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

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Data refreshed 25 Sep 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

JustMarkets

Trust rank #25 · Editorial rating 9 / 10 · Founded 2012

JustMarkets is a forex and CFD broker offering broad market access on MetaTrader platforms with multiple account options and flexible conditions. It provides education, market insights, and multilingual support in a straightforward,…

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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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JustMarkets (Mauritius, founded 2012) holds 3 regulatory licences (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA), offers MT4, MT5 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 225 countries; JustMarkets is available in 1 countries where Tickmill is not, and Tickmill in 3 where JustMarkets is not.

Verdict at a glance

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

JustMarkets vs Tickmill: side-by-side data

CriteriaJustMarketsTickmill
Editorial rating9 / 108.7 / 10
Trust rank#25#31
Founded20122014
HeadquartersMauritiusUnited Kingdom
RegulatorsFSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSACySEC, FCA, FSCA, Labuan FSA, Seychelles FSA
Broker typeECN, STPECN, STP
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted226 countries228 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD Trading, Spot TradingCFD Trading, Spot Trading
Best-for use casesCopy Trading, Retail 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

JustMarkets

  • High leverage up to 1:3000
  • Raw spread accounts with 0.0 pip spreads
  • Multiple account types: Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw
  • MT4/MT5 platform support
  • Copy trading available

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

JustMarkets

  • Offshore regulation (Seychelles FSA, Mauritius FSC)
  • No top-tier licenses (no FCA/ASIC/NFA)
  • No investor compensation scheme on offshore entities
  • Negative balance protection not consistent across entities
  • Limited platform choice (MT4/MT5 only)

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

JustMarkets

  • MT4 and MT5 platforms
  • Wide range of forex crypto indices commodities and stocks CFDs
  • Raw spread ECN accounts
  • Leverage up to 3000 to 1
  • Copy trading platform
  • Negative balance protection and segregated client funds

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: JustMarkets vs Tickmill

Available at both (225): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island and 185 more.

Only JustMarkets (1): Singapore.

Only Tickmill (3): Australia, Canada, United Kingdom.

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

JustMarkets vs Tickmill: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, JustMarkets or Tickmill?

Tickmill holds more regulatory licences: JustMarkets (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA) versus Tickmill (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, Labuan FSA, Seychelles FSA). Tier-1 licences: JustMarkets 0, Tickmill 1.

Which trading platforms do JustMarkets and Tickmill offer?

JustMarkets offers MT4, MT5; Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.

Which has lower fees, JustMarkets 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, JustMarkets or Tickmill?

JustMarkets is the older of the two, founded in 2012; Tickmill was founded in 2014.

Are JustMarkets and Tickmill available in the same countries?

They overlap in 225 countries. JustMarkets is additionally available in 1 countries (Singapore) and Tickmill in 3 countries (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom).

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