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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 have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list. 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
Libertex leads
- Libertex
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Tickmill
- ahead on 2 dimensions
Cost per lot
Libertex: $5.00/lot, Tickmill: $8.00/lot. Lower at Libertex.
Minimum deposit
Libertex: $10, Tickmill: $100. Smaller minimum at Libertex.
Maximum leverage
Libertex: 1:999, Tickmill: 1:1000. Higher leverage at Tickmill.
Regulator and licence
Libertex: SVG FSA, 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
- ✓$10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history
- ✓MT4/MT5 plus proprietary Libertex platform — multi-platform offering for different trader preferences
Cons
- ✕Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight
- ✕Typical EUR/USD spread ranges 0.3–0.7 pip depending on liquidity — broker does not publish a single typical figure
- ✕Inactivity fee $10/month triggers after ~90 days of inactivity
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 have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
- ✓You prefer a proprietary platform that's simpler than MT4/MT5 for a first-time trader
- ✓You value 28 years of operating history (via Forex Club parent, founded 1997)
- ✓You want strong local EU funding methods (SOFORT, iDEAL, Giropay, Przelewy24) at a broker that understands European banking
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 3, Tickmill in 2, ties: 0. Overall verdict: Libertex. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: Libertex — $5.00, Tickmill — $8.00. Lower at Libertex.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: Libertex — $10, 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: SVG FSA. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA.