ENGIE vs Origin Energy
Compare ENGIE and Origin plans side by side. See rates, solar feed-in tariffs, pros and cons, and find out which retailer offers the better deal for Australian households.
Origin is cheaper in all 4 states where both sell electricity (NSW, VIC, QLD and SA). Biggest gap: NSW, $190/yr.
Origin's cheapest plan we track in NSW works out to $1,709/yr at benchmark usage. Your price depends on your address.
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NSW
Cheapest plan in Ausgrid.
| Metric | ENGIE | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Usage rate (cheapest plan) | 33.13c/kWh | 29.82c/kWh ✓ |
| Daily supply charge | $1.66/day | $1.50/day ✓ |
| Est. annual cost | $1,899 | $1,709 ✓ |
| Plan | NSW - ENGIE - GreenPower Elec | Origin Go Variable Ongoing |
VIC
Cheapest plan in CitiPower.
| Metric | ENGIE | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Usage rate (cheapest plan) | 25.96c/kWh | 24.15c/kWh ✓ |
| Daily supply charge | $1.21/day | $1.13/day ✓ |
| Est. annual cost | $1,481 | $1,377 ✓ |
| Plan | VIC ENGIE - Solar Elec | Origin Affinity Variable - Cheap Bills - Oct'26 (Single Rate with Dedicated Circuit) |
QLD
Cheapest plan in Energex.
| Metric | ENGIE | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Usage rate (cheapest plan) | 27.97c/kWh | 26.85c/kWh ✓ |
| Daily supply charge | $1.92/day | $1.84/day ✓ |
| Est. annual cost | $1,988 | $1,908 ✓ |
| Plan | QLD ENGIE - EV Flex Charge Elec | Origin Go Variable Ongoing |
SA
Cheapest plan in SA Power Networks.
| Metric | ENGIE | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Usage rate (cheapest plan) | 41.91c/kWh | 39.82c/kWh ✓ |
| Daily supply charge | $1.80/day | $1.71/day ✓ |
| Est. annual cost | $2,334 | $2,217 ✓ |
| Plan | SA ENGIE - EV Flex Charge Elec | Origin Go Variable Ongoing |
| Other | ENGIE | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Solar feed-in tariff | Varies by state and planConfirm with retailer | Varies by state and planConfirm with retailer |
✓ = lower figure in our live pricing data, not a recommendation. Figures reflect each retailer's cheapest qualifying single-rate market plan at the regulator's benchmark usage, from Consumer Data Right plan data. Actual rates vary by state and plan.
Rates last updated: 8 November 2026. Solar feed-in tariff rates change regularly. Always confirm directly with your retailer.
Solar feed-in tariff note: FiT rates vary by state, distributor zone, and plan. Victoria deregulated its minimum FiT from 1 July 2025. Rates are now set by retailers and can be as low as 0c/kWh. NSW and SA have no regulated minimum. Always confirm the current FiT rate directly with your retailer before switching. Learn more about solar feed-in tariffs →
This analysis is based on EnergyPlans Australia's 2026 energy pricing data across multiple providers and states.
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ENGIE (formerly Simply Energy) is an Australian electricity and gas retailer backed by international energy company ENGIE Group. Simply Energy was rebranded to ENGIE, and former Simply Energy customers are now served under the ENGIE brand. ENGIE operates across VIC, SA, and NSW, offering a focused range of residential plans with a strong emphasis on competitive pricing.
ENGIEOrigin Energy
Origin Energy is one of Australia's largest integrated energy companies, serving over 4 million customer accounts. Origin supplies electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses, and is a major investor in renewable energy projects across Australia.
Origin EnergySummary
Origin is cheaper in all 4 states where both sell electricity (NSW, VIC, QLD and SA). Biggest gap: NSW, $190/yr.
Each figure is that retailer's cheapest qualifying single-rate market plan in the state, from Consumer Data Right plan data, costed at the regulator's benchmark usage. The same figure is on the cheapest-electricity page for that state.
Both have an active plan in: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
ENGIE: pros & cons
Origin Energy: pros & cons
Frequently asked questions
Is ENGIE cheaper than Origin Energy?
Origin is cheaper in all 4 states where both sell electricity (NSW, VIC, QLD and SA). Biggest gap: NSW, $190/yr. The best plan for your home still depends on your usage and postcode.
Which provider offers a better solar feed-in tariff: ENGIE or Origin?
Solar feed-in tariffs from both ENGIE and Origin Energy vary by state, distributor zone, and plan, and they change regularly. Victoria deregulated its minimum feed-in tariff from 1 July 2025, so rates there can be as low as 0c/kWh, and NSW and SA have no regulated minimum. Always confirm the current feed-in tariff directly with the retailer before switching.
Are both ENGIE and Origin available in my state?
Both ENGIE and Origin Energy have an active single-rate market plan in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA. A retailer with no active plan in a state is left off that state's comparison.
Which is better overall: ENGIE or Origin Energy?
Origin is cheaper in all 4 states where both sell electricity (NSW, VIC, QLD and SA). Biggest gap: NSW, $190/yr. The best plan for you depends on your usage and postcode.
How do I switch from ENGIE to Origin (or vice versa)?
Switching electricity retailers in Australia is straightforward. You can switch online, by phone, or through a comparison service. The process typically takes 2–5 business days and you will not experience any interruption to your electricity supply. Check for any exit fees on your current plan before switching.
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Compare plansEnergyPlans is free, and here's how that works. Our prices and comparisons come from the government's whole-of-market Consumer Data Right feed, and no retailer pays to appear or rank higher. When you choose to switch, we hand you to our referral partner, Compare & Connect, and if you sign up they pay us a small commission, which is what keeps the data and guides free. They can only sign you up to retailers they have agreements with, so if your best plan is elsewhere you can go direct or use the government's free Energy Made Easy. How we make money →How we calculate these estimates
Figures are each retailer's cheapest qualifying single-rate market plan from Consumer Data Right plan data, costed at the AER/ESC benchmark usage for the zone and compared against the reference price. Actual plan rates vary by postcode.
Estimated costs can vary by usage, tariff type, retailer, distributor, and address. Both supply charges (the daily fixed cost of being connected) and usage rates (c/kWh) affect your total bill. Solar feed-in tariffs vary by retailer and plan. Always review plan details, fees, and conditions before switching.
Data sources
- Consumer Data Right plan data
- AER Default Market Offer (DMO) reference price
- ESC Victorian Default Offer (VDO) reference price
These are indicative estimates only. Your actual bill depends on your specific plan, usage patterns, and applicable discounts. Read our full methodology.
Methodology last reviewed: June 2026.
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How we make money
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Where the prices come from. Plan prices and the EnergyPlans Default Price Index come from the government's whole-of-market Consumer Data Right feed, the data retailers have to publish. We refresh it every day. No retailer pays us to be listed, to rank higher, or to be shown as a good deal. Rankings follow the method on our methodology page. A plan in that feed can still be left out of a cheapest figure where that method says so.
How we earn. When you decide to switch, we hand you to Compare & Connect, operated by Residential Connections Pty Ltd and owned by Origin Energy Limited. If you sign up to a plan through them, they pay us a small commission. That is what keeps the data and guides free. You do not pay us. Origin's ownership of our partner does not change the prices we publish or the order we rank plans.
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