A head-to-head comparison of FxPro and Tickmill across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Multi-platform broker with FCA and CySEC regulation, offering all four major retail platforms and transparent raw ECN pricing.
Among the lowest commissions available at $6 round-turn on Pro accounts, with strong FCA, CySEC, and FSCA regulation and transparent execution.
FxPro and Tickmill are extremely closely matched with scores of 4.3/5 and 4.3/5. The right choice depends on your individual trading priorities.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Tickmill offers tighter spreads from 0 pips vs 1.2 pips for FxPro, reducing trading costs.
Both brokers show an equally strong safety profile across regulation, fund protection, and client safeguards.
Tickmill has a cost edge: tighter spreads from 0 pips, lower commission ($6/lot).
FxPro offers more exclusive platform options: cTrader, Proprietary Web/Mobile, a proprietary platform.
Both brokers share the same editorial score of 4.3/5 and the same minimum deposit requirement, making them equally suited for new traders.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
Customer Support 10% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.1 / 5▲ |
| Founded | 2006 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom |
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spreads from | 1.2 pips | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $6/lot |
| Max leverage | 500:1 | 1000:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | FCA FSCA CySEC | FCA FSCA CySEC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader Proprietary Web/Mobile | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit FxPro | Visit Tickmill |
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
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
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. The right choice depends on your priorities: trading costs, platform preference, or regulatory coverage.
Tickmill offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FxPro's spreads from 1.2 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, particularly valuable 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. Both are considered safe. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners: both brokers offer negative balance protection. Also weigh up educational resources and customer support quality before deciding.
FxPro offers maximum leverage of 500:1, 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.
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 MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Proprietary Web/Mobile and Tickmill offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5; both support MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5; FxPro exclusively offers cTrader, Proprietary Web/Mobile.
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