Eightcap vs Tickmill: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Eightcap and Tickmill — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Both score evenly overall — the right choice depends on which criteria matter most to you.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaEightcapTickmill
Overall score 3.8 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.5 3.5
Fees & deposit 4.0 4.5
Platform & assets 4.0 3.5
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score74/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated)MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fee modelRaw + commission or Standard; competitivePro/Raw account with a small commission — among the cheapest
Pros & cons
- ASIC/FCA/CySEC regulation + seamless TradingView integration
- Competitive raw spreads
- Many crypto CFD markets
- Relatively smaller brand
- Some clients via the SCB Bahamas entity
- 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
Eightcap
Australian (2009) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (Bahamas). TradingView integration.
Tickmill
Regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), FSCA (South Africa), DFSA (Dubai), Labuan FSA. Low-cost focus.