Alcanzia vs Octopus Energy
Live Comparison • juillet 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 Alcanzia's best option (Alcanzia Tarifa Fija) at €70.12 per month.
Alcanzia Best Bill
€70.12
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 Alcanzia's 0.117208 €/kWh.
Best Time-of-Use Rate
Alcanzia has cheaper off-peak hours (0.077133 €/kWh vs 0.079 €/kWh).
Scorecard Comparison
| Metric (1-10) | Alcanzia | Octopus Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Price Competitiveness | 8 | 8 |
| Solar Suitability | 8 | 10 |
| EV Suitability | 7 | 10 |
| Simplicity | 9 | 9 |
| Customer Service | 7 | 9 |
| Transparency | 8 | 9 |
Full Head-to-Head Comparison
Alcanzia
4.1 / 5 (500+ reviews)
Founded2013
Customers50,000+
Energy100% Renewable
Pros
- Énergie 100% verte certifiée
- Choix de tarifs fixes uniques ou heures creuses
- Sans engagement (généralement)
- Forte offre de batterie virtuelle solaire
Cons
- Prix de puissance légèrement plus élevés que certaines marques discount
- Interaction principalement numérique
- Moins connue que les grands acteurs nationaux
Available Tariffs
Tarifa Fija (3 Tramos)
Est. Monthly Bill€70.48
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.195564 / 0.116084 / 0.078378
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.101949 / 0.08553 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone
Tarifa Única
Est. Monthly Bill€75.06
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
Energy (24h)0.12512 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.101949 / 0.08553 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone
Tarifa Doméstica
Est. Monthly Bill€71.04
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
Energy (24h)0.118103 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.08893 / 0.08893 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone
Alcanzia Tarifa Doméstica (hasta 5.000 kWh)
Est. Monthly Bill€70.70
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
Energy (24h)0.117208 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.08893 / 0.08893 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone
Alcanzia Tarifa Fija
Est. Monthly Bill€70.12
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.195109 / 0.115278 / 0.077133
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.101949 / 0.08553 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone
Alcanzia Tarifa Única
Est. Monthly Bill€74.71
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
Energy (24h)0.124203 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.101949 / 0.08553 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone
Alcanzia Tarifa Doméstica (más de 5.000 kWh)
Est. Monthly Bill€76.08
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
Energy (24h)0.131308 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.08893 / 0.08893 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone
Octopus Energy
4.8 / 5 (16,000+ reviews)
Founded2015
Customers500,000+
Energy100% Renewable
Pros
- Meilleur choix pour les propriétaires de VE
- Excellente rémunération solaire
- Facturation simple et sans surprise
- Application très bien notée
- Support disponible en anglais
Cons
- Les tarifs de puissance sont légèrement plus élevés que certains pairs
- Ajustements de tarifs fréquents mais minimes
Available Tariffs
Octopus Solar
Est. Monthly Bill€74.31
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
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
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
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
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
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
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
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
Based on a typical profile: 3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage (20% P1, 30% P2, 50% P3), plus standard IVA (21%), Electricity Tax (5.11%), and ~1€ meter hire.
Energy (24h)0.103 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.093 / 0.093 €/kW
Solar Export0.01 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone
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