OANDA vs Tickmill: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare OANDA 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, OANDA edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaOANDATickmill
Overall score 4.0 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.5 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.5
Platform & assets 4.0 3.5
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score83/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web/desktop platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated), Mobile app, API v20MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fee modelSpread model (Standard account) or core spread + commission (Core/Elite) — per-region details not yet verified with exact figuresPro/Raw account with a small commission — among the cheapest
Pros & cons
- Very strong & rare regulation — licensed in the US (NFA/CFTC) plus FCA/ASIC/MAS/IIROC
- Respected reputation for price data & execution; strong trading API for automation
- Flexible platform choice: proprietary + MT4 + TradingView
- Not the cheapest for high volume compared to raw ECN brokers
- Product availability (e.g. crypto CFDs) differs per region/entity
- Leveraged products remain 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
OANDA
Operates multiple entities with strict oversight per region: NFA/CFTC (US), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), MAS (Singapore), IIROC (Canada). One of the few retail brokers licensed in the US market.
Tickmill
Regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), FSCA (South Africa), DFSA (Dubai), Labuan FSA. Low-cost focus.