Alpari 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 61/100).
Alpari, founded in 1998, is a trading name of Parlance Trading Ltd, licensed by the Mwali International Services Authority (an offshore regulator), offering Micro, Standard, ECN and Pro ECN accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the Alpari app.
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 | Alpari | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 61/100 | 89/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 7/35Strongest licence MISA (tier 3) | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission | 20/25All-in cost from 0.60 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN), 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 19/20▲Minimum deposit $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency), 7 deposit methods, 7 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 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 | MISA | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, DFSA (representative office) |
| Minimum deposit | $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN) | $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) | 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.6 pips (Classic) |
| Commission | None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded | $3 per lot per side (Raw); $3.5 per lot per side on TradingView Raw; none on Classic |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd) | 1:500 (up to 1:1000 on selected MT5 symbols), Tickmill Ltd (FSA Seychelles) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Debit and credit cards, E-wallets, Local payment methods, Cryptocurrency | Bank wire, Crypto, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, UnionPay |
| Retail accounts losing money | Not published | 68% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Alpari review · Tickmill review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Alpari or Tickmill better?
Tickmill has the higher TFB Score (89/100 vs 61/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Alpari and Tickmill regulated?
Alpari: MISA. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, DFSA (representative office). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Alpari or Tickmill?
Alpari holds no tier-1 licence; 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 Alpari and Tickmill?
Alpari: $30 (Micro); $100 (Standard); $300 (ECN); $500 (Pro ECN). Tickmill: $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency). Alpari asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Alpari or Tickmill?
Published spreads start from 0.0 pips (Pro ECN); 0.8 pips (ECN); 1.2 pips (Standard; Micro from 1.5 pips) at Alpari and 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.6 pips (Classic) at Tickmill; commission: Alpari None on Micro, Standard and ECN; Pro ECN forex $2.5 per lot traded, Tickmill $3 per lot per side (Raw); $3.5 per lot per side on TradingView Raw; none on Classic.
Do Alpari and Tickmill offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Alpari: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Alpari Mobile App. Tickmill: MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader, Tickmill App.
What is the maximum leverage at Alpari and Tickmill?
Alpari: Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN, Parlance Trading Ltd). Tickmill: 1:500 (up to 1:1000 on selected MT5 symbols), Tickmill Ltd (FSA Seychelles). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
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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