Alinta Energy Review 2026
Alinta positions itself as the budget option among mid-tier retailers. Owned by HK-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. About 1.1 million customers across Australia. They do not have the brand recognition of the big three, but their rates are consistently lower.
Rates from ~25c/kWh usage, ~95c/day supply (NSW). Cheapest of the major retailers in most states. Last updated June 2026.
The Short Version
Alinta is the best value pick among retailers big enough to trust. Their usage rates undercut AGL and Origin by 2-3c/kWh. That is around $100-150/year for an average household. Their solar feed-in tariff is competitive at 12c. The trade-off: their app is basic, their call centre is in the Philippines, and you will not get Rewards points or loyalty perks. If you just want the cheapest bill from a retailer you have heard of, Alinta is it.
What I Like
- Lowest usage rates among major retailers
- Competitive 12c solar feed-in tariff
- No lock-in contracts
- Simple plan structure (no confusing tiers)
What Could Be Better
- App is basic; no usage tracking features
- Call centre is overseas; wait times vary
- No loyalty perks or rewards
- Not available in all states (check your postcode)
Who Should Get Alinta
If the bottom line is all you care about, Alinta delivers. Their rates are hard to beat among non-budget retailers.
No lock-in contracts, no exit fees. You can switch away whenever you want.
If you like tracking usage on an app or getting usage insights, look at AGL or Powershop.