DEGIRO vs Tickmill
Two different businesses. DEGIRO holds real stocks, ETFs, bonds, options and futures — no CFDs at all — under BaFin, with €100,000 deposit and €20,000 securities cover; US stock trades cost €2 and most EU exchanges €4.90. Its reach is the EU and UK. Tickmill is an FX and CFD broker on MetaTrader, open across most of the CIS, where you own no securities. Our pick for investing: DEGIRO. For leveraged FX, or wherever DEGIRO won't open an account: Tickmill.
Editor: Kyrylo Vasyliev
DEGIRO (BaFin, minimum deposit €0.01) and Tickmill (FCA/CySEC, minimum deposit €100) are two regulated brokers competing for retail investors in the CIS and EU markets. This comparison is built from verified data on fees, available instruments, trading platforms and country access — so you can see exactly where each broker wins before you open an account.
Across 1 fee categories DEGIRO and Tickmill split wins roughly evenly — the cheaper option depends on your specific trading pattern (stocks vs ETFs, frequency, currency). On asset class coverage DEGIRO is ahead with 5 instrument categories versus 4 at Tickmill — relevant if you plan to diversify beyond stocks into bonds, ETFs, commodities or crypto.
If entry budget matters, DEGIRO is more accessible with a minimum deposit of €0.01. DEGIRO supports 2 trading platforms, Tickmill supports 3 — check the platforms section below to confirm your preferred terminal is available.
Trust dimensions side by side
Where it's safer
Five trust dimensions per our methodology. The further from the centre — the stronger. The dashed line is our fixed reference level, the same on every axis.
Tickmill leads on the combined score — 83/100 vs 75/100. Our fixed reference line is 72.
Overview
DEGIRO leads with 3 out of 9 objective metrics. On fees specifically, wins 0 of 1 categories.
Fees & Commissions
Fee scenario
Approximate — based on verified fees only. Per-share commissions assume a $50 share price. Real costs depend on instrument, currency conversion and individual trade size.
Instruments & Markets
800k+ instruments · 700+ instrumentsRegulators & investor protection
- BaFin—Germany
- Additional licences on file: AFM/DNB.
- FCA—United Kingdom
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
- FSA Seychelles—Seychelles
- Additional licences on file: FSCA.
Both brokers operate under Tier-1 jurisdictions, so regulatory oversight strength is comparable.
Account & Support
DEGIRO
Tickmill
Pros & Cons
DEGIRO
- Publicly-listed parent — full annual report transparency
- €2 per US stock trade, €4.90 on most European exchanges
- Real assets only — no CFDs in the account
- Strong Trustpilot rating (4.4★)
- Wide instrument selection (800k+)
- Not available in CIS countries — EU/UK residents only
- No fractional shares — each position requires the full share price
- Platform UI has not kept pace with newer entrants
- Compensation caps at €20,000 — below FCA (£85k) / SIPC ($500k)
- No negative balance protection
Tickmill
- FCA-regulated Raw accounts with raw spreads (EURUSD ~0.1 pip)
- 24/5 trading + phone support in multiple languages (en, ru, de, es, pl)
- Fast withdrawals — cards typically same-day, wire 1-3 days
- Negative balance protection
- Direct access to US stocks
- CFD-only — does NOT offer real stocks, ETFs or bonds despite 'Stock CFDs' branding
- High-leverage retail accounts (1:500) under offshore FSA Seychelles
- No proprietary platform — MT4 / MT5 only
- Compensation caps at €20,000 — below FCA (£85k) / SIPC ($500k)
- CFD-only (no direct exchange access)
Who each broker is for
Verdict
Both DEGIRO and Tickmill are regulated brokers offering access to global financial markets. However, they differ significantly in fees, available instruments, and minimum deposit requirements. Below is our expert assessment to help you make an informed decision.
Choose DEGIRO if you want more instruments, lower entry barrier, a stronger Trustpilot rating.
Choose Tickmill if you want negative balance protection, an unlimited demo.
- Just starting outTickmill· lower entry barrier, an unlimited demo, faster KYC
- Active tradingEither works
- Advanced / professionalDEGIRO· more exchanges
Ultimately, the best choice depends on your trading style, budget, and preferred instruments. We recommend using our Broker Quiz for a personalized recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
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