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 and bonuses
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).
