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Octopus Energy vs Factor Energía

Live Comparison • juli 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 Factor Energía's best option (Tarifa Fija Precio Único) at €92.27 per month.

Octopus Energy Best Bill
66.41
Factor Energía Best Bill
92.27

* 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 Factor Energía's 0.1512 €/kWh.

Best Time-of-Use Rate

Octopus Energy has cheaper off-peak hours (0.079 €/kWh vs 0.168 €/kWh).

Scorecard Comparison

Metric (1-10)Octopus EnergyFactor Energía
Price Competitiveness
8
7
Solar Suitability
10
8
EV Suitability
10
6
Simplicity
9
8
Customer Service
9
8
Transparency
9
8

Full Head-to-Head Comparison

Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy

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

Pros

  • Beste valg for elbileiere
  • Utmerket solenergikompensasjon
  • Enkel og grei fakturering
  • Høyt rangert app

Cons

  • Potencia-priser er noe høyere enn hos enkelte konkurrenter
  • Hyppige, men små prisjusteringer

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
Factor Energía

Factor Energía

4 / 5 (4,000+ reviews)
Founded1999
Customers300,000+
Energy100% Renewable

Pros

  • Første uavhengige leverandør i Spania
  • 100 % sertifisert grønn energi
  • Utmerket app for sporing av forbruk
  • Svært gjennomsiktig faktureringsstruktur

Cons

  • Ventetid på kundeservice i perioder
  • Fastprisene kan være noe høyere enn markedsprisen
  • Fokus er primært på fastlands-Spania

Available Tariffs

Factor Tarifa Respira

Est. Monthly Bill
101.48
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.3077 / 0.243 / 0.168
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.0965 / 0.025 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Tarifa Fija Precio Único

Est. Monthly Bill
92.27
Energy (24h)0.1512 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.1198 / 0.1198 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

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