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Niba vs Octopus Energy

Live Comparison • July 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison covering rates, typical bills, pros & cons, and features to help you decide which is better for your home.

Our Verdict

Overall Winner: Lowest Typical Bill

For a typical Spanish household (3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage), Octopus Energy is the cheaper option. Their Octopus Relax tariff results in an estimated monthly bill of €66.41 (including taxes). This compares to Niba's best option (niba Solar) at €69.88 per month.

Niba Best Bill
€69.88
Octopus Energy Best Bill
€66.41

* Assumption: 3.6 kW contracted power, 300 kWh monthly usage (20% peak, 30% flat, 50% off-peak), including 21% IVA, 5.11% Electricity Tax, and ~€1 meter rental.

Best Flat Rate

Octopus Energy wins here. Their flat rate is 0.103 €/kWh compared to Niba's 0.115 €/kWh.

Best Time-of-Use Rate

Octopus Energy has cheaper off-peak hours (0.079 €/kWh vs 0.089 €/kWh).

Scorecard Comparison

Metric (1-10)NibaOctopus Energy
Price Competitiveness
9
8
Solar Suitability
8
10
EV Suitability
7
10
Simplicity
9
9
Customer Service
8
9
Transparency
9
9

Full Head-to-Head Comparison

Niba

Niba

4.1 / 5 (150+ reviews)
Founded2025
Customers10,000+
Energy100% Renewable

Pros

  • Backed by the infrastructure and stability of Iberdrola
  • Extremely competitive flat fixed rate ({rate})
  • No permanent contract commitments
  • 100% green energy certificates
  • Easy digital sign-up and management

Cons

  • Customer service is primarily digital-focused
  • Limited history compared to century-old traditional giants

Available Tariffs

niba Solar

Est. Monthly Bill
€69.88
Energy (24h)0.115 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.089 / 0.089 €/kW
Solar Export0.06 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone

niba Zen

Est. Monthly Bill
€69.88
Energy (24h)0.115 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.089 / 0.089 €/kW
Solar Export0.06 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone

niba Tres

Est. Monthly Bill
€71.71
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.196 / 0.169 / 0.089
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.079 / 0.059 €/kW
Solar Export0.06 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone

niba Flex

Est. Monthly Bill
€73.43
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.224 / 0.16 / 0.136
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.076 / 0.002 €/kW
Solar Export0.06 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone
Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy

4.8 / 5 (16,000+ reviews)
Founded2015
Customers500,000+
Energy100% Renewable

Pros

  • Best choice for EV owners
  • Excellent solar compensation
  • Simple, no-BS billing
  • Highly rated app

Cons

  • Potencia rates are slightly higher than some peers
  • Frequent but small rate adjustments

Available Tariffs

Octopus Solar

Est. Monthly Bill
€74.31
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.209 / 0.118 / 0.093
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.093 / 0.093 €/kW
Solar Export0.035 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone

Octopus 3

Est. Monthly Bill
€67.44
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.184 / 0.098 / 0.079
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.093 / 0.093 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Octopus Go

Est. Monthly Bill
€87.03
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.248 / 0.248 / 0.104
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.11 / 0.024 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Octopus Flexi

Est. Monthly Bill
€73.43
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.224 / 0.16 / 0.136
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.076 / 0.002 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Octopus Relax

Est. Monthly Bill
€66.41
Energy (24h)0.103 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.093 / 0.093 €/kW
Solar Export0.01 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone

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