Compare No-Deposit Light Companies
No-deposit light companies, side by side. Startup costs, credit checks, same-day service — the stuff that actually matters when you need lights.
At a Glance
| Light Company | Starts At | Credit Check | No Deposit | Same-Day | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Payless Power | $40–$75 | None | Yes | Yes | High |
 Frontier Utilities | $40–$100 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | Med |
 TXU Energy | $75–$150 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | High |
 Reliant Energy | $50–$150 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | High |
 4Change Energy | $50–$150 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | Med |
 Amigo Energy | $50–$200 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | Med |
 Direct Energy | $50–$200 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | Med |
 Tara Energy | $50–$200 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | Med |
 Discount Power | $50 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | Med |
 Gexa Energy | $50 | Maybe | Prepaid | Yes | High |
No-Deposit Light Companies
Detailed breakdowns of each light company. Startup costs, features, caveats — the full picture so you can pick the right one.
Payless Power
Texas prepaid pioneer since 2005
Best for: Guaranteed no-deposit- No credit check ever
- No deposit — all plans
- Same-day lights 7 days/week
- Prepaid rates run higher
Frontier Utilities
Budget-friendly with prepaid options
Best for: Lowest startup cost- Prepaid plans skip credit check
- No deposit on prepaid plans
- Same-day lights Mon–Sat
- Traditional plans need credit check
TXU Energy
Texas light leader with prepaid options
Best for: Trusted Texas brand- Prepaid plans skip credit check
- No deposit on prepaid plans
- Same-day lights Mon–Sat
- 60-day satisfaction guarantee
Reliant Energy
Houston favorite with flexible options
Best for: Houston favorite- Prepaid plans skip credit check
- No deposit on prepaid plans
- Same-day lights Mon–Sat
- 90-day satisfaction guarantee
4Change Energy
Lights that give back
Best for: Gives back to charity- Prepaid options available
- Donates portion to charity
- Same-day lights weekdays
- 60-day satisfaction guarantee
Amigo Energy
Bilingual service for Texas families
Best for: Spanish speakers- Fully bilingual support
- Prepaid plans skip credit check
- Same-day lights Mon–Sat
- Traditional plans need credit check
Direct Energy
National brand with Power-To-Go prepaid
Best for: National brand reliability- Power-To-Go prepaid available
- No deposit on prepaid plans
- Same-day lights weekdays
- Mixed customer reviews
Tara Energy
Serving diverse Texas communities
Best for: Multilingual support- Multilingual customer service
- Prepaid options available
- Same-day lights weekdays
- Limited prepaid selection
Discount Power
Low rates for Texas
Best for: Budget shoppers- Some of the lowest rates
- Prepaid options available
- Same-day lights weekdays
- Smaller customer service team
Gexa Energy
100% renewable at low prices
Best for: 100% green energy- 100% renewable plans
- Competitive rates
- Same-day lights weekdays
- Deposit may be required
Head-to-Head Matchups
Can't decide between two? These side-by-side breakdowns cover startup costs, same-day service, trust ratings, and our honest take on which to pick.
Payless Power Payless Power Payless Power Payless Power Payless Power Payless Power TXU Energy TXU Energy TXU Energy Reliant Energy Reliant Energy Frontier Utilities Frontier Utilities Frontier Utilities 4Change Energy Discount Power 
Champion Energy Gexa Energy 
Amigo Energy Why These Comparisons Matter
When you need lights and a deposit is blocking you, picking the right light company can save you real money. The difference between $40 to start and $200 to start is groceries for the week.
We look at the things that actually matter: how much it costs to get your lights on, whether they run a credit check, whether you can get same-day service, and whether you can trust them. Every light company listed here is PUCT-licensed and available through our platform.
No sponsored rankings. No hidden bias. Just the facts you need to get your lights on today.
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