TradingCritique

Select Your Brokers to Compare

Tickmill vs Eightcap : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

VS
Eightcap

Eightcap

Icon

Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Both market maker and STP broker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients

80,000 +


Icon

Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

SCB ASIC CySEC FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

ForexBrokers.com Annual Forex Broker Review 2024, Best Trading Spread Brokersview 2024, Rankia Argentina 2024, Best Spreads for Gold Trading FX Empire 2024, Best Spreads in the UK FX Empire 2024, Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2023

Best Broker in Australia in 2024 by FXEmpire Best Forex Brokers 2024 Best Crypto CFD Trading Broker by FXEmpire 2024 Top CFD Broker by FXEmpire 2024

Security Measures

FSCS, ICF

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (only to retail clients. Not for professional traders)


Icon

Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

500+ stocks and ETFs

800+ CFD markets

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

Yes

Yes

Futures

Yes

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


Icon

Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Tick mill trader app

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


Icon

Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Classic, Raw, Tickmill trader raw account for Forex and CFDs

Standard account Raw account TradingView account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$100

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

1:30

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

Maximum 100 lots

Commission (per account type)

Tickmill trader raw account- $3.50 per lot per side, Raw account- $3 per lot per side, Classic account -$0

Standard - $0 TradingView - $0 Raw - Each side: 3.5 AUD, USD, NZD, SGD, CAD | 2.25 GBP | 2.75 EUR per standard lot traded

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginners & experienced


Icon

Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets

Wire Transfer Credit/debit cards UnionPay Bitcoin Ewallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets

Wire Transfer Ewallets Bitcoin

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

Skrill Neteller Fasapay Dragonpay


Icon

Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, Tickmill Analytics Market Insights

Capitalise.ai AI-powered Economic calendar Eightcap labs Trade Zone Events & Webinars Flash trader


Icon

Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips

Spread- starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3

$3.50 per lot per side

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

$0.85

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:1000

1:30


Icon

Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

NA

Withdrawal Fee

$0

$0


Icon

Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Yes


Icon

Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Monday from 00:02 until 24:00, from Tuesday 00:00 to Thursday 24:00 and on Friday from 00:00 until 23:58

Crypto - Monday-Sunday (00:00 - 23:59) Forex - 10PM to 7AM Commodities - Monday-Friday (03:00 - 24:00) Stocks US - 9:30am to 4pm


Icon

Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Client Support phone : +852 5808 7849, Email: [email protected], Live chat

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Call / Chat: +61 3 8592 2375

Support Languages

15+

13+


Icon

Additional Information

Headquarters Location

3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.

Aiolou & Panagioti Diomidous 9, Katholiki, 3020, Limassol, Cyprus.

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
If minimizing trading costs is your top priority, Tickmill might be more attractive due to its lower commissions. Meanwhile, Eightcap justifies its moderate fees with more robust tools and professional-grade features.
Tickmill uses a digital-first onboarding approach with clear instructions and fast ID verification. Eightcap goes a step further with manual checks and optional account tiers, ideal for serious professionals.
Tickmill integrates well with algorithmic trading tools and third-party plugins. In contrast, Eightcap emphasizes educational content and built-in research features within its platform.
Tickmill strength lies in high-performance trading, while Eightcap provides a more accessible route for everyday investors.