Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Budget Energie vs YouFibre
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Budget Energie |  YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | 8,000Higher |
| Price from | €3.75 | £20 |
| Reference plan prices | 3GB: EUR 3.75 per month, 3GB, 24 months; 30GB: EUR 5.25 per month, 30GB, 24 months; Unlimited: EUR 10 per month, unlimited, 24 months | You 200: £20.00 per month, 200 Mbps, 24-month contract; You 1000: £25.00 per month, 1000 Mbps, 24-month contract; You 8000: £50.00 per month, 8000 Mbps, 24-month contract |
| Setup fee | €0 | £0 |
| Exit fee terms | 1 month notice; early termination costs charged on final bill | Early Termination Charges apply to any termination within the Fixed Term; a Monthly Rolling Package has no Fixed Term commitment and no Early Termination Charges but requires at least 30 days' notice; 14 day cooling-off period. |
| Router | Nokia Beacon G3.1 or Draytek Vigor | Wi-Fi 7 router included as standard: YouFibre Hub for You 200/500/1000/2000, YouFibre Hub Pro for You 8000, with YouMesh Boosters available |
| Markets | NL | GB |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £34.99 to £129.99 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | Prices are fixed for the initial term of the 24-month contract; after the initial minimum term the monthly price changes to the list price. |
| Social tariff | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Premises covered | Not confirmed | 500,000 |
| Address checker | https://www.budgetthuis.nl/internet | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at YouFibre: 8,000 vs 1,000.
- Founded is lower at Budget Energie: 2011 vs 2019.
- Technology: only Budget Energie offers Fttc.
- Contract length: only YouFibre offers 1.
- Markets: only Budget Energie offers NL.
- Markets: only YouFibre offers GB.
Our verdict on each
Budget Energie
Budget Energie suits Dutch households that want electricity and gas from a single supplier and want to choose how the price moves. Its green tariff is backed by 100% renewable certificates, and the business has grown to 1,000,000 customers since it was founded in 2011.
YouFibre
YouFibre suits households inside its full fibre footprint that want a low entry price, Wi-Fi kit in the box and a rolling option alongside fixed terms. Entry starts at £20 with a £0 setup fee, and the brand ranks 1 of 86 on setup fee.
Score breakdown
| Area | Budget Energie | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.3Entry at £20 with a £0 setup fee, but renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99 once the minimum term ends. |
| Offer | 9.3Higherfixed, variable and dynamic all available, electricity and gas on one account, fixed terms 12 and 36 months. | 9.2Max download of 8,000 Mbps over fttp, Wi-Fi kit with every plan, mesh boosters and a social tariff on offer. |
| Trust | 8.4HigherRegistered in NL as Budget Thuis B.V., trading since 2011, with support on email, chat and phone. | 8.1Support on email, phone and chat, a cooling-off period after signing, and YouFibre Limited trading in GB since 2019. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Budget Energie | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for Budget Energie: 1. Additional countries for YouFibre: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | Budget Energie | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 5 of 124 | 1 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 4 of 107 | 1 of 107 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Budget Energie | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, FttcCovers more | Fttp |
| Contract length | 12, 24 | 1, 12, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | Budget Thuis B.V. | YouFibre Limited |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2011Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Mobile plans
| Fact | Budget Energie | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Mvno | Not confirmed |
| Host network | KPN | Not confirmed |
| SIM-only | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Billing | Contract | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited plan price | €10 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | 43 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Budget Energie | YouFibre | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000at the median | 8,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000above the median | Not confirmed | 900 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £34.99 to £129.99below the median | £37 |
| Premises covered | Not confirmed | 500,000lowest quarter | 1,700,000 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Budget Energie
Pros
- Tariff choice runs wide, with fixed, variable and dynamic under a single name.
- Green power is 100% renewable, backed by certificates.
- Fixed terms run 12 and 36 months, so there is a date to plan around.
Cons
- The exit fee terms ask for notice, and early termination costs land on the final bill.
- Service is limited to NL, so it is not an option for a household outside the Netherlands.
- Electricity Ratings lists fixed, ev and time of use, adding electric vehicle and prepay tariffs that sit outside fixed, variable and dynamic.
YouFibre
Pros
- Entry pricing of £20 a month sits well inside the 40 place of 95 on price from.
- Setup costs £0, and the brand ranks 1 of 86 on that measure.
- Every plan arrives with Wi-Fi kit in the box, with a higher grade hub on the highest speed tier and mesh boosters available.
Cons
- The advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of a fixed term, and the bill then steps up to renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99.
- Walking away before a fixed term ends brings an early termination charge, which makes the low entry price a costly place to leave from.
- Maximum download speed of 8,000 Mbps ranks 10 of 114, well short of Abissnet at 10,000 Mbps.
Who each suits
Budget Energie
Who it suits
- Households that want power and gas under a single contract instead of juggling separate suppliers.
- Households that want a spread of tariff types, since Budget Energie lists fixed, variable and dynamic.
- People who prefer a phone line and chat to a single contact route, and who want dynamic and green options rather than the fixed, time of use and ev list at Endesa.
Who should look elsewhere
- Electricity Ratings, if you need an electric vehicle or prepay tariff, since fixed, ev and time of use runs wider than fixed, variable and dynamic.
- Endesa, if you only want fixed, time-of-use or electric vehicle pricing, because Endesa lists fixed, time of use and ev.
YouFibre
Who it suits
- Households already inside the full fibre footprint, in the United Kingdom, that want Wi-Fi kit in the box rather than buying a router separately.
- People who want a short commitment: the monthly rolling package has no fixed term and no early termination charge, though notice is needed in advance.
- Households that can plan around a fixed term, since the advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of the term before renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99 apply.
Who should look elsewhere
- People wanting the highest headline speed in this comparison, since Abissnet lists 10,000 Mbps.
- Households outside the footprint, as coverage reaches 500,000 premises.
- Anyone who needs a mix of technologies, since EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite while YouFibre runs on fttp alone.
Country by country
| Country | Budget Energie | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Budget Energie
What tariff types does Budget Energie offer?+
Budget Energie sells fixed, variable and dynamic tariffs, so a household can choose between a price that holds for a set term and one that follows the market, plus a dynamic option and a green option. The spread means you can start on a fixed deal and change type at renewal without moving supplier, and it keeps the door open if your usage pattern changes.
How long are the fixed terms?+
Fixed terms run 12 and 36 months, which gives you a date to plan around. Take the shorter term if you expect prices to move your way and want the chance to switch sooner; take the longer term if you would rather not revisit the decision each year. The variable and dynamic tariffs carry no fixed end date.
YouFibre
What does YouFibre cost to get started?+
Prices start at £20 a month, and the setup fee is £0. The entry rate sits on the slowest plan, and plans with more headroom are priced higher, so a quicker line means a bigger monthly bill. No separate hardware purchase is needed either, because Wi-Fi kit comes in the box on every plan.
What will I pay once the introductory price ends?+
The advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of a fixed term. After the minimum term passes, the monthly bill steps up to the list price, and renewal prices run £34.99 to £129.99. That sits well above the £20 entry figure, so treat the list price as the real ongoing cost. Plan contract months of 1, 12 and 24 lets you take a shorter or rolling term instead.
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