Fineco vs Tickmill (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

Fineco

Trust rank #14 · Founded 1999

Fineco forex broker offers a multi-asset trading platform with broad currency pair access, built-in research, charting, and risk management tools. It delivers a streamlined web and mobile experience for order placement and…

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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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Fineco (Italy, founded 1999) holds 2 regulatory licences (CONSOB, FCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary 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 2 countries; Fineco is available in 0 countries where Tickmill is not, and Tickmill in 226 where Fineco is not.

Verdict at a glance

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

Scored on 8 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.

Fineco vs Tickmill: side-by-side data

CriteriaFinecoTickmill
Editorial ratingNot verified8.7 / 10
Trust rank#14#31
Founded19992014
HeadquartersItalyUnited Kingdom
RegulatorsCONSOB, FCACySEC, FCA, FSCA, Labuan FSA, Seychelles FSA
Broker typeMarket MakerECN, STP
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5
InstrumentsForexCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted2 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

Fineco

  • EU-regulated bank broker; segregated client funds
  • Negative balance protection (ESMA)
  • Proprietary PowerDesk platform with advanced charting and order types
  • Multicurrency account with instant FX conversion
  • Competitive variable spreads on major FX pairs

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

Fineco

  • No MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) or cTrader support
  • Retail leverage capped at 1:30 (ESMA/UK)
  • Smaller FX pair selection vs top brokers
  • No social/copy trading features
  • No open API for automated trading

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

Fineco

  • EU Bank Regulated by Bank of Italy and CONSOB
  • Forex CFDs with ESMA Leverage up to 30 to 1
  • Proprietary Platforms PowerDesk Web and Mobile
  • Advanced Charting and Order Types including Trailing Stops
  • Multicurrency Accounts and Real Time FX Conversion
  • Negative Balance Protection for Retail Clients

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: Fineco vs Tickmill

Available at both (2): Italy, United Kingdom.

Only Tickmill (226): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire and 201 more.

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

Fineco vs Tickmill: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, Fineco or Tickmill?

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

Which trading platforms do Fineco and Tickmill offer?

Fineco offers Proprietary; Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.

Which has lower fees, Fineco 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, Fineco or Tickmill?

Fineco is the older of the two, founded in 1999; Tickmill was founded in 2014.

Are Fineco and Tickmill available in the same countries?

They overlap in 2 countries. Fineco is additionally available in 0 countries () and Tickmill in 226 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola and 220 more).

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