pros
MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView all available on one account
Capitalise.ai code-free automation included at no extra cost
ASIC (391441) and FCA (921296) dual regulation
Razor account: raw EUR/USD from 0.0 pips at $7 round-turn commission
No minimum deposit on Standard account
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | EightCap | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | 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 | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
EightCap and Tickmill share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: platform availability and account types differ between them.
Both EightCap and Tickmill start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Both EightCap and Tickmill require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both EightCap and Tickmill hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
EightCap lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while Tickmill lists up to 1000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Tickmill charges $6 per lot, lower than EightCap's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
EightCap supports TradingView, cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while Tickmill supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Both provide MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. EightCap has exclusive access to TradingView and cTrader.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
EightCap wins for safety and regulation due to dual ASIC and FCA oversight.
Tickmill wins for active traders with higher leverage and no dealing desk on Pro accounts.
Tickmill is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($6/lot).
EightCap wins for platform choice with MT4/MT5 plus cTrader and TradingView.
EightCap wins for beginners with no minimum deposit on the Standard account.
EightCap wins for instrument variety with about 800 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.5 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2009 | 2014 |
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| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $6/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.7 pips | 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 1,000:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 12 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | SCB FCA ASIC | CySEC FSCA FCA |
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| Platforms | TradingView cTrader MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Advanced charting tools included
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
$100 minimum on Razor ECN account
Shorter public track record than IC Markets or Pepperstone
Research and educational content thinner than larger peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
Cons
No cTrader support
Limited asset classes compared to multi-asset peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
EightCap and Tickmill are closely matched on regulation, costs, and leverage. EightCap differentiates itself with four-platform access (MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView) vs Tickmill's MT4/MT5 only.
Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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