FxPro and Tickmill clash on regulation, pricing and platform choice, highlighting tradeoffs between breadth of instruments and trading costs.
FxPro and Tickmill are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is instrument variety, with FxPro offering about 2100 instruments.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Tickmill offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 1.20 pips for FxPro, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Pros
Supports all four major platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, and proprietary
Strong FCA and CySEC regulation
No dealing desk execution on raw accounts
Negative balance protection
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | FxPro | 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 | Pass | 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 |
FxPro and Tickmill share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: Tickmill has tighter spreads from 0 pips.
Tickmill starts from 0 pips, tighter than FxPro's 1.2 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Both FxPro and Tickmill require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both FxPro 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.
FxPro 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 FxPro's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
FxPro supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while Tickmill supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. FxPro has exclusive access to cTrader and Proprietary Web/Mobile.
FxPro and Tickmill are equally matched for safety and regulation.
Tickmill is best for active traders due to higher leverage and lower per-lot commissions.
Tickmill is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($6/lot), tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
FxPro wins for platform choice with MT4, MT5, cTrader and proprietary Web/Mobile.
FxPro and Tickmill are equally matched for beginners.
FxPro offers about 2100 instruments versus Tickmill's 600.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.1 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2006 | 2014 |
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| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 1.2 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $6/lot▼ lower |
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| 1.9 pips | 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 1,000:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA FSCA CySEC | FCA FSCA CySEC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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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
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
Customer support can be slow during peak hours
FxPro Edge proprietary platform less feature-rich than MT4
Not available to US residents
Cons
No cTrader support
Limited asset classes compared to multi-asset peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
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Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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