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Libertex vs Tickmill
Libertex vs Tickmill — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
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In short. Choose Libertex if you are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection. Choose Tickmill if you are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing.
Libertex vs Tickmill comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
Tied overall
- Libertex
- ahead on 2 dimensions
- Tickmill
- ahead on 2 dimensions
- Tied
- 1 tied
Cost per lot
Libertex: Floating, Tickmill: $8.00/lot. Same cost per lot.
Minimum deposit
Libertex: €100, Tickmill: $100. Smaller minimum at Libertex.
Maximum leverage
Libertex: 1:30, Tickmill: 1:1000. Higher leverage at Tickmill.
Regulator and licence
Libertex: CySEC, Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA. Stronger licensing at Tickmill.
Trading platforms
Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform, Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Wider platform choice at Libertex.
Pros and cons
Libertex
Pros
- ✓CySEC-regulated (Indication Investments Ltd, licence 164/12) with ICF investor compensation and negative balance protection
- ✓MT4/MT5 plus proprietary Libertex platform; strong local EU funding (SOFORT, iDEAL, Giropay, Przelewy24)
Cons
- ✕Single-jurisdiction CySEC coverage — no FCA or ASIC fallback
- ✕Retail leverage capped at 1:30 (ESMA/CySEC) — lower than offshore brokers
- ✕€100 minimum deposit; inactivity fee applies after extended dormancy
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 Libertex if:
- ✓You are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection
- ✓You prefer a simple proprietary platform alongside MT4/MT5
- ✓You value 28 years of operating history (via Forex Club parent, founded 1997)
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
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Frequently asked
Which is better — Libertex or Tickmill?+
Across our 5 dimensions: Libertex leads in 2, Tickmill in 2, ties: 1. Overall verdict: tied. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: Libertex — $0.00, Tickmill — $8.00. Lower at a tie.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: Libertex — $100, Tickmill — $100. Easier onboarding at Libertex.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform. Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
Who regulates each broker?+
Libertex: CySEC. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA.