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Tickmill vs Admirals

Head-to-head comparison of fees, platforms, regulation, and trading conditions to help you choose the right EU broker in 2026.

T
Tickmill
Est. 2014 · London, UK
8.5
VS
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Admirals
Est. 2001 · Tallinn, Estonia
8.4

Quick Verdict

Tickmill
2 categories won
Tied
1 categories
Admirals
4 categories won

Tickmill scores higher overall at 8.5/10 vs 8.4/10.

Score Comparison

OverallTickmill wins
Tickmill8.5
Admirals8.4
Fees & CostsTickmill wins
Tickmill9.0
Admirals8.0
PlatformsAdmirals wins
Tickmill8.0
Admirals8.5
RegulationTie
Tickmill9.0
Admirals9.0
ExecutionTickmill wins
Tickmill9.0
Admirals8.3
SupportAdmirals wins
Tickmill8.3
Admirals8.5
EducationAdmirals wins
Tickmill8.0
Admirals9.0
InstrumentsAdmirals wins
Tickmill7.5
Admirals8.5

Trading Conditions

ConditionTickmillAdmirals
Min Deposit€100€25
EUR/USD Spread0.0 pips (Raw), 1.6 pips (Classic)0.0 pips (Zero), 0.5 pips (Trade)
Commission$2.00 per lot per side (Raw), None (Classic)$3.00 per lot per side (Zero), None (Trade)
Leverage (Retail)30:130:1
Leverage (Pro)500:1500:1
Swap-FreeYesYes
Withdrawal FeeFreeFree (2 per month, then EUR 1)

Platform Comparison

Tickmill Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Tickmill App
Account Types:

Classic, Raw, Tickmill Trader

Admirals Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • MetaTrader Supreme Edition
  • SteamTrader
Account Types:

Trade.MT4, Trade.MT5, Zero.MT4, Zero.MT5, Invest.MT5

Regulation & Safety

Tickmill Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKFSASeychelles
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Admirals Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKEFSAEstonia
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Overall Verdict

WinnerTickmill8.5

Tickmill takes the overall win with a score of 8.5 vs 8.4, winning 4 out of 7 individual categories compared to Admirals's 2.

In terms of costs, Tickmill also leads on fees. On the regulatory front, Tickmill with both offering comparable regulatory protection.

Choose Tickmill if you prioritise its strengths in the categories where it leads. Choose Admirals if you value the specific areas where it scores higher, such as platforms, support, and more.

CFD Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

This website is for informational purposes only. The content does not constitute investment advice. Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. EU retail leverage limits apply (ESMA): up to 30:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on minor FX, 20:1 on major indices, 10:1 on commodities, 5:1 on equities, 2:1 on crypto.