Easyswitch

Easyswitch.nl operates as an independent price comparison and switching service for consumers in the Netherlands. The company was founded by internet entrepreneurs Jelle Feenstra and Paul Montagne and has been active for over 12 years. In September 2012, the website merged with the comparison site Overstappen.nl, with the stated ambition of becoming a top-two player in the Dutch market for comparing fixed costs. It is now part of Kizi, a larger group of comparison platforms.

The core business of Easyswitch.nl is to provide consumers with a transparent and objective platform to compare prices for various household contracts, primarily focusing on energy (gas and electricity). The service has expanded to include comparisons for internet providers, digital TV, and a range of insurance products such as health, car, and home insurance. The platform's main function allows users to enter their personal details, such as postcode and current consumption, to receive a detailed comparison of available offers from different providers. The deals presented on the comparison site often include exclusive discounts and welcome bonuses not available directly from the suppliers' own websites, creating a strong incentive for consumers to use the platform.

The company's revenue model is based on receiving a fixed commission, or kick-back fee, from a provider for each customer who successfully switches their contract through the platform. This service is free for consumers. Easyswitch.nl emphasizes its independence, stating that the commission fee does not influence the ranking of the offers, which are sorted based on factors like price, contract duration, and welcome discounts to ensure the best deal for the customer. After a user selects a new contract, Easyswitch.nl handles the administrative process of the switch, providing a streamlined experience for the end-user. Keywords: energy comparison, utility switching service, Netherlands energy market, compare energy prices, switch energy provider, internet comparison, insurance comparison, price comparison website, save on utilities, Jelle Feenstra, Paul Montagne, Overstappen.nl, Kizi Group, Dutch consumer services, contract switching, energy deals, household costs, fixed costs savings, utility contracts, online comparison tool