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hotforex

8.3/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

hotforex was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in United States, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. hotforex serves 30,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

hotforex wins this category
Featurehotforextickmill
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F255Financial 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
Founded20122020
CountryUnited StatesGRENADINES
Clients30,000+12,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between hotforex and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. hotforex charges withdrawal fees while tickmill does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. hotforex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tickmill does not. Overall, tickmill scores higher on fees in our assessment.

tickmill wins this category
Featurehotforextickmill
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

hotforex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tickmill supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. hotforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

hotforex wins this category
Featurehotforextickmill
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 hotforex and tickmill compare. hotforex runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. hotforex publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. hotforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. hotforex scores higher overall in education and research.

hotforex wins this category
Featurehotforextickmill
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. hotforex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while tickmill supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featurehotforextickmill
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both hotforex and tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurehotforextickmill
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic