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E.ON Next vs EDF Energy (September 2026)

E.ON Next vs EDF Energy comparison, September 2026 — tariffs, reviews and service quality

Overview

Our verdict
Too close to call

There is no single best choice: compare price, service, app and green-energy evidence separately.

Trustpilot
E.ON Next
4.5
225,716 reviews
EDF Energy
4.8
251,360 reviews
Citizens Advice rank
E.ON Next
#3
EDF Energy
#11
Cheapest variable
E.ON Next
£1,560
/year
EDF Energy
£1,611
/year
iOS app
E.ON Next
N/A
EDF Energy
4.6
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Tariffs and pricing

E.ON Next
VARIABLE
Next Pledge Tracker 12m v12
£1,560/year
12-month term · Variable rates can change · Exit fee £50
Best for: customers happy to commit for 12 months
CHEAPEST
FIXED 24M
Next Fixed 24m Exclusive v11
£1,510/year
24-month term · Exit fee £200
Best for: price certainty
EDF Energy
VARIABLE
Standard (Variable)
£1,611/year
No fixed term · Variable rates can change
Best for: maximum flexibility
FIXED 24M
Simply Fixed 2Yr Sep28v4
£1,691/year
24-month term · Exit fee £200
Best for: price certainty

Annual estimates use the stored consumption assumptions. Check current regional rates, terms and eligibility before switching.

Customer reviews

Trustpilot
E.ON Next4.5 / 5
EDF Energy4.8 / 5
Citizens Advice
E.ON Next#3
EDF Energy#11
Which?
E.ON Next66 %
EDF Energy58 %

Each review service uses its own method and scale, so the measures below should be read separately.

App quality and features

App Store
E.ON NextN/A
EDF Energy4.6 · 187,000 reviews
Google Play
E.ON Next4.34 · 16,278 reviews
EDF Energy4.38 · 51,073 reviews

App-store scores are shown by platform. No winner is declared where either ratings sample is missing or too small.

Customer service and support

Citizens Advice rank
E.ON Next
#3
EDF Energy
#11
Citizens Advice score
E.ON Next
3.71
out of 5
EDF Energy
2.9
out of 5
Emails ≤2 days
E.ON Next
91%
EDF Energy
86%
Avg call wait
E.ON Next
2.1 min
EDF Energy
2.8 min
ChannelE.ON NextEDF Energy
PhoneMon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4pm, closed Saturday, closed SundayMon–Thu 8am–6pm, Fri 8am–4pm, closed Saturday, closed Sunday
Email24/724/7

Only like-for-like service measures with data for both suppliers are ranked.

Complaints and performance

Per 100k customers
E.ON Next
760
Q2 2026
EDF Energy
965
Q2 2026
CA per 10k
E.ON Next
29.8
Citizens Advice
EDF Energy
47.6
Citizens Advice
Resolved same/next day
E.ON Next
50%
EDF Energy
62%
Resolved ≤8 weeks
E.ON Next
90%
EDF Energy
86%

Complaint figures are shown with each supplier’s reporting period. No winner is declared when periods differ or one figure is missing.

E.ON Next — complaint themes
Customer service
32.28%
Reported complaint category for Q2 2026.
Payments
12.16%
Reported complaint category for Q2 2026.
General billing and meter reading issues
11.19%
Reported complaint category for Q2 2026.
Debt and debt-related disconnections
10.4%
Reported complaint category for Q2 2026.
Smart billing and meter reading issues
7.02%
Reported complaint category for Q2 2026.
EDF Energy — complaint themes
Customer Service
33%
This includes complaints made about the Customer Service in general that we offer. More generic complaints can appear here as this category covers various issues and may not reflect the high service standards we aim to deliver.
Billing & Meter reading issues - unrelated with meter type
17%
This covers any complaints made about the layout of our bills as well as any information displayed on them such as cancelled charges or payment dates. Complaints received about estimated readings, price increases or incorrect bills are also included.
Payment Issues
12%
Any complaints we receive about Direct Debit payments or prepayment credits are included here.
Debt & Debt-related disconnections - non-prepayment related
9%
Complaints linked to customer debt concerns, related to outstanding energy charges where there is not a prepayment meter at the property, including bill disputes, repayment difficulties and recovery processes.
Meter installation/exchange or meter not working - smart or advanced credit meter related
7%
This covers the meter exchange journey, including appointment issues associated to siteworks. Complaints about smart meter functions such as connectivity or faults will also be included.

Green Energy Comparison

E.ON Next
86%Renewable
January to March 2026
Renewable86%
Nuclear2%
Fossil fuel12%
Other1%
EDF Energy
20%Renewable
January to March 2026
Renewable20%
Nuclear54%
Fossil fuel24%
Other2%

Published fuel-mix figures are shown only where both a source URL and reporting period are present in the stored data.

Our verdict

Which should you choose?
If you care most aboutChoose
The lowest annual cost on our assumptionsE.ON Next
Overall customer serviceE.ON Next
A well-rated mobile appEDF Energy
A greener fuel mixE.ON Next
Our verdict
Too close to call

There is no single best choice: compare price, service, app and green-energy evidence separately.

Use the decision table to match the available evidence to the factors that matter most to your household.

E.ON Next
Pros
  • Cheapest variable tariff at £1,560 / year
  • 4.5 Trustpilot from 225,716 reviews
  • Top-3 Citizens Advice ranking
  • 91% of emails answered within 2 days
×Cons
  • Cheapest overall tariff carries a £200 exit fee
  • 14% of Google Play ratings are negative
EDF Energy
Pros
  • Cheapest variable tariff at £1,611 / year
  • 4.8 Trustpilot from 251,360 reviews
  • iOS app rated 4.6 out of 5
  • 86% of emails answered within 2 days
×Cons
  • 11% of Google Play ratings are negative

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, E.ON Next or EDF Energy?

On the stored annual-cost assumptions, E.ON Next is £1,510 and EDF Energy is £1,611. E.ON Next is lower by about £101 a year.

Can E.ON Next and EDF Energy complaint rates be compared directly?

Yes. Both figures cover Q2 2026: E.ON Next reports 760 complaints per 100,000 customers and EDF Energy reports 965.

Which supplier leads on customer service?

On the comparable customer-service measure used in the decision table, E.ON Next leads.

Which supplier has the better app evidence?

On the comparable app measure used in the decision table, EDF Energy leads.

Do tariff eligibility rules matter?

Yes. Specialist, time-of-use, EV, heat-pump and export tariffs can have equipment, meter or account requirements. Check the current supplier terms before applying.

Which supplier has the greener evidence?

On the comparable green-energy measure used in the decision table, E.ON Next leads. This row is based on published fuel-mix percentages.

Which is better overall, E.ON Next or EDF Energy?

There is no single overall winner in this repaired draft. Price, service, app and green-energy evidence are kept as separate choices in the decision table.

When was this comparison updated?

The structured source payload is for September 2026.

What changed this month

This month, EDF Energy's iOS app days since last update rose from 6 to 13, E.ON Next's iOS app updates in last 90 days fell from 3 to 0, and E.ON Next's iOS sampled neutral reviews fell from 1 to 0. There were 31 other data changes this month — see the full changelog below for details.

Data changes this month (38)

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Rob Gibbs

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Rob Gibbs

Hi, I'm Rob, and I run Energy-Review.co.uk. I initially started this project in 2018 when I was looking to switch energy suppliers and found there wasn't a website that provided simple, data-backed reviews on all the suppliers available. Since then, I have spent a lot of time (too much, some may say!) looking at all publicly available data about each supplier and writing reviews using this information. These reviews are updated as regularly as possible, and any data is backed up by a source where necessary. I have also started writing guides on various energy-related topics, which hopefully you will find useful. If you find any issues, please use our contact form to let us know.

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