AvaTrade vs Tickmill

Quick Answer

Best for	Winner	Why
Raw-spread account	Tickmill	AvaTrade has no raw-spread account

A “winner” here means the better published figure on that one line. It is not a recommendation: the right broker depends on where you live and how you trade.

Comparison Table

	AvaTrade	Tickmill
Operating since	2006	2014
Company for international clients	Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC	Tickmill Ltd, licensed by the FSA in Seychelles (SD008)
Regulators in the group	Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA	FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles (plus a DFSA representative office in Dubai)
Minimum deposit	$100	$100
Commission-free spreads	EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026)	Classic from 1.6 pips
Raw-spread account	None	Raw from 0.0 pips plus $3 per side
Maximum leverage	400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients	1:1000 at Tickmill Ltd (Seychelles); 1:30 on major pairs for UK and EU retail clients
Platforms	MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app, AvaOptions	MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader
Copy trading	AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade	Tickmill Social Trading on MT4 and MT5 (free to copy; strategy providers can take up to 50% of your profits)
Inactivity fee	$50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months	Not stated on its public pages, though its terms reserve the right to charge one
Withdrawal fee	None listed	None from Tickmill (minimum withdrawal 25 in your account currency)
Swap-free	Islamic account (no overnight fee for up to 5 days)	Swap-free Islamic option on every account
Bonus	First-deposit bonus on promotion days (not in many countries)	$30 Welcome Account (not in the EU)

Figures come from each broker’s official site, checked on 11 October 2026. Spreads move through the day, and conditions vary by country and by the company that holds your account.

Regulation and Safety

AvaTrade has operated since 2006 and its companies are licensed by nine regulators, including the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC and Japan’s FSA. Traders in the EU and Australia get locally regulated accounts; most other international clients are served by its British Virgin Islands company.

Tickmill’s group holds licences from the FCA in the UK (717270), CySEC in Cyprus (278/15), the FSCA in South Africa (FSP 49464) and the FSA in Seychelles (SD008). Most international clients join Tickmill Ltd in Seychelles. Tickmill segregates client money, applies negative balance protection and insures funds through Lloyd’s for $20,000 to $1,000,000 per client if the firm becomes insolvent; UK clients also have FSCS cover and EU clients the Investor Compensation Fund.

Both groups hold top-tier licences, but those protect only the clients of the licensed companies. What matters is which company your country places you with, so check your client agreement before you deposit.

Trading Costs

On commission-free accounts, AvaTrade lists: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026). Tickmill lists: Classic from 1.6 pips. “From” figures are minimums, so expect wider live spreads, especially around news.

Only Tickmill offers a raw-spread account: Raw from 0.0 pips plus $3 per side. AvaTrade is spread-only, which is simpler but usually costs more per trade for frequent traders.

AvaTrade’s inactivity fee: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. Tickmill’s inactivity fee: not stated on its public pages, though its terms reserve the right to charge one. Withdrawal fees: AvaTrade: none listed; Tickmill: none from Tickmill (minimum withdrawal 25 in your account currency).

Platforms and Copy Trading

AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app and AvaOptions. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5, TradingView and Tickmill Trader.

AvaTrade’s copy trading: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. Tickmill’s copy trading: Tickmill Social Trading on MT4 and MT5 (free to copy; strategy providers can take up to 50% of your profits). Copying another trader doesn’t remove risk: you can lose money as fast as trading yourself.

Leverage

AvaTrade’s maximum leverage: 400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients. Tickmill’s: 1:1000 at Tickmill Ltd (Seychelles); 1:30 on major pairs for UK and EU retail clients.

A higher maximum is not an advantage in itself. Leverage multiplies losses as fast as gains, so beginners should use far less than either broker allows.

Which One Should You Choose?

Go with AvaTrade if:

• You want a broker licensed by several top-tier regulators
• You want options, AvaProtect loss cover or copy trading
• You will trade often enough to avoid its inactivity fees

Go with Tickmill if:

• You want FCA or CySEC regulation in the group
• You trade often and want raw spreads at $3 per side
• You want a free TradingView plan as an active trader

Whichever you choose, test a small withdrawal early, verify your account before you need your money, and risk only what you can afford to lose.

FAQ

Which has the lower minimum deposit, AvaTrade or Tickmill? They are level: AvaTrade: $100; Tickmill: $100.

How are AvaTrade and Tickmill regulated? AvaTrade’s international clients deal with Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC. Tickmill’s deal with Tickmill Ltd, licensed by the FSA in Seychelles (SD008). Group regulators: AvaTrade: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA; Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles (plus a DFSA representative office in Dubai).

Which is cheaper to trade with? It depends on the account. Commission-free: AvaTrade: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026); Tickmill: Classic from 1.6 pips. Raw accounts: AvaTrade: none; Tickmill: Raw from 0.0 pips plus $3 per side.

Does either charge an inactivity fee? AvaTrade: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. Tickmill: not stated on its public pages, though its terms reserve the right to charge one.

Do both offer copy trading? AvaTrade: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. Tickmill: Tickmill Social Trading on MT4 and MT5 (free to copy; strategy providers can take up to 50% of your profits).

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