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Data refreshed 24 Jul 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Trust rank #30 · Editorial rating 8.7 / 10 · Founded 1977
HYCM is a well-regarded forex and CFD broker offering access to a broad range of currency pairs and other markets on MetaTrader platforms. It provides flexible account types, education and research resources,…
Read the HYCM reviewTrust 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…
Read the Tickmill reviewHYCM (United Kingdom, founded 1977) holds 4 regulatory licences (CIMA, CySEC, DFSA, FCA), 1 of them tier-1, offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our medium-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 202 countries; HYCM is available in 3 countries where Tickmill is not, and Tickmill in 26 where HYCM is not.
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.
| Criteria | HYCM | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | 8.7 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #30 | #31 |
| Founded | 1977 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Regulators | CIMA, CySEC, DFSA, FCA | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, Labuan FSA, Seychelles FSA |
| Broker type | Market Maker, STP | ECN, STP |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5 |
| Instruments | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals |
| Countries accepted | 205 countries | 228 countries |
| Fee level | Medium | Low |
| Trading types | CFD Trading, Spot Trading | CFD Trading, Spot Trading |
| Best-for use cases | Professional Trading, Retail Trading | Copy 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.
Available at both (202): Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica and 162 more.
Only HYCM (3): India, Japan, Singapore.
Only Tickmill (26): Afghanistan, Albania, Barbados, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Haiti, Hong Kong, Iraq, Jamaica, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Senegal, South Sudan, Spain, Tanzania and 1 more.
Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.
Tickmill holds more regulatory licences: HYCM (CIMA, CySEC, DFSA, FCA) versus Tickmill (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, Labuan FSA, Seychelles FSA). Tier-1 licences: HYCM 1, Tickmill 1.
HYCM offers MT4, MT5; Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.
Tickmill is in the lower fee bracket (medium vs low) in our catalogue.
HYCM is the older of the two, founded in 1977; Tickmill was founded in 2014.
They overlap in 202 countries. HYCM is additionally available in 3 countries (India, Japan, Singapore) and Tickmill in 26 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Barbados, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cambodia and 20 more).
Risk warning: CFDs and forex are complex, leveraged instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly. A majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Nothing on this page is financial advice; verify licence status on the regulator's register before depositing. Full risk disclosure.