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    Octopus Energy Tariffs Compared

    Octopus runs the UK's most diverse range of tariffs — from half-hourly Agile to overnight Go, heat-pump Cosy and daily-tracking Tracker. Here's an independent breakdown of each, who it suits and where it falls short.

    Octopus Agile

    Half-hourly variable rate. Best for flexible households with a smart meter. Risky if you can't shift usage.

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    Octopus Go

    5-hour off-peak window at ~8p/kWh for EV charging. Day rate slightly above the cap. Best for EV households.

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    Octopus Cosy

    Heat pump tariff with two off-peak windows. Cheapest UK option for low-flow-temp heating. Peak rate stings if you can't avoid 4pm–7pm.

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    Octopus Tracker

    Single daily rate for gas and electricity. Cheaper than the cap most of the year, painful during winter wholesale spikes.

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    Not sure which Octopus tariff is right for you?

    Start with these questions: do you have an EV (Go or Intelligent Go), a heat pump (Cosy), a smart meter and time to shift load (Agile), or just want lower-than-cap pricing without complexity (Tracker)? Each review explains the realistic annual saving for a typical household.

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    Octopus Energy

    91/100

    Octopus continues to lead the UK market on customer service and complaint handling, backed by genuinely competitive smart tariffs and strong financial backing. The clear front-runner on our intelligence dashboard.

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    So Energy

    79/100

    Backed by ESB, So Energy combines competitive fixed tariffs with consistently strong service scores. A solid mid-market performer.

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    55/100

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