Alinta Energy and Origin Energy at a glance
Alinta sells to households in NSW, Victoria, south-east Queensland and South Australia. Origin covers all of those plus the ACT and regional Queensland.
Alinta publishes a much smaller range than Origin, about 250 residential plans against roughly 1,700, and none of Alinta's are restricted to particular customers. A smaller range can make it easier to find the right plan, but it is the price in your network that counts.
Alinta Energy vs Origin Energy prices in each network
| Network | Alinta Energy | Origin Energy | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential EnergyNSW | $2,106 | $2,202 | Alinta Energy by $96 |
| AusgridNSW | $1,700 | $1,739 | Alinta Energy by $39 |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | $1,782 | $1,862 | Alinta Energy by $80 |
| SA Power NetworksSA | $2,334 | $2,217 | Origin Energy by $117 |
| EnergexQLD | $1,565 | $1,747 | Alinta Energy by $182 |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | $1,398 | $1,625 | Alinta Energy by $227 |
| CitiPowerVIC | $1,184 | $1,377 | Alinta Energy by $193 |
| JemenaVIC | $1,250 | $1,453 | Alinta Energy by $203 |
| PowercorVIC | $1,306 | $1,518 | Alinta Energy by $212 |
| United EnergyVIC | $1,223 | $1,422 | Alinta Energy by $199 |
| Usage a year | Alinta Energy | Origin Energy | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,263 | $1,292 | $1,435 |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,700 | $1,739 | $1,932 |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,429 | $2,484 | $2,761 |
Plans and features side by side
| Feature | Alinta Energy | Origin Energy |
|---|---|---|
| States | NSW, SA, QLD, VIC | VIC, SA, NSW, ACT, QLD |
| Residential plans | 248 | 1755 |
| Time-of-use plans | 117 | 898 |
| Solar Sharer plans | 12 | 17 |
| Fixed-price plans | 0 | 0 |
| Highest flat feed-in tariff | 10c | 12c |
| GreenPower, per kWh | Not listed | 2.25c |
| Late payment fee | Up to $12.00 | Up to $15.00 |
Which one should you choose?
On price alone, Alinta Energy comes out ahead in more of the networks they share. The gap in any one network is what matters for you, and it can change when either retailer updates its plans. If solar exports matter, compare feed-in rates on the specific plans. If you can shift usage to the middle of the day, look at time-of-use and Solar Sharer plans as well as flat rates.
Read our full guides to Alinta Energy and Origin Energy, or see the cheapest retailers in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.
How these prices were worked out
Every price on this page comes from the plans retailers publish to the AER's Energy Made Easy data under the Consumer Data Right, as at 14 October 2026. We price flat-rate (single rate) plans that any household in the area can sign up for, at 2,500, 4,000, 6,500 kWh a year, including GST, the daily supply charge and guaranteed discounts. Conditional discounts, such as for paying on time, are left out. Plans limited to members, existing customers or homes with particular equipment are excluded. Retailers with wholesale-linked prices are listed separately, not ranked.
Prices change, sometimes weekly. Always confirm the current price on the retailer's plan fact sheet or a government comparison site before you switch. Our switching guide covers the steps.
Common questions
It depends on your network. Comparing their cheapest generally available flat-rate plans at 4,000 kWh a year, Alinta Energy is cheaper in 9 of the 10 networks they share and Origin Energy in 1, based on Energy Made Easy data as at 14 October 2026.
Across their published plans, Alinta Energy's highest flat feed-in tariff is 10c and Origin Energy's is 12c. Plans with higher feed-in rates often have higher usage rates, so compare the whole plan.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked 14 October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.