AGL vs Origin Energy: Compare prices and plans I Finder

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Our verdict

AGL and Origin Energy are 2 of the largest energy retailers in Australia serving nearly 8 million customers between them. Here's a quick overview of how they stack up against - we do go in more detail further down.

Price and bundling discounts: Based on current price estimates, AGL's plans tend to be cheapest overall, usually by 2-3%. It's also the only retailer on Finder to offer a seniors' only energy plan. AGL's bundling discount for energy and internet for the first 12 months is also higher across most NBN plans.

Rewards and features: Origin gives you the option to earn Everyday Rewards points while AGL offers a rewards program where you can access discounts across a range of brands.

Customer service: Origin has a higher amount of favourable online reviews. It also had fewer complaints (as a percentage of customers) referred to the ombudsman in 2022.

Solar: AGL's feed-in tariffs are generally higher but Origin fares better with a superior feed-in tariff offer if you buy its solar PV system products.

AGL and Origin Energy plan details

Both retailers offer similar plans:

Monthly billing option
No exit fees
No fees for paper bills

Credit card and move-in fees apply
Plan prices are not fixed

Our expert says

"I frequently switch between AGL and Origin Energy for both electricity and gas depending on how much bill credit they will offer when I sign up and how much they're charging me for energy use. For me, factoring in price comes first as they're both big brands offering a useful mobile app to track usage and manage plans, plus each has multiple customer support options. My secondary thought is on extra perks: Will I benefit more from Origin Energy's Everyday Rewards Points offer, or do I want to sign up with AGL to take advantage of its rewards program for retail discounts and cheaper access to Netflix? "

Mariam Gabaji

Editor I Tech and utilities expert

See our comparison broken down by

Price
Rewards and features
Customer service
Solar Power

AGL vs Origin Energy: Price comparison

In NSW, Origin's electricity plans are cheaper than AGL's.

See more energy plans available in NSW.

Electricity plans

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Name	Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL710804MRE10@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 18% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,490/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Value Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL668788MRE7@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 7c/kWh	Reference price 17% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,500/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI542325MRE11@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 17% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,510/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan Basic Plan Information \| (AGL686232MRE14@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 16% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,520/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI727592MRE4@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 15% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,540/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Solar Savers Basic Plan Information \| (AGL698023MRE12@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 13% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,580/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI665082MRE7@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 13% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,580/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Basic Plan Information \| (ORI539824MRE10@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,810/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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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.

In Victoria, Origin's electricity plans are cheaper than AGL's.

See more energy plans available in VIC.

Electricity plans

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Name	Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Energy Fact Sheet \| (AGD568359MR@VEC) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Payment fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 3.3c/kWh	Reference price 11% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,290/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Variable Energy Fact Sheet \| (OR2580481MR@VEC) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 3.3c/kWh	Reference price 11% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,290/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Value Saver Energy Fact Sheet \| (AGD568368MR@VEC) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Payment fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 3.3c/kWh	Reference price 11% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,290/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable (OR2580581MR@VEC) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 3.3c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,320/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan (AGD568401MR@VEC) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Payment fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 3.3c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,320/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Energy Fact Sheet \| (OR2580489MR@VEC) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 3.3c/kWh	Reference price 8% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,340/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Solar Savers (AGD568431MR@VEC) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Payment fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 3.3c/kWh	Reference price 8% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,340/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Basic Energy Fact Sheet \| (OR2560112MR@VEC) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 3.3c/kWh	Reference price Same as the Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,460/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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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.

In Queensland, Origin's energy plans are cheaper than AGL's.

See more energy plans available in QLD.

Electricity plans

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Name	Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Value Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL547757MRE16@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 14% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,770/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI542320MRE9@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 4% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,970/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL360479MRE28@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 4% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,970/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan Basic Plan Information \| (AGL686221MRE12@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 3% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,000/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI727574MRE3@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 2% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,010/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Solar Savers Basic Plan Information \| (AGL698024MRE11@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 1% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,030/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI665043MRE5@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,050/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information \| (ORI429214MRE9@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 1% more than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,070/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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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.

In South Australia, Origin's electricity plans are cheaper than AGL's.

See more energy plans available in SA.

Electricity plans

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Name	Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI542359MRE10@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,010/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI727579MRE3@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,060/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Value Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL359235MRE28@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 6% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,080/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL360507MRE27@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 6% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,080/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan Basic Plan Information \| (AGL686234MRE14@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 5% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,110/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI665067MRE7@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 5% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,100/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Solar Savers Basic Plan Information \| (AGL15407MRE41@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 3% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,150/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information \| (ORI429197MRE12@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 4c/kWh	Reference price 1% more than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,230/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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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.

Between the 2 providers, only Origin offers energy plans in the Australian Capital Territory.

See more energy plans available in ACT.

Electricity plans

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Name	Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI542088MRE11@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 9c/kWh	Reference price 24% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,850/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI727594MRE5@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 9c/kWh	Reference price 22% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,900/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI539722MRE14@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 9c/kWh	Reference price 20% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,950/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information \| (ORI429022MRE10@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 9c/kWh	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,440/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Basic Plan Information \| (ORI539811MRE11@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 9c/kWh	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,440/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 6,500kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

AGL vs Origin Gas prices

In NSW, AGL's gas plans are cheaper than Origin's.

Gas plans

Name	Plan features	Charges	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Value Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL668767MRG5@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees No disconnection fee Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 58.31c/day Usage: 2.25 - 3.87c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $820/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL710787MRG8@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees No disconnection fee Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 58.31c/day Usage: 2.25 - 3.87c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $820/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI431048MRG10@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 76.81c/day Usage: 3.15 - 5.03c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $880/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI493072MRG14@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 80.15c/day Usage: 3.28 - 5.25c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $920/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information \| (ORI432838MRG7@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 83.49c/day Usage: 3.42 - 5.47c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $950/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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.

In Victoria, AGL's gas plans are cheaper than Origin's.

Gas plans

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Name	Plan features	Charges	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Energy Fact Sheet \| (AGD565255MR@VEC) Single rate tariff	Payment fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 78.68c/day Usage: 2.53 - 3.94c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $830/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Value Saver Energy Fact Sheet \| (AGD565267MR@VEC) Single rate tariff	Payment fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 78.68c/day Usage: 2.53 - 3.94c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $830/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Variable Energy Fact Sheet \| (OR2560747MR@VEC) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 93.1c/day Usage: 3.54 - 5.06c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,040/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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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.

In Queensland, AGL's gas plans are cheaper than Origin's.

Gas plans

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Name	Plan features	Charges	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Value Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL547758MRG12@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees No disconnection fee Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 116.94c/day Usage: 3.69c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $730/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL360490MRG22@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees No disconnection fee Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 123.18c/day Usage: 3.88c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $770/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI431046MRG9@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 127.96c/day Usage: 4 - 4.3c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $820/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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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.

In South Australia, AGL's gas plans are cheaper than Origin's.

Gas plans

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Name	Plan features	Charges	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Value Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL359236MRG22@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees No disconnection fee Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 90.13c/day Usage: 2.91 - 5.13c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,050/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL360499MRG21@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees No disconnection fee Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 90.13c/day Usage: 2.91 - 5.13c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,050/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI431061MRG10@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 91.36c/day Usage: 3.16 - 6.04c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,170/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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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.

Between the 2 providers, only Origin offers gas plans in the Australian Capital Territory.

Gas plans

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Name	Plan features	Charges	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI539750MRG7@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 61.6c/day Usage: 2.96 - 3.73c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $950/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI539734MRG10@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 63.36c/day Usage: 3.04 - 3.83c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $980/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information \| (ORI429034MRG7@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 88c/day Usage: 4.22 - 5.32c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,350/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 20000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

AGL and Origin only offer gas plans in WA as residents in the state aren't able to choose their electricity provider.

In WA AGL's gas plans are cheaper than Origin's.

See more energy plans available in WA.

Gas plans

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Name	Plan features	Charges	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI539750MRG7@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 61.6c/day Usage: 2.96 - 3.73c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $950/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI539734MRG10@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 63.36c/day Usage: 3.04 - 3.83c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $980/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Living Energy Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552127MRG6@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 68.2c/day Usage: 2.74 - 3.9c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,000/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Qantas Red Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552288MRG7@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 68.2c/day Usage: 2.74 - 3.9c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,000/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Red BCNA Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552701MRG6@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 68.2c/day Usage: 2.74 - 3.9c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,000/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
ActewAGL - Winter Saver 23% Basic Plan Information \| (ACT726836MRG2@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 83.6c/day Usage: 3.59 - 5.5c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,050/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
ActewAGL - Capital gas plan Basic Plan Information \| (ACT551684MRG6@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 65.21c/day Usage: 2.87 - 4.34c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,080/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
EnergyAustralia - Flexi Plan Basic Plan Information \| (ENE379832MRG20@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 93.28c/day Usage: 4.14 - 5.4c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,140/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Standing Offer Basic Plan Information \| (RED21301SRG12@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 104.5c/day Usage: 3.17 - 4.38c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,230/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
EnergyAustralia - Rate Fix Plan Basic Plan Information \| (ENE681815MRG4@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Fixed rates	Pricing Supply: 93.28c/day Usage: 4.14 - 5.4c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,250/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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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.

Before you sign up to any plan based on price alone, consider other factors such as rewards and features, and customer service.

AGL vs Origin Energy: Rewards and features

Rewards and features are really where you can see some key differences between AGL and Origin.

AGL

Rewards. Access offers across a range of retailers including Booking.com, Myer, Kathmandu and more through AGL Rewards.
Internet bundle. $25 per month off for 6 months when you bundle internet with energy.
Mobile bundle. 50% off plan fees for 6 months, then $5 per month month off after that when you bundle a mobile plan with energy.

Origin Energy

Origin Spike. Get energy-use predictions based on your smart meter data. Use less energy than what is projected and you can earn Watts to be redeemed as cash or gift cards.
Internet bundles. Add internet with Origin and save $10 per month for 12 months.
Everyday Rewards. Earn 1 point per $1 charged on usage and supply costs. You also get bonus points when you first sign up.

Both AGL and Origin allow you to opt in for a GreenPower add-on for a small fee. It enables the provider to send back renewable energy back to the grid on your behalf based on your usage.

You can choose to add-on between 20% or 100% (for AGL) and between 25%, 50% and 100% (for Origin Energy).

The 2 providers also allows you to turn on Bill Smoothing (AGL) or EasiPay (Origin). This means you can change to a weekly, fortnightly or monthly billing option rather than pay quarterly.

Keep in mind: How much you're charged will depend on your average energy consumption. If you use less energy in a certain month, the credits will roll over. However, if you use more you may see your installments increase.

AGL vs Origin Energy: Customer Service

Both providers offer live chat support on their websites and mobile apps so you can manage your plan on the go. You can even call them or send them a message via Facebook or Twitter.

Origin performs slightly better when it comes to customer review ratings and number of customer complaints. However, both of the energy giants performed poorly for call responsiveness.

Reviews

Here's how they both stack up across multiple reviews (as of 21 February 2023).

AGL

Finder. 3.6/5 stars (104 reviews)
Product Review. 1.3/5 stars (2,119 reviews)
Trustpilot. 4.3/5 stars (3,042 reviews)

Origin Energy

Finder. 3.6/5 stars (78 reviews)
Product review. 4/5 stars (9,810 reviews)
Trustpilot. 4.7/5 stars (15,259 reviews)

Keep in mind: These reviews are subjective and may not reflect your experience. Use reviews to inform your research when choosing a new plan.

Complaints

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) publishes annual figures on the number of complaints lodged by energy customers.

The following figures are from 2021-2022:

AGL. 9,660 customers made complaints to AGL directly, 31% of those complaints were escalated to an Ombudsman. AGL had the highest percentage of complaints referred to the Ombudsman out of major retailers.
Origin. 21,238 customers made complaints to Origin directly with 17% of those complaints forwarded to an ombudsman.

Call responsiveness

	AGL	Origin Energy
Calls taken within 30 seconds (%)	60%	53%
Average wait time	1 min and 25 seconds	2 mins and 15 seconds
Calls abandoned before answer (%)	7%	8%

Based on the AER's rating system, both AGL and Origin's call taken and abandon times fall within an acceptable range. However, it's the average waiting time that sets them back.

AGL vs Origin Energy: Solar Power

With AGL you'll get a higher feed-in tariff for the first 14kWh, before the rate drops down.

Origin offers mostly the same feed-in tariff on all its plans unless you buy its solar products.

Compare feed-in tariff ranges across AGL and Origin's electricity plans:

	NSW	VIC	QLD	SA	ACT
AGL	5 - 10c/kWh	5.2 - 10c/kWh	5 - 10c/kWh	5 - 10c/kWh	N/A
Origin Energy	2 - 8c/kWh	5.2c/kWh	2 - 8c/kWh	2 - 8c/kWh	2 - 8c/kWh

Good to know: Origin Energy and AGL both work with other brands to offer solar panel installation. When you get your solar PV system installed through Origin, you'll be offered a higher feed-in tariff up to 20c/kWh depending on the size of the system.

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