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Libertex

7.9/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
9/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Libertex was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Libertex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12, while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Libertex serves 2,200,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $117 at Libertex and $250 at tickmill.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureLibertextickmill
Min. Deposit$117$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12Financial 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
CountryCyprusGRENADINES
Clients2,200,000+12,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Libertex and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Libertex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $117 (vs $250 at tickmill). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Libertex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureLibertextickmill
Min. Deposit$117$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Libertex offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, 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. Libertex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureLibertextickmill
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Duplitrade, 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 Libertex and tickmill compare. Both provide video tutorials. Libertex publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Libertex scores higher overall in education and research.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureLibertextickmill
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Libertex 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
FeatureLibertextickmill
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 Libertex and tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Libertex supports 9 languages and tickmill supports 8, giving Libertex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureLibertextickmill
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, French, Portuguese, ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic