Side-by-side
FxPro vs Tickmill
Both FxPro and Tickmill are licensed brokers — but each is stronger in different areas. We compare spreads and commissions, regulators and licences, leverage and trading platforms.
In short. Choose FxPro if you are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker. Choose Tickmill if you are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing.
Pros and cons
FxPro
Pros
- ✓Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history
- ✓cTrader / Raw: ~0.3 typical spread + $7 round-turn ≈ $10/lot — transparent ECN pricing
Cons
- ✕MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
- ✕FCA entity only for UK clients; non-UK retail routes to CySEC or offshore SCB
- ✕Inactivity fee $15/month after 6 months of inactivity
- ✕Does not accept US, Iran, or Canada residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
Tickmill
Pros
- ✓Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier
Cons
- ✕Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page
- ✕No cTrader — MT4/MT5 only
- ✕Not available in 16 jurisdictions including US, Canada, Japan, Russia/Belarus, and OFAC-sanctioned countries
Who should choose which
Choose FxPro if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
- ✓You day-trade or scalp and open a cTrader or Raw Spread account — ~$10/lot round-turn is competitive with ECN-focused peers
- ✓You want native-currency settlement in CHF, PLN, AUD, or ZAR — the widest fiat-wallet range in our list
- ✓You have $100+ to start and value operating history (20 years, publicly-listed parent)
- ✓You want crypto funding (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside cards and bank transfers
Choose Tickmill if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing
- ✓You scalp or algo-trade: Raw account's ~$6 round-turn commission + 0.0-from spread is competitive with focused-ECN brokers
- ✓You deposit $5,000+ via wire — Tickmill covers bank-side fees up to ~$100, unusual for the category
- ✓You're in Asia and want UnionPay funding — one of the few of our brokers to offer it
- ✓You want crypto funding (USDT, BTC) without giving up traditional methods
FxPro vs Tickmill comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
Tickmill leads
- FxPro
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Tickmill
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Tied
- 1 tied
Cost per lot
FxPro: $10.00/lot, Tickmill: $8.00/lot. Lower at Tickmill.
Minimum deposit
FxPro: $100, Tickmill: $100. Smaller minimum at Tickmill.
Maximum leverage
FxPro: 1:500, Tickmill: 1:1000. Higher leverage at Tickmill.
Regulator and licence
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA, Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA. Equivalent regulator coverage.
Trading platforms
FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Wider platform choice at FxPro.
Frequently asked
Which is better — FxPro or Tickmill?+
Across our 5 dimensions: FxPro leads in 1, Tickmill in 3, ties: 1. Overall verdict: Tickmill. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: FxPro — $10.00, Tickmill — $8.00. Lower at Tickmill.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: FxPro — $100, Tickmill — $100. Easier onboarding at Tickmill.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge. Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
Who regulates each broker?+
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA.
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