⚡Energy Comparison

Stop overpaying your energy bill.

Most Australians are still on the Default Market Offer — the regulated maximum a retailer is allowed to charge. A free comparison takes 2 minutes and could save you hundreds this year.

Free comparison — no cost, no obligation

No lock-in contracts — switch any time

Supply never skips a beat

We call you back with results within 1 business day

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What type of property?

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Up to $500

Potential annual saving vs Default Market Offer (AER 2024–25)

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All States

We compare energy across every state in Australia

Simple Process

How it works.

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Tell us about your property

Answer 3 quick questions — your property type, what you need (electricity, gas, or both), and your approximate monthly bill. Takes under 60 seconds.

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We compare and call you back

A specialist compares plans from 15+ retailers for your specific address and usage. We call you within 1 business day with the best rates available.

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Switch — we handle everything

If you decide to switch, we manage the transfer. Electricity moves in around 3 business days. You won't notice anything has changed until your first lower bill arrives.

What is the Default Market Offer — and are you on it?

The Default Market Offer (DMO) is a regulated reference price set annually by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). It applies to residential and small business customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, and ACT.

The problem: the DMO is not the cheapest rate available. It is the maximum a retailer is allowed to charge on a standing offer. Millions of Australian households are sitting on standing offers at or near the DMO — often simply because they have never actively compared.

Standing offer / Default Market OfferYou may be here

The regulated maximum. Where you end up if you have never compared or switched, or if your previous plan expired. The AER sets this as a price cap — not a competitive rate.

Competitive market planWhere you should be

Priced below the DMO. Often includes conditional discounts for direct debit, paperless billing, or on-time payment. This is where you want to be — and switching is free.

The good news: moving from a standing offer to a competitive plan is straightforward, free, and never interrupts your supply. Our specialists find the gap and handle the switch.

No lock-in contracts — that is the norm now

Fixed-term residential energy contracts are largely gone from the Australian market. Most competitive plans are month-to-month with no exit fees. You can switch retailers as often as you like — and you should, because rates and conditional discounts change every year.

If you have never actively compared, there is no barrier to moving. The only thing standing between you and a better rate is a phone call.

Where can you compare energy in Australia?

State	Market type	Can you compare?
NSW	Deregulated	Yes — full choice of retailer
VIC	Deregulated	Yes — full choice of retailer
QLD	Deregulated (South East only)	Yes — South East QLD
SA	Deregulated	Yes — full choice of retailer
ACT	Deregulated	Yes — full choice of retailer
WA	Regulated (Synergy dominant)	Limited options
TAS	Regulated (Aurora)	Limited options
NT	Regulated	Limited options

Find out how much you could save today

Tell us about your property and we'll compare plans from 15+ retailers for your specific area. Free comparison, no lock-in, 1 business day callback.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.

How much could I save by switching energy plans?+

Australian households on a Default Market Offer (DMO) — the regulated reference price set by the AER — can save up to $500 per year by moving to a competitive market plan. The exact saving depends on your state, distribution network, usage, and the retailer you are currently with. We compare plans for your specific address and usage profile.

Will switching affect my electricity or gas supply?+

No. Electricity and gas is delivered through the distribution network — poles, wires, and pipes owned by your local distributor, not your retailer. When you switch retailers, the distribution does not change at all. Electricity transfers complete in around 3 business days. Gas can take up to 2 billing cycles. You will not notice anything has changed.

Are there exit fees if I switch?+

For the vast majority of residential customers, no. Fixed-term lock-in residential energy contracts have largely disappeared from the market in deregulated states. Most competitive plans are now month-to-month with no exit fees. If you are on an older fixed-term contract, check the terms — but if you have never actively compared, you are almost certainly on a standing offer with no exit clause.

What is the Default Market Offer (DMO)?+

The Default Market Offer is a regulated price cap set annually by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for residential and small business customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, and ACT. It is not the cheapest rate available — it is the maximum a retailer is allowed to charge. Millions of Australians are sitting on standing offers at or near DMO simply because they have never compared. Competitive plans sit consistently below it.

Can I compare energy in every state?+

The retail energy market is deregulated in NSW, VIC, QLD (South East only), SA, and ACT — meaning genuine choice of retailer and real competition. Western Australia (Synergy is the dominant residential retailer) and Tasmania have more regulated markets with limited competition. Northern Territory has very limited options. If you are in a deregulated state, there are meaningful savings to be found.

Should I bundle electricity and gas together?+

Bundling can simplify billing and sometimes unlock multi-fuel discounts. But the cheapest electricity plan and the cheapest gas plan are not always from the same retailer. We compare both scenarios — bundled and separate — and recommend based on your actual usage and what is available at your address.