ActivTrades vs Tickmill 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Tickmill has the higher TFB Score (89/100 vs 78/100).
ActivTrades is a multi-entity CFD broker trading since 2001 whose UK entity ActivTrades PLC is FCA-regulated, offering MT4, MT5, ActivTrader and TradingView, with no minimum deposit in most jurisdictions.
69% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Tickmill is a CFD broker offering Classic, Raw and TradingView Raw accounts on MT4, MT5, TradingView and Tickmill Trader, operating through entities regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles and FSCA.
68% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 89/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 20/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 19/20Minimum deposit $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency), 7 deposit methods, 7 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 18/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 1:500 (up to 1:1000 on selected MT5 symbols), Tickmill Ltd (FSA Seychelles) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, DFSA (representative office) |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.6 pips (Classic) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | $3 per lot per side (Raw); $3.5 per lot per side on TradingView Raw; none on Classic |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:500 (up to 1:1000 on selected MT5 symbols), Tickmill Ltd (FSA Seychelles) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank wire, Crypto, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, UnionPay |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 68% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Tickmill review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Tickmill better?
Tickmill has the higher TFB Score (89/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Tickmill regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, DFSA (representative office). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Tickmill?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Tickmill holds 2 (FCA and CySEC). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades and Tickmill?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Tickmill: $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Tickmill?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.6 pips (Classic) at Tickmill; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Tickmill $3 per lot per side (Raw); $3.5 per lot per side on TradingView Raw; none on Classic.
Do ActivTrades and Tickmill offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Tickmill: MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader, Tickmill App.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Tickmill?
ActivTrades states 69% and Tickmill states 68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning