AvaTrade vs Tickmill: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare AvaTrade and Tickmill — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Tickmill edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaAvaTradeTickmill
Overall score 3.6 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.5 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.5
Platform & assets 4.0 3.5
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score72/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4/5, AvaTradeGO (mobile), AvaOptions, WebTraderMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fee modelSpread model — details not yet verifiedPro/Raw account with a small commission — among the cheapest
Pros & cons
- Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland + multiple global entities; founded 2006
- Full platform selection (MT4/MT5/AvaTradeGO/AvaOptions)
- Broad instrument coverage including options
- A private company — financial transparency more limited than a public company
- Some clients via offshore entities
- Leverage is high-risk
- Very low costs (Pro/Raw account) — a scalper favorite
- FCA/CySEC license + multi-region entities
- Fast execution
- Narrower product selection (core forex/CFD focus)
- Many retail clients via Seychelles/Labuan entities (not the FCA)
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
AvaTrade
Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland as its primary regulator (mentioned by Wikipedia in the context of an acquisition blocked by this regulator). Operates multiple entities globally — license status per entity not verified in detail.
Tickmill
Regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), FSCA (South Africa), DFSA (Dubai), Labuan FSA. Low-cost focus.