EDF Simply Tracker: how it works and whether it’s worth it
A variable tariff that tracks the Ofgem cap but undercuts it with a standing-charge discount — about £50 a year in recent versions. Here’s the full picture.
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| What it is | Variable tariff tracking the Ofgem price cap |
| The discount | Standing-charge discount — recent versions ~6.85p/day off each fuel, ~£50/yr total |
| Versions | Dated versions (e.g. Simply Tracker Jun27) as terms are refreshed; Extra and PAYG variants exist |
| Exit fees | Variable tariffs like this typically have none — check the version label |
| Best for | Cap-followers who want to pay slightly less than the cap without locking in |
| Watch for | When fixed deals price below the cap, a fix can beat the discount |
How Simply Tracker works
Simply Tracker is EDF’s “cap, but a bit less” tariff. Unit rates move with the Ofgem price cap like any standard variable tariff — but EDF applies a daily standing-charge discount (about 6.85p per day per fuel in recent versions, worth roughly £25 per fuel, ~£50 a year dual fuel). You keep full flexibility: no fixed term to serve out, and typically no exit fees. Like most modern tariffs it’s issued in dated versions — and there are variants, including Simply Tracker Extra and a PAYG version for prepayment meters.
Is it worth it?
Against doing nothing — sitting on a plain standard variable tariff — yes: same cap-tracking behaviour, minus the discount. The real question is Simply Tracker versus a fix. When fixed deals (EDF’s own Simply Fixed included) price below the cap, a fix can save considerably more than £50 a year — at the cost of locking a rate before the next cap move (announced 26 August, effective 1 October 2026). Cap-optimists track; cap-pessimists fix. Run both against your usage and let the numbers decide.
Simply Tracker vs Octopus Tracker — not the same thing
Don’t confuse it with Octopus’s Tracker: that one follows daily wholesale prices (your unit rate changes every day and can move sharply), while EDF’s follows the quarterly Ofgem cap with a discount — far tamer. EDF’s is the cautious tracker; Octopus’s is the volatile one with bigger potential swings in both directions.
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Your questions answered
What is EDF Simply Tracker?
A variable tariff that tracks the Ofgem price cap but applies a standing-charge discount — about 6.85p per day per fuel in recent versions, roughly £50 a year on dual fuel.
Is EDF Simply Tracker cheaper than the price cap?
Yes, by the standing-charge discount — unit rates match cap level while the daily charge is lower. It’s designed to sit slightly below a standard variable tariff.
Does Simply Tracker have exit fees?
Tracker-style variable tariffs typically carry no exit fees, but terms are per-version — check the tariff information label for the version you’re offered.
Is EDF Simply Tracker the same as Octopus Tracker?
No. EDF’s tracks the quarterly Ofgem cap with a discount; Octopus’s tracks daily wholesale prices and is far more volatile.
Should I choose Simply Tracker or a fixed deal?
Tracker beats a plain variable tariff; a sub-cap fixed deal can beat both if the cap rises. With the next cap change effective 1 October 2026, compare both routes on your own usage now.
Product details checked 23 July 2026 from supplier announcements and our live tariff database; rates vary by region — always confirm on a live quote. We may earn a commission when you switch through us — see how we get paid.
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