Evolution Brokers
tickmill
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Overview
Evolution Brokers was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Belize, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Evolution Brokers holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evolution Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at Evolution Brokers and $250 at tickmill.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F323 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2020 |
| Country | Belize | GRENADINES |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 12,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evolution Brokers and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. tickmill has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $300 at Evolution Brokers). Evolution Brokers charges withdrawal fees while tickmill does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Evolution Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tickmill does not. Overall, tickmill scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Evolution Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tickmill supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tickmill supports social and copy trading features, which Evolution Brokers does not offer. Evolution Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Evolution Brokers and tickmill compare. Evolution Brokers runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Evolution Brokers publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Evolution Brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Evolution Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Evolution Brokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while tickmill supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tickmill uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Evolution Brokers and tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evolution Brokers supports 2 languages and tickmill supports 8, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |