Last updated: 17 September 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
If you're weighing up Octopus vs Ovo for your next energy switch, you're not alone. Both are major UK suppliers, both talk a big game on green energy, and both want your direct debit. So which one actually delivers? In this head-to-head comparison, I compare pricing, customer service, green credentials, smart tariffs, and everything else that matters when choosing between Octopus Energy and Ovo Energy in 2026.
This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.
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Leaning towards Octopus? How to switch, which tariff to pick and how the referral credit works are all in my Octopus Energy guides hub.
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