In a clash of regulation, cost, and platform choice, Tickmill and TMGM face off. The outcome hinges on fees and instrument breadth.
Tickmill edges TMGM on editorial score and cost structure. Its $6/lot commission and stronger regulatory coverage (FCA, CySEC, FSCA) distinguish it from TMGM.
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Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.3 / 5 |
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
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Tickmill | TMGM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| 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 |
The scores are close: Tickmill rates 4.3/5 and TMGM rates 4/5. Tickmill has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Both Tickmill and TMGM start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Both Tickmill and TMGM require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both Tickmill and TMGM 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.
Tickmill lists maximum leverage of 1000:1, while TMGM lists up to 500:1. 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 TMGM's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
Tickmill supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while TMGM supports IRESS, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. TMGM has exclusive access to IRESS.
Tickmill has FCA, CySEC and FSCA oversight plus investor protection schemes.
Tickmill offers lower commissions and higher leverage.
Tickmill is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($6/lot).
Tickmill offers investor protection schemes and segregated funds for safety.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.3 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
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| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
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| 0.6 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1,000:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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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 cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA FSCA CySEC | ASIC VFSC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | IRESS 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
10,000+ instruments including real equities via IRESS DMA
ASIC regulated, Tier 1 Australian investor protections
ECN Edge account: raw spreads from 0.0 pips at $7 commission
Strong multilingual support for Asian clients
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
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
Cons
No cTrader support
Limited asset classes compared to multi-asset peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
Cons
$100 minimum deposit on standard accounts
Less brand recognition than IC Markets or Pepperstone in Australia
IRESS DMA platform requires separate setup
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
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