EXANTE vs Tickmill
Detailed side-by-side broker comparison
EXANTE (MiFID/CySEC, minimum deposit $10,000) 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 9 fee categories we track, EXANTE comes out cheaper in 4, while Tickmill wins only 3. For active traders this gap compounds over time — commission, FX markup and custody fees are the three that hurt portfolio returns the most. Both brokers offer access to 6 instrument categories, so asset coverage is not a differentiator here.
If entry budget matters, Tickmill is more accessible with a minimum deposit of $100. EXANTE supports 2 trading platforms, Tickmill supports 3 — check the platforms section below to confirm your preferred terminal is available.
Trust dimensions side by side
Where it's safer
Five trust dimensions per our methodology. The further from the centre — the stronger. Dashed line is the industry median.
EXANTE and Tickmill are tied — both score 83/100 against an industry median of 72.
Overview
Tickmill leads with 5 out of 9 objective metrics. On fees specifically, EXANTE wins 4 of 9 categories.
Fees & Commissions
Fee scenario
Approximate — based on listed fees only. Real costs depend on instrument, currency conversion and individual trade size.
Instruments & Markets
600k+ instruments · 700+ instrumentsRegulators & investor protection
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
- MiFID II—European Union
- FCA—United Kingdom
- CySEC—Cyprus (EU)
Tickmill carries a stronger top-tier licence than EXANTE — relevant if regulator strength is a deciding factor for you.
Account & Support
EXANTE
Tickmill
Pros & Cons
EXANTE
- 600,000+ instruments across 50+ markets — widest cross-border retail coverage
- MFSA (Malta) + CySEC + FCA coverage — explicit ICF €20k client compensation
- Direct execution / no payment-for-order-flow
- Multi-currency base account ($USD/EUR/GBP/CHF/JPY) without conversion forced
- Wide instrument selection (600k+)
- $10,000 minimum deposit is a hard entry barrier
- $50/month inactivity fee after 6 months of no trading
- Trustpilot 3.6 / 'fake reviews removed' flag on broker page
- No fractional shares — must buy whole units
- Compensation caps at €20,000 — below FCA (£85k) / SIPC ($500k)
Tickmill
- FCA-regulated Pro / 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
- Unlimited demo account
- CFD-only — does NOT offer real stocks, ETFs or bonds despite 'Stock CFDs' branding
- Trustpilot 'fake reviews removed' notice — material trust signal
- 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)
Who each broker is for
Verdict
Both EXANTE 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 EXANTE if you want lower fees, fractional shares, more account currencies.
Choose Tickmill if you want lower entry barrier, an unlimited demo, faster withdrawals.
- Just starting outTickmill· lower entry barrier, an unlimited demo, faster KYC
- Active tradingTickmill· lower fees, raw spreads, faster withdrawals
- Advanced / professionalEXANTE· more exchanges, more account currencies, US stocks access
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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