About Canstar

Canstar is a well-known Australian comparison platform, proudly supporting millions of Australians each year as they navigate choosing their banking, insurance, utilities and phone providers. 

As a privately owned company, Canstar has no ownership links to banks or insurance providers. The business was founded in 1992 by Andrew Willink, who serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and remains closely involved with our business strategy today. 

We think differently when helping Australians compare products. We believe the best way to give a true read on a product is through our ratings and awards, and these are driven by our research team with no commercial influence whatsoever. Our expert researchers not only select the products we rate, they also ensure our ratings and awards are underpinned by deep analysis, robust data and where relevant, customer feedback.

Put simply, we scrutinise the products on your list – plus some you may not have heard of yet – so you don’t have to. And because we don’t play favourites, you can be confident our ratings and awards reflect real value. 

Our mission is simple: we make comparing the products that matter most to Australian households easier, clearer and more empowering, so you can cut through marketing claims,  narrow your options and choose the right product for you with greater confidence. 

We also recognise everyone is looking for products and services through a different lens – whether that be lowest fees, premium features or top customer service. We have a range of awards that cater to this, as well as the ratings you can see on our comparison tables. 

Our team of journalists, spokespeople and expert researchers also work tirelessly to bring you educational articles, videos, tips and tools to help you start and finish your money saving journey with Canstar.

Information updated as at May, 2026.