FP Markets vs Tickmill
Two brokers, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
Standard and Raw accounts from $100 with leverage to 1:500 and ECN pricing on both.
Raw spreads from 0.0 with a $3 per side commission, from $100.
| Detail | FP Markets | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | — | FCA 717270 (UK) · CySEC 278/15 (Europe) · FSA Seychelles SD008 · FSCA 49464 (South Africa) · DFSA F007663 (Dubai representative office) |
| Minimum Deposit | US$100 or equivalent | $100 |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | Up to 1:1000 |
| Spread From | Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips | 0.0 pips (Raw) |
| Commission | Standard: zero · Raw: US$3 per lot per side | Raw: $3 per lot per side. TradingView Raw: $3.50. Classic: none |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (Raw) | MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader |
| Account Types | Standard, Raw | Classic, Raw, TradingView Raw |
What the figures say
- Tickmill publishes its regulation (FCA 717270 (UK) · CySEC 278/15 (Europe) · FSA Seychelles SD008 · FSCA 49464 (South Africa) · DFSA F007663 (Dubai representative office)); FP Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- Minimum Deposit: FP Markets lists US$100 or equivalent; Tickmill lists $100.
- Max Leverage: FP Markets lists 1:500; Tickmill lists Up to 1:1000.
- Spread From: FP Markets lists Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips; Tickmill lists 0.0 pips (Raw).
- Commission: FP Markets lists Standard: zero · Raw: US$3 per lot per side; Tickmill lists Raw: $3 per lot per side. TradingView Raw: $3.50. Classic: none.
- Platforms: FP Markets lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (Raw); Tickmill lists MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader.
- Account Types: FP Markets lists Standard, Raw; Tickmill lists Classic, Raw, TradingView Raw.
- FP Markets also lists Metals.
- Tickmill also lists ETFs, Futures.
A figure marked “—” is one that broker does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
FP Markets: why traders choose it
- Two accounts, both from US$100 and both on ECN pricing
- Raw account: spreads from 0.0 pips plus US$3 per lot each way
- Standard account: spreads from 1.0 pips and no commission
- Leverage up to 1:500 on both accounts, jurisdiction permitting
- TradingView is available on the Raw account, alongside MT4, MT5 and cTrader
- EAs, a mobile app and a VPS are listed for both accounts; minimum trade 0.01 lot
Tickmill: why traders choose it
- 600+ CFDs, including 60+ currency pairs and 500+ stocks and ETFs
- Classic account trades commission free at spreads from 1.6 pips
- Futures and options on S&P 500, DJIA and NASDAQ, under the UK entity
- Base currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, ZAR
- Four regulators across the group, including the FCA and CySEC
FP Markets pros
- The whole offer fits in one table on their site: two accounts, one minimum, clear costs
- US$3 per side is at the low end for a raw account
- Stocks and bonds are on the Raw account, not just forex and metals
FP Markets cons
- 1:500 depends on your jurisdiction; the ASIC and CySEC entities are capped far lower
- The Standard account does not include stocks or bonds
- The page we read did not name the regulator for the entity serving Bangladesh; check the legal footer for your region
Tickmill pros
- Named licence numbers for five entities, published on the front page
- A commission free option and a raw spread option at the same $100 entry
- TradingView is a first class platform here, not an afterthought
Tickmill cons
- 1:1000 leverage belongs to the offshore entity, not the FCA or CySEC ones
- Futures and options are UK entity only
- Stocks and ETFs are capped at 1:20 leverage
About FP Markets
FP Markets keeps it to two accounts. Standard is commission-free from 1.0 pips; Raw prices from 0.0 pips with US$3 per lot per side. Both open from US$100, both run ECN pricing, and both offer leverage up to 1:500 where the local entity allows it.
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How this page is put together. Both columns use the same fields as the individual reviews, read from each broker's own site. Some links are affiliate links, which may earn Cubie FX a commission at no extra cost to you. Placement is not for sale and nothing here is ranked.