Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Switchcraft vs Switcher.ie partnerships
Switchcraft vs Switcher.ie partnerships: the differences
| Compare |  Switchcraft |  Switcher.ie partnerships |
|---|---|---|
| Suppliers covered | 31Higher | 11 |
| Whole market | No | YesHas it |
| Commission list published | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | GB | IE |
| Automatic switching | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Fee model (Free).
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Key differences
- Switchcraft scores higher overall: 8.7 vs 8.6.
- Suppliers covered is higher at Switchcraft: 31 vs 11.
- Whole market: only Switcher.ie partnerships.
- Commission list published: only Switcher.ie partnerships.
- Founded is lower at Switcher.ie partnerships: 2011 vs 2017.
- Services: only Switcher.ie partnerships offers Mobile.
- Markets: only Switchcraft offers GB.
- Markets: only Switcher.ie partnerships offers IE.
Our verdict on each
Switchcraft
Switchcraft suits households that want energy, broadband and insurance handled in the same place, and the switching fee is free. It scores 8.7 overall on the strength of a 31 supplier panel, though it does not cover the whole market and support runs on email only.
Switcher.ie partnerships
Switcher.ie is a free switching service for Irish households that want one place to compare energy, broadband, mobile and insurance deals. It suits readers who value a published commission list and a full market view more than hand-holding, with support running on email only.
Score breakdown
| Area | Switchcraft | Switcher.ie partnerships |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | 8.9HigherSwitching fee is free, auto switch is yes, and 31 suppliers give room to find a cheaper deal. | 8.2The switching fee model is free, and one account reaches across energy, broadband and mobile. |
| Trust | 8.5Commission list published is no, so supplier payments behind a recommendation are not set out, offset by a named operator in GB since 2017. | 9.5HigherSwitcher Limited is a named company founded in 2011, giving the service an identifiable business behind it. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Switchcraft | Switcher.ie partnerships |
|---|---|---|
| Switching and bill services | 2 of 19 | 19 of 19 |
A third option
EnergieKiezer has suppliers covered at 70, against 31 for Switchcraft and 11 for Switcher.ie partnerships.
EnergieKiezer reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Switchcraft | Switcher.ie partnerships |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Energy, Broadband, Insurance | Energy, Broadband, Mobile, InsuranceCovers more |
| Legal entity | Hazelnut London Ltd | Switcher Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011Lower |
| Support channels |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Switchcraft | Switcher.ie partnerships | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suppliers covered | 31above the median | 11lowest quarter | 30 |
Median across 9 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Switchcraft
Pros
- The switching fee is free, so nothing comes out of your pocket to move a deal across.
- Auto switch is yes, so a changeover can run without you chasing a supplier or watching a date.
- A panel of 31 suppliers ranks 3 of 7 here, a little above the 30 median across switching services.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so a phone call is not an option if a switch goes wrong.
- Commission list published is no, so the supplier payments behind a recommendation are not set out.
- Whole market is no, so some suppliers sit outside the 31 panel you can search.
Switcher.ie partnerships
Pros
- The switching fee model is free, so running a comparison costs a household nothing.
- Coverage reaches the whole market across 11 suppliers, so the Irish panel is seen in full rather than a selection.
- One account covers energy, broadband and mobile, giving a household with several bills a single place to start.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so anyone who prefers to talk a switch through has a single written route.
- Coverage of 11 suppliers sits below the 30 median for switching services, so some Irish offers never reach the comparison.
- The service is confined to IE, so a household outside Ireland gets nothing usable from it.
Who each suits
Switchcraft
Who it suits
- Households switching energy in GB where the switching fee is free.
- People moving several services at once, given energy, broadband and insurance in the same place.
- Shoppers who would rather set auto switch than track every deadline by hand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who prefers to pick up the phone, because support runs on email only, should weigh what Gaslicht.com offers before starting.
- Readers who want every supplier in front of them, since Whole market is no here and the 31 supplier panel leaves some deals out.
Switcher.ie partnerships
Who it suits
- Households in IE who want to see the whole energy market before choosing a supplier.
- Readers who would rather switch energy, broadband, mobile and insurance from a single account.
- People who want to read a published commission list before deciding which offer suits them.
Who should look elsewhere
- EnergieKiezer, if you plan to switch broadband, mobile or insurance as well as energy, since its range is energy alone.
- Gaslicht.com, if an energy switch is all you need handled, since it covers energy and nothing more.
Country by country
| Country | Switchcraft | Switcher.ie partnerships |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Switchcraft
Does it cost anything to switch with Switchcraft?+
No, the switching fee is free. That means the handover from your current supplier to a new tariff carries no charge from Switchcraft itself. What you still pay is your energy bill with the new supplier, plus any early exit charges your existing contract may carry, which sit with the current supplier rather than the comparison service.
How many suppliers can I compare?+
The panel covers 31 suppliers, which puts Switchcraft at 3 of 7 on panel size across the brands compared here. The wider the panel, the more tariffs sit in front of you before you settle, so the number is a useful shortcut when you want to know whether there is anything to switch to at all.
Switcher.ie partnerships
What does it cost to use Switcher.ie?+
Using the service is free at the point of switching, since the switching fee model is free. Nothing has to be spent to run a comparison or ask a supplier for a quote, and a household can read what is on offer before committing to a move.
How many suppliers can I compare?+
Switcher.ie covers the whole market and works across 11 suppliers, which is the Irish energy panel a household is most likely to meet. Because the whole market is included, the figures reflect what is on offer across the market rather than a limited selection.