ComplaintCensus

Octopus Energy US vs Power Wizard: most-reported complaints compared

Most-reported issues at Octopus Energy US and Power Wizard, according to reviewers on Trustpilot — classified by our automated reader and backed by verbatim quotes from distinct reviews. This is a side-by-side of what reviewers report, not a score, rating or recommendation for either company.

Octopus Energy US

TrustScore 4.4 · 268 reviews on Trustpilot.

162 reviews analysed, 2025-06-02 to 2026-09-05.

Complaint rate (recent window): 13%

100% of negative reviews get a company reply.

Account/app problems43%
Billing errors19%
Support unhelpful19%
Support unreachable14%
Overcharging14%
“My bill was due June 2 and my lights were disconnected June 5 for non payment with no disconnection letter.”
1★ Trustpilot review, 2025-06-24

Power Wizard

TrustScore 4.6 · 273 reviews on Trustpilot.

160 reviews analysed, 2021-11-19 to 2026-08-13.

Complaint rate (recent window): 10%

0% of negative reviews get a company reply.

Billing errors50%
Support unreachable19%
Support unhelpful19%
Overcharging19%
Contract term changes19%
“downgraded my service level from Gold to Silver without informing me”
1★ Trustpilot review, 2025-05-15

Reported on both

Issues with an evidenced category (at least two verbatim quotes) on both sides.

IssueOctopus Energy USPower Wizard
Billing errors19%50%
Support unhelpful19%19%
Support unreachable14%19%
Overcharging14%19%

Method: reviews are classified into a fixed complaint taxonomy by an automated reader; every category shown is backed by at least two verbatim quotes from distinct reviews. Figures are census classifications, not official statistics, and reflect what reviewers reported — not findings of wrongdoing by either company. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Trustpilot A/S, Octopus Energy US or Power Wizard.