ActivTrades vs Tickmill

Detailed Analysis

Both are mid-tier European brokers offering competitive conditions — but they approach the market differently. ActivTrades differentiates through its proprietary ActivTrader platform and broader instrument offering. Tickmill focuses on ultra-low commissions and raw spread pricing, targeting cost-sensitive active traders.

Spreads & Trading Costs

ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips with no commission on its standard account. Tickmill's Pro account starts from 0.0 pips with a commission of $2 per side per lot — one of the lowest commission structures in the industry. For active traders, Tickmill's raw pricing delivers meaningfully lower all-in costs. For moderate-frequency traders who prefer simplicity, ActivTrades' spread-only model is more straightforward. The cost advantage shifts decisively toward Tickmill as trade frequency increases.

Regulation & Safety

ActivTrades holds FCA, CSSF (Luxembourg), and SCB (Bahamas) licences. Tickmill holds FCA, CySEC, and FSA (Seychelles). Both offer FCA coverage for UK traders, providing equivalent FSCS protection. Tickmill's CySEC licence adds European passporting capabilities. ActivTrades' CSSF licence provides Luxembourg-based regulation — meaningful for EU-based traders.

Trading Platforms

ActivTrades offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and its proprietary ActivTrader platform — a modern, cleanly designed interface with integrated tools. Tickmill offers MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 only. ActivTrades' platform advantage is clear for traders who value a proprietary alternative. For MetaTrader-focused traders, both brokers provide comparable environments. Neither offers cTrader or TradingView integration.

Minimum Deposit

ActivTrades has no minimum deposit requirement. Tickmill requires $100. ActivTrades' zero-minimum approach provides a lower barrier to testing the platform with real capital.

Our Verdict