Capital.com vs Tickmill (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 24 Jul 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

Capital.com

Trust rank #28 · Editorial rating 8.8 / 10 · Founded 2016

Capital.com is a well-regarded forex broker offering access to a broad range of currency pairs on web and mobile platforms, with built-in education, research, and risk management tools. It operates under regulatory…

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Tickmill

Trust rank #31 · Editorial rating 8.7 / 10 · Founded 2014

Tickmill is a well-regarded forex and CFD broker that provides broad market access, platform choice, and tools for analysis, education, and risk management. It offers account options and support suited to a…

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Capital.com (United Kingdom, founded 2016) holds 3 regulatory licences (ASIC, CySEC, FCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView and sits in our low-fee bracket. Tickmill (United Kingdom, founded 2014) holds 5 regulatory licences (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, Labuan FSA, Seychelles FSA), 1 of them tier-1, offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 185 countries; Capital.com is available in 0 countries where Tickmill is not, and Tickmill in 43 where Capital.com is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • Capital.com leads on editorial rating, trust rank, platform choice and tier-1 licences.
  • Tickmill leads on track record, regulatory coverage, instrument range and country coverage.
  • Level on fee level.

Scored on 9 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.

Capital.com vs Tickmill: side-by-side data

CriteriaCapital.comTickmill
Editorial rating8.8 / 108.7 / 10
Trust rank#28#31
Founded20162014
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FCACySEC, FCA, FSCA, Labuan FSA, Seychelles FSA
Broker typeMarket MakerECN, STP
PlatformsMT4, Proprietary, TradingViewMT4, MT5
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, IndicesCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted185 countries228 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingCFD Trading, Spot Trading
Best-for use casesRetail TradingCopy Trading, Professional Trading, Retail Trading

Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.

Pros

Capital.com

  • Multi-regulated broker
  • Spread-only FX pricing
  • MT4, TradingView, and proprietary platforms
  • Wide range of currency pairs
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees

Tickmill

  • Tight spreads and low commissions
  • Fast NDD execution, low latency
  • FCA & CySEC regulation
  • MT4 and MT5 platforms
  • High leverage up to 1:500

Cons

Capital.com

  • - Not available to U.S. clients
  • - No MetaTrader 5 or cTrader support
  • - No guaranteed stop-loss orders
  • - Only CFD-based forex (no ECN/DMA)
  • - Retail leverage capped to 1:30 in EU/UK/AU

Tickmill

  • CFD-only; no real share or ETF investing
  • No guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLOs)
  • Protections vary by entity; offshore regulation for many clients
  • No proprietary platform; MetaTrader-focused
  • Limited in-house research and education tools

Key features

Capital.com

  • Multi asset CFD and spread betting on forex indices commodities shares and crypto
  • Tier one regulation FCA CySEC ASIC with segregated client funds and negative balance protection
  • Proprietary web and mobile platforms with advanced charting and over 70 indicators
  • TradingView and MetaTrader 4 integration and REST API for algorithmic trading
  • Commission free spread only pricing with fast market execution
  • AI powered insights education and risk management tools including Investmate

Tickmill

  • Multi jurisdiction regulation FCA CySEC FSCA and FSA Seychelles
  • ECN no dealing desk execution with raw spreads and low commissions
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 with VPS and FIX API
  • Multi asset CFDs Forex Indices Commodities Bonds and Cryptocurrencies
  • Negative balance protection and segregated client funds
  • Scalping hedging algorithmic and copy trading supported

Country availability: Capital.com vs Tickmill

Available at both (185): Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao and 145 more.

Only Tickmill (43): Afghanistan, American Samoa, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Congo, Eritrea, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guam, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mayotte, Micronesia and 18 more.

Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.

Capital.com vs Tickmill: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, Capital.com or Tickmill?

Tickmill holds more regulatory licences: Capital.com (ASIC, CySEC, FCA) versus Tickmill (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, Labuan FSA, Seychelles FSA). Tier-1 licences: Capital.com 2, Tickmill 1.

Which trading platforms do Capital.com and Tickmill offer?

Capital.com offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView; Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.

Which has lower fees, Capital.com or Tickmill?

Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.

Which is older, Capital.com or Tickmill?

Tickmill is the older of the two, founded in 2014; Capital.com was founded in 2016.

Are Capital.com and Tickmill available in the same countries?

They overlap in 185 countries. Capital.com is additionally available in 0 countries () and Tickmill in 43 countries (Afghanistan, American Samoa, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Burkina Faso and 37 more).

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