Dukascopy vs Tickmill: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Dukascopy 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, Dukascopy edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaDukascopyTickmill
Overall score 4.0 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.5 3.5
Fees & deposit 4.0 4.5
Platform & assets 4.0 3.5
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score83/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsJForex (desktop/web), MetaTrader 4, Mobile app, API (FIX/JForex)MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fee modelECN model: raw spread + volume-based commission — competitive for volume; exact figures not yet verifiedPro/Raw account with a small commission — among the cheapest
Pros & cons
- FINMA-licensed Swiss bank — top-tier prudential oversight
- Transparent ECN/marketplace model (SWFX) with a powerful JForex platform
- Competitive commissions for volume traders
- Account structure & the JForex platform can be complex for beginners
- Minimum deposit relatively high compared to typical retail brokers
- Leveraged products are 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
Dukascopy
Dukascopy Bank SA is a licensed bank & securities dealer supervised by FINMA (the Swiss financial regulator). Its European entity (Dukascopy Europe) is supervised in Latvia. Its 'Swiss bank' status adds a layer of prudential oversight.
Tickmill
Regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), FSCA (South Africa), DFSA (Dubai), Labuan FSA. Low-cost focus.