lesfurets.com

February 7, 2026

What LesFurets.com is and why people use it

LesFurets.com is a French comparison platform focused on “big monthly bills” categories: insurance first, then banking/credit products, and also energy and internet-box offers. The core idea is simple: instead of visiting insurer sites one by one, you fill out a single questionnaire and the site shows multiple offers side by side, with tools to switch between a price-first view and a more detailed guarantees view.

In practice, LesFurets is most commonly associated with motor insurance (car and motorcycle), home insurance, health top-up (mutuelle), borrower insurance (assurance emprunteur), and other niche covers (for example travel or phone insurance). On the same platform you’ll also see comparison paths for consumer credit, mortgage-related topics, banking fees/accounts, and utilities like electricity/gas and internet plans.

People use it for three reasons that come up again and again:

  1. it’s quicker than doing manual quotes everywhere,
  2. it makes it easier to see what you get for the price, not just the price,
  3. it’s a way to pressure-test your current contract at renewal time without committing. The platform positions itself as free and “without obligation,” meaning comparison does not force a purchase.

A quick look at the company behind the site

The “Lesfurets” entity dates back to 2005 as a company creation date, with the LesFurets.com site launch noted in 2012 in public references.

Ownership also matters because comparison sites often sit inside larger groups. LesFurets is associated with the UK comparison business ecosystem: Compare the Market’s “our story” page describes the acquisition of the French comparison business LesFurets.com (originally called Courtanet) as part of BGL’s expansion into Europe.

None of this changes how you use the site day-to-day, but it helps explain why LesFurets looks and behaves like other big comparison platforms: heavy use of structured forms, standardized product categories, and a business model that typically relies on partner relationships rather than charging the consumer directly.

How the comparison actually works on the page

LesFurets describes a flow that’s pretty standard for online comparison, but a few details are worth knowing before you rely on the results.

You start with a questionnaire. The inputs depend on the product: for car insurance it’s vehicle details, driver history, usage, and coverage preferences; for home insurance it’s property type, size, location, and protection options; for health it’s profile and desired reimbursement levels; for borrower insurance it’s loan and borrower profile.

Then you get a results page with filtering and two styles of display:

  • a simplified view mainly focused on price
  • a detailed view that adds key guarantees, and when relevant, franchise/deductible information and a summary of main coverage points

LesFurets explicitly recommends checking both views because price-only sorting can hide important differences (deductibles, exclusions, waiting periods, assistance services, and so on).

One more practical detail: the site talks about comparing a large pool of partners. Depending on where you read on the site and third-party pages, you’ll see figures like “more than 50 insurers and 35 banking institutions” and also “more than a hundred insurer partners.” Treat those numbers as directional, not a promise that every major brand is present in every category.

Transparency: rankings, partners, and the FEVAD charter

Comparison sites get criticized for “who pays gets shown first,” so it’s relevant that LesFurets states it is the only French insurance comparator that has signed the FEVAD charter for comparison sites. The charter is presented as a commitment around updating information, transparency of ranking methods, and giving complete information on the services offered.

That doesn’t mean every ranking is “neutral” in the everyday sense, because rankings can be driven by the filters you choose, the product you select (price vs coverage), partner availability in your region, and eligibility rules. What it does mean is: they are publicly committing to explain how ordering works and to keep information current, which is better than a black box.

If you’re using LesFurets for something important—borrower insurance tied to a mortgage, for example—take an extra minute to open the details, check exclusions, and verify what is required to subscribe (documents, medical questionnaire, start date rules). The comparison output is a starting point, not the contract.

Business model: why it’s “free”

LesFurets is commonly described as a comparator and also, in some contexts, as an online insurance broker. In most comparison models, the platform is paid by partners when a user subscribes or when a lead is generated, rather than charging the user directly.

For the user, the advantage is obvious: you compare at zero direct cost. The tradeoff is that the platform can only show offers it can technically quote and has a relationship with, and that the “full market” is rarely fully covered. That’s not unique to LesFurets; it’s basically the rule for all large comparison engines.

So the smart way to use it is: treat it as a strong shortlist generator. If you see a big price gap versus your current contract, you now have enough signal to either switch or renegotiate. If you don’t see a big gap, you at least validated that your current deal is not wildly off-market.

Interpreting “savings” claims without fooling yourself

On some product pages, LesFurets publishes average savings claims—like a statement about saving an average amount per year on car insurance in a given year, at equivalent guarantees. That kind of statement can be useful as a rough expectation setter, but it’s not what will happen to every profile. Your savings depend on bonus-malus, claims history, vehicle value, geography, annual mileage, chosen deductible, and whether you’re comparing truly equivalent coverage.

If you want a clean comparison, do this:

  • match liability level and key guarantees (not just “tiers”)
  • align deductibles/franchises where possible
  • check assistance (0 km vs 50 km towing, replacement car options)
  • check exclusions and waiting periods (more relevant in health/borrower)

It’s boring, but it prevents the most common mistake: thinking you found the same product for cheaper when you actually found a thinner contract.

When LesFurets is a good fit—and when it’s not

LesFurets is strongest when:

  • you already know your basic needs and want speed
  • you’re at renewal time and want leverage
  • you’re dealing with standard risk profiles (typical car, typical home, no unusual underwriting)

It can be less effective when:

  • you have a complex or unusual profile (multiple claims, unique property risks, professional edge cases)
  • you need a niche insurer that doesn’t distribute via comparison channels
  • you want a full advisory process where someone reads your current contract line-by-line and rebuilds it (comparison sites don’t really do that)

The practical compromise is: use the site to get a baseline, then talk to the final insurer/courtier for confirmation of guarantees, required documents, and start date.

Key takeaways

  • LesFurets.com is a French comparison platform covering insurance, finance/credit, and also energy and internet-box offers.
  • The results interface is designed for both price-first and guarantee-first checking; use both views to avoid false “cheap” wins.
  • LesFurets highlights its signature of the FEVAD comparison-sites charter as a transparency commitment.
  • Use it to build a shortlist and validate market pricing, then verify contract details before subscribing.
  • Treat published “average savings” numbers as directional; your outcome depends on profile and equivalent coverage matching.

FAQ

Is LesFurets.com an insurer?

No. It’s primarily a comparison platform (and in some references described as an online insurance broker). It helps you compare offers from partner insurers and other providers rather than underwriting risk itself.

Does LesFurets show every insurer in France?

No comparison site shows the entire market in every product category. LesFurets can only show offers it can quote through its partner network and technical integrations, even if that network is large.

How does LesFurets decide the order of offers?

Ordering is influenced by your filters and the type of view you choose (price vs details), plus eligibility and partner availability. LesFurets also points to its FEVAD charter signature to support transparency around ranking methods.

Is it actually free to use?

For users, comparison is presented as free and without obligation. The platform typically earns revenue via relationships with providers rather than charging you at checkout.

What should I double-check before buying an offer I found there?

Guarantees, deductibles/franchises, exclusions, assistance levels, start date conditions, and any required documents. If it’s borrower insurance or health coverage, also check waiting periods and any medical or underwriting steps.