Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Energie vs Octopus Energy
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Energie |  Octopus Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Unit rate | €0.168Lower | €0.168 |
| Standing charge | €35 | €6Lower |
| Renewable basis | Own generation | Certificates |
| Markets | BE | IT |
| Smart meter required | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Fixed terms (12), Exit fee (€0), Renewable share (100%).
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Key differences
- Octopus Energy scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.8.
- Unit rate is lower at Energie: €0.168 vs €0.168.
- Standing charge is lower at Octopus Energy: €6 vs €35.
- Support channels: only Octopus Energy offers Phone, Chat.
- Tariff types: only Energie offers Dynamic.
- Markets: only Energie offers BE.
- Markets: only Octopus Energy offers IT.
Our verdict on each
Energie
Energie is a Belgian energy supplier that suits households wanting a free exit fee and a fully renewable supply without giving up dynamic pricing. It charges a unit rate of €0.17, a standing charge of €35 and a fixed term of 12 months.
Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy suits Italian households who want to leave without a penalty and still put a green tariff on the bill. It scores 9.4 overall, and the exit fee of €0 removes the biggest cost risk of a fixed term.
Score breakdown
| Area | Energie | Octopus Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Exit fee of €0 and a unit rate of €0.17 pull the score up; the standing charge of €35 is the drag. | 9.3HigherExit fee is €0 and the unit rate is €0.17, sitting in the middle of the field on both. |
| Offer | 8.6A fixed term of 12 months, variable, fixed and dynamic options and no smart meter requirement widen what is on offer. | 9.4HigherTariffs cover fixed, variable and green across electricity and gas, with 12-month terms and email, phone and chat. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Energie | Octopus Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Unit rate | €0.168 | €0.168 |
| Standing charge | €35 | €6 |
| Renewable share | 100% | 100% |
Which one suits you
Pick Energie if unit rate matter most.
Pick Octopus Energy if cost, offer, and standing charge matter most.
Also worth a look
Powerpeers has standing charge at €0.214 to €0.394, against €35 for Energie and €6 for Octopus Energy.
Powerpeers reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Energie | Octopus Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Energy suppliers | 4 of 96 | 1 of 96 |
| Green energy suppliers | 4 of 56 | 1 of 56 |
| Energy tariffs without exit fees | 2 of 19 | 1 of 19 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Energie | Octopus Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff types | Variable, Fixed, Dynamic, GreenCovers more | Fixed, Variable, Green |
| Fuels | Electricity, Gas | Electricity, Gas |
| Legal entity | Energie.be NV | Octopus Energy Italia Srl |
| Headquarters | Belgium | Italy |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Energie | Octopus Energy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit fee | €0at the median | €0at the median | €0 |
| Unit rate | €0.168below the median | €0.168below the median | €0.17 |
| Standing charge | €35highest quarter | €6below the median | €14.99 |
| Renewable share | 100%at the median | 100%at the median | 100% |
Median across 58 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Energie
Pros
- The exit fee is €0, which ranks 1 of 29 brands ranked, the strongest of the rankings here.
- A unit rate of €0.17 places Energie at 10 of 23 brands ranked.
- Renewable electricity at 100% across the range, not on a single green add-on.
Cons
- The standing charge of €35 sits above the €14.98 median across the suppliers compared, and ranks 13 of 16 brands ranked.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a billing query goes in writing rather than down a phone line.
- Electric vehicle and time-of-use tariffs are not among its variable, fixed and dynamic, while Enddesa lists fixed, time of use and ev.
Octopus Energy
Pros
- Exit fee is €0, so a fixed term can be left early without a penalty
- Green tariff is backed by 100% renewable supply on a certificates basis
- Tariff choice covers fixed, variable and green on both electricity and gas
Cons
- Fixed terms run 12 months and then need a renewal decision, since no separate renewal price is set out
- Unit rate of €0.17 sits mid-field, so it does not undercut every rival on usage
- Tariff list covers fixed, variable and green only, with no time of use or electric vehicle option as listed
Who each suits
Energie
Who it suits
- Households in BE that want renewable electricity at 100% and would rather not install a smart meter.
- Anyone who expects to move or change supplier mid-term, since the exit fee is €0.
- Households weighing a fixed rate against dynamic pricing, since the range covers variable, fixed and dynamic.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after prepay or electric vehicle tariffs, since Enddesa lists fixed, time of use and ev and Energie lists variable, fixed and dynamic.
- Households who want a wider set of structures to compare, since Electricity Ratings lists fixed, ev and time of use.
Octopus Energy
Who it suits
- Italian households in IT who want to switch supplier without paying to leave
- Households that want a green tariff on a certificates basis at 100% renewable supply
- People who prefer fixed pricing but want an exit fee of €0 behind it
Who should look elsewhere
- Households wanting an electric vehicle or time of use tariff, since fixed, variable and green does not list them
- Anyone outside IT, where the supplier does not operate
- Households chasing the lowest unit rate, where €0.17 is only mid-field
Country by country
| Country | Energie | Octopus Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Italy | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Energie
What does a unit of electricity cost on an Energie tariff?+
Energie charges a unit rate of €0.17 for electricity, and adds a standing charge of €35 on top. The unit rate is the part that follows the market, while the standing charge is the fixed part of the bill that stays the same whatever you use. Both figures are quoted in euros.
Is there an exit fee if I switch supplier early?+
The exit fee is €0, and the contract runs a fixed term of 12 months. A household can therefore move house, change supplier or renegotiate without paying to break the deal. On our data that exit fee position is 1 of 29 brands ranked.
Octopus Energy
What does Octopus Energy cost to leave?+
Leaving costs €0. That is the figure that separates this supplier from many fixed term offers, where an early exit can be chargeable. A household that expects its circumstances to change can hold the tariff without budgeting a penalty for the move.
Which markets does Octopus Energy serve?+
Octopus Energy sells in IT only, so the tariffs and support described here apply there. Anyone outside that market will not find these offers, and would need a supplier operating in their own country.