Comparing Direct Energy vs Octopus Energy

You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing the electricity provider that's right for you. Here's why Direct Energy is a partner you can trust when it comes to powering your home.

Reasons to choose Direct Energy vs Octopus Energy

Tools designed with you in mind

Keep tabs on your account with our easy-to-use mobile app and Online account manager. Pay bills, track your energy usage, earn rewards and more.

A partner you can trust

Get stability, size and support on your side, with easy-to-understand billing and communications. We're ready to take the future of electricity and home services to new, exciting places.

Support when and where you need it

Whether over the phone or via online chat, our customer care team can help 24/7.

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Smiling woman on laptop at home
Smiling woman on laptop at home

Our variety of electricity plans

At Direct Energy, we offer various electricity plan options to fit your needs. Whether it's term lengths up to 24 months for stability or a month-to-month term for flexibility, we're sure to have the right plan to fit your lifestyle.
 

Amazon Prime On Us: Get Amazon Prime On Us for the length of your contract on select plans. Already a Prime member? You can still earn monthly Amazon gift cards for the length of your contract. Plus, you'll get 100% renewable electricity at a competitive fixed rate.
 

Extra solar savings: Our solar buyback plan rewards you with unlimited bill credits for the excess energy your solar panels produce.
 

Prepaid electricity: Enjoy month-to-month prepaid electricity with no deposit, no long-term contract and no cancellation fee.

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Asian young woman using home touch screen
Asian young woman using home touch screen

More than just electricity

We offer convenient products and services that help you easily manage your home and electricity:
 

Safeguard your AC, plumbing and electrical systems: Our home protection plans, provided by Allied Warranty, include coverage for unexpected repairs or replacements. If something happens and you need service, you can count on a skilled technician to help.
 

Smart home solutions: Protect your whole home and your peace of mind with smart home security solutions from Vivint.

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Mother and daughter playing with tablet at home
Mother and daughter playing with tablet at home

Top tools and services

With innovative tools and technologies like our easy-to-use mobile app and usage insights, we have tools designed with you in mind:

 

The Direct Energy app: Our mobile app is here to help you access all things Direct Energy. Manage your energy usage, pay your bill, refer your friends and more! Download the Direct Energy app today from the App Store or Google Play.
 

Tools to analyze your energy use: Use our free energy insight tools to help you make smarter choices about your electricity consumption and save money in the long run.
 

Convenient account management online: Our Online Account Manager lets you sign up for automatic payments, go paperless and access exclusive offers. Don't want to log in? You can manage your account with our mobile wallet instead.

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