Is that new energy tariff actually cheaper?
A lower unit rate can still cost you more once the standing charge and an exit fee are in. Put in your usage and both tariffs and see the real yearly saving, the saving after the exit fee, and how long it takes to break even. Free, no sign-up.
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A guide, not financial advice. It compares two tariffs on the figures you enter and doesn't account for mid-contract price changes or seasonal usage swings. Check the latest rates before you switch. Nothing you type here leaves your browser.
A cheaper unit rate isn't always a cheaper bill.
A standing charge is a fixed daily fee you pay just to be connected, whether you use any energy or not. It's charged every day of the year, so even a few pence difference per day adds up. Two tariffs with the same unit rate can land very differently once their standing charges are in.
That's why the unit rate alone misleads. A tariff can advertise a lower price per kWh and still cost you more over the year if its standing charge is higher, or if you don't use much energy. The only fair comparison is the full annual cost, which is what this tool works out for both tariffs.
An exit fee on your current tariff can wipe out most of a year's saving. If switching saves you a modest amount but the fee is large, you might not come out ahead for months. The breakeven figure shows how long the saving takes to cover that fee, so you can judge whether it's worth it.
One more thing: the energy price cap is reviewed every three months, so unit rates and standing charges move regularly. The figures here are a snapshot. Re-check the current rates before you commit to a switch.
Switch once, then keep an eye on it.
Stead keeps your energy details in one place — your tariff, your supplier, your usage and your bills — so when the next price change lands or your fix ends, you already know what you're paying and when it's time to look again.