Side-by-side
RoboForex vs Tickmill
Both RoboForex 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 RoboForex if you're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum. Choose Tickmill if you are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing.
Pros and cons
RoboForex
Pros
- ✓ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list
- ✓$10 minimum deposit + separate Pro account available with leverage up to 1:2000
- ✓Daily cashback scheme on trading volume
Cons
- ✕IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection
- ✕Restricted in 18 countries (US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Russia/Ukraine/Belarus, Turkey, OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions)
- ✕Additional sub-national territory restrictions (Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Eustatius, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Tahiti, Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
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 RoboForex if:
- ✓You're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
- ✓You scalp or trade at volume — ECN account delivers among the cheapest commission tiers in our list
- ✓You value the Free Funds Withdrawal promo (1st and 3rd e-wallet withdrawals of each month processed fee-free)
- ✓You want offshore ultra-high leverage (up to 1:2000) on the separate Pro account tier
- ✓You like a daily cashback scheme layered on trading activity
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
RoboForex vs Tickmill comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
RoboForex leads
- RoboForex
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Tickmill
- ahead on 2 dimensions
Cost per lot
RoboForex: $6.00/lot, Tickmill: $8.00/lot. Lower at RoboForex.
Minimum deposit
RoboForex: $10, Tickmill: $100. Smaller minimum at RoboForex.
Maximum leverage
RoboForex: 1:500, Tickmill: 1:1000. Higher leverage at Tickmill.
Regulator and licence
RoboForex: IFSC, Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA. Stronger licensing at Tickmill.
Trading platforms
RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader, Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Wider platform choice at RoboForex.
Frequently asked
Which is better — RoboForex or Tickmill?+
Across our 5 dimensions: RoboForex leads in 3, Tickmill in 2, ties: 0. Overall verdict: RoboForex. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: RoboForex — $6.00, Tickmill — $8.00. Lower at RoboForex.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: RoboForex — $10, Tickmill — $100. Easier onboarding at RoboForex.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader. Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
Who regulates each broker?+
RoboForex: IFSC. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA.
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