Spreadex
tickmill
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Overview
Spreadex was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Spreadex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Spreadex and $250 at tickmill.
| Feature | Spreadex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941 | 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 | 1999 | 2020 |
| Country | UK | GRENADINES |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 12,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Spreadex and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Spreadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at tickmill). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Spreadex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Spreadex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Spreadex 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. Spreadex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Spreadex | 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 Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 Spreadex and tickmill compare. Spreadex runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Spreadex publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Spreadex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Spreadex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Spreadex | 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. Spreadex accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill), while tickmill supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tickmill uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Spreadex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 Spreadex and tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Spreadex supports 1 language and tickmill supports 8, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Spreadex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |