Comparisons
Octopus against the supplier you are with now
Every one of these ends with a section on who should not switch. If that section applies to you, believe it.
Octopus vs British Gas
Switching from British Gas to Octopus does not usually change your unit rate much on a standard variable tariff, because both track the Ofgem price cap. The real differences are smart tariff availability, service quality and whether you can use a referral link for credit.
Octopus vs EDF
EDF and Octopus are close on standard variable pricing. Octopus has the wider smart tariff range and the referral credit; EDF has a longer track record on fixed deals for low-usage households.
Octopus vs E.ON Next
The pricing gap between Octopus and E.ON Next on standard variable tariffs is small. Most people switching cite service and smart meter handling rather than a cheaper unit rate.
Octopus vs OVO Energy
Both run rewards schemes and both price close to the cap. The decision usually comes down to which smart tariff fits your usage pattern and which app you prefer.
Octopus vs Scottish Power
Scottish Power and Octopus both track the Ofgem cap on standard variable tariffs, so the switch rarely changes a default bill much. The differences that matter are smart tariff range, service handling and the referral credit for joining Octopus directly.
Octopus vs Utility Warehouse
Utility Warehouse prices energy as part of a bundle with broadband, mobile and insurance, so comparing it with Octopus means pricing the whole bundle, not just the energy. Octopus is a standalone supplier with a wider smart tariff range and a referral credit for direct sign-ups.