AGL vs Alinta Energy

AGL stands out for its perks and benefits, while Alinta Energy comes out ahead on price in most states and Australia-based customer support.

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Our verdict

AGL and Alinta Energy are both strong contenders but it feels like a 50-50 split between people who'd rather pay the cheapest amount for energy versus those who wouldn't mind spending a little bit more for extra perks.

Plans and prices
We break down the details in the comparison table below, but the quick rundown is Alinta Energy fares better price-wise across most states for its electricity and gas plans. This is based on their cheapest plans.

However, AGL has a sign-up deal this month, unlike Alinta Energy.

They also have plans with different selling points. For example, AGL has a slightly more expensive plan that includes a Netflix ad-support subscription. Alinta Energy offers a Carbon Balance plan to offset your energy-related emissions.

Extra perks
Would you benefit more from bundling internet, energy, and mobile with AGL to get extra discounts and its Peak Energy Rewards program? Or do you prefer going with Alinta Energy because it's potentially cheaper in your state and also offers access to a rewards store for retail discounts, similar to AGL? Oh, and it has an Australia-based customer support team?

That's more or less where the main differences in perks lie. Both providers offer an app to track your energy usage (though it's not available to Alinta gas customers in WA just yet).

AGL vs Alinta Energy – Side-by-side comparison

Here's a quick rundown of how the two energy providers stack up against from price and features to customer support and more.

Feature
agl logooriginal logo
Electricity availabilityNSW, VIC, QLD, SANSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Gas availabilityNSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WANSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA
Sign-up dealsUp to $100 sign-up credit fro electricity in NSW, VIC, SA and QLD and up to $150 credit for electricity and gas on seniors' plansNo sign-up deals this month
Price*

Electricity: AGL is cheaper in NSW and similarly priced as Alinta in SA

Gas: More expensive than Alinta in all states

Electricity: Alinta is cheaper in VIC and QLD and similarly priced as AGL in SA

Gas: Cheaper than AGL in all states

Billing optionsMonthly and quarterly billing availableQuarterly billing only. However, if you have a smart meter for electricity, you can request monthly billing. You can also request SmoothPay to spread the cost of your bills over regular recurring payments
Mobile app to track energy usageYesYes (however, it's not available to WA customers yet)
Energy, internet and mobile bundlesYesNo
Rewards and other perks

AGL Rewards for exclusive discounts and offers.

Electricity plan with Netflix (ad-tier subscription)

Peak Energy Rewards program to earn bill credit by shifting your home energy use

Electrify Now tool for a personalised estimate of energy bill and/or carbon savings when you take steps to electrify your home

Alinta Rewards Shop for discounts across various retail outlets and experiences
Customer supportPhone support and live chat available via website or app. AGL was a loved brand in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards for electricity (national)Australian-based customer support via phone or Facebook. Alinta was a loved brand in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards for electricity and solar (national)
Sustainability optionsOption to add on GreenPower. AGL will ensure renewable electricity equal to 20% or 100% of your household consumption electricity is fed into the gridNo option to add on GreenPower but you can sign up for its Carbon Balance plan to offset your energy-related emissions
SolarSolar energy plans available with higher feed-in tariffs than regular electricity plans. Option to buy solar batteries or solar battery bundlesSolar energy plans aren't available but feed-in tariffs are available on its regular electricity plans
Electric VehiclesEV energy plans available including options to buy an EV chargerNo EV energy plans available

*Our price comparison uses the electricity and gas tables below, based on average household rates for a specific postcode. Check with AGL or Alinta Energy directly for an estimate for your address.

Get a snapshot of AGL vs Alinta Energy prices

AGL vs Alinta Energy electricity plans

Name Plan features Reference price Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Value Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL698042MRE13@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
12% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,600/year
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AGL - Residential Seniors Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL710804MRE11@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
12% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,600/year
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AGL - Residential Netflix Plan
Basic Plan Information | (AGL686232MRE16@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
10% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,620/year
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Alinta Energy - HomeSaver Select
Basic Plan Information | (ALI848968MRE1@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
8% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,660/year
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Alinta Energy - Carbon Balance
Basic Plan Information | (ALI641899MRE5@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
Same as
the reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,810/year
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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Ausgrid network who consumes 3,900kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Plan features Reference price Typical annual cost
Alinta Energy - HomeSaver Essential
(ALI597943MR@VEC)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
19% less than
Victorian Default Offer
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,180/year
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AGL - Residential Seniors Saver
Energy Fact Sheet | (AGD603272MR@VEC)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
11% less than
Victorian Default Offer
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,290/year
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AGL - Residential Value Saver
Energy Fact Sheet | (AGD603281MR@VEC)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
11% less than
Victorian Default Offer
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,290/year
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AGL - Residential Netflix Plan
(AGD603384MR@VEC)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
10% less than
Victorian Default Offer
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,310/year
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Alinta Energy - Carbon Balance
Energy Fact Sheet | (ALI597903MR@VEC)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
5% more than
Victorian Default Offer
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,530/year
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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Citipower network who consumes 4000kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Plan features Reference price Typical annual cost
Alinta Energy - HomeSaver
Basic Plan Information | (ALI724967MRE6@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
19% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,670/year
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AGL - Residential Value Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL698027MRE10@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
4% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,970/year
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AGL - Residential Seniors Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL360479MRE28@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
4% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,970/year
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AGL - Residential Netflix Plan
Basic Plan Information | (AGL686221MRE12@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
3% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,000/year
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Alinta Energy - Carbon Balance
Basic Plan Information | (ALI641911MRE5@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
1% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,040/year
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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Energex network who consumes 4,600kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Plan features Reference price Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Value Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL827770MRE1@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
6% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,080/year
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AGL - Residential Seniors Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL360507MRE27@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
6% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,080/year
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AGL - Residential Netflix Plan
Basic Plan Information | (AGL686234MRE14@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
5% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,110/year
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Alinta Energy - HomeSaver
Basic Plan Information | (ALI724973MRE6@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
4% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,120/year
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Alinta Energy - Carbon Balance
Basic Plan Information | (ALI641923MRE5@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
2% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,180/year
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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the SA Power Network who consumes 4,000kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

AGL vs Alinta Energy gas plans

Name Plan features Charges Typical annual cost
Alinta Energy - HomeSaver Plus
Basic Plan Information | (ALI848995MRG1@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 57.46c/day
Usage: 2.39 - 4.91c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$930/year
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AGL - Residential Seniors Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL710787MRG9@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 72.48c/day
Usage: 2.69 - 4.76c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,000/year
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AGL - Residential Value Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL359240MRG21@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 72.48c/day
Usage: 2.69 - 4.76c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,000/year
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Alinta Energy - Carbon Balance
Basic Plan Information | (ALI641936MRG5@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 66.74c/day
Usage: 3.05 - 5.93c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,130/year
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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Jemena Coastal Network network who consumes 18542MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Plan features Charges Typical annual cost
Alinta Energy - HomeSaver Plus Gas
(ALI594234MR@VEC)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 74.47c/day
Usage: 2.83 - 3.2c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$720/year
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Alinta Energy - Carbon Balance Gas
Energy Fact Sheet | (ALI552303MR@VEC)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 82.19c/day
Usage: 3.5 - 3.93c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$840/year
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AGL - Residential Seniors Saver
Energy Fact Sheet | (AGD596837MR@VEC)
AGL logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 86.02c/day
Usage: 2.77 - 4.31c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$910/year
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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Australian Gas Networks network who consumes 46000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Plan features Charges Typical annual cost
Alinta Energy - HomeSaver
Basic Plan Information | (ALI724971MRG6@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 101.18c/day
Usage: 3.52 - 3.83c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$680/year
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AGL - Residential Seniors Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL360490MRG22@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 123.18c/day
Usage: 3.88c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$770/year
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AGL - Residential Value Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL547758MRG17@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 123.18c/day
Usage: 3.88c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$770/year
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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Allgas Energy network who consumes 8000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Plan features Charges Typical annual cost
Alinta Energy - HomeSaver Plus
Basic Plan Information | (ALI849390MRG1@EME)
Alinta Energy logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 67.86c/day
Usage: 3.81 - 5.58c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,030/year
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AGL - Residential Value Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL827773MRG1@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 90.13c/day
Usage: 2.91 - 5.13c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,050/year
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AGL - Residential Seniors Saver
Basic Plan Information | (AGL360499MRG21@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariff
Pricing
Supply: 90.13c/day
Usage: 2.91 - 5.13c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,050/year
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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Australian Gas network who consumes 14000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Product AUFEG-PRO Details Gas Price (annual estimate) Description Apply

$437

$624

$812
AGL Senior Plus
AGL logo

$812
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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the ATCO network who consumes 4015MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

AGL vs Alinta Energy solar plans

Name Feed-in tariff Reference price Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Solar Savers
Basic Plan Information | (AGL698023MRE13@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Feed-in tariff
up to 10c/kWh
for first 10 kWh per day
then from 5 - 10c/kWh thereafter
Reference price
8% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,670/year
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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Ausgrid network who consumes 3,900kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Feed-in tariff Reference price Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Solar Savers
(AGD568431MR@VEC)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Feed-in tariff
from 3.3c/kWh
Reference price
8% less than
Victorian Default Offer
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,340/year
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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Citipower network who consumes 4000kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Feed-in tariff Reference price Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Solar Savers
Basic Plan Information | (AGL698024MRE11@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Feed-in tariff
up to 10c/kWh
for first 10 kWh per day
then from 4 - 10c/kWh thereafter
Reference price
1% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,030/year
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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Energex network who consumes 4,600kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Name Feed-in tariff Reference price Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Solar Savers
Basic Plan Information | (AGL15407MRE41@EME)
AGL logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Feed-in tariff
up to 10c/kWh
for first 10 kWh per day
then from 4 - 10c/kWh thereafter
Reference price
3% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,150/year
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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the SA Power Network who consumes 4,000kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
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