Quick Verdict
Both charge $428/yr at a $50k balance. Spirit Super leads on 10-year returns (7.50% vs 7.20%).
Fund Overview
Spirit Super
| Type | Industry |
| Established | 2021 |
| Trustee | Spirit Super Pty Ltd |
| HQ State | TAS |
| Members | 340K |
| Assets (AUM) | $28B |
Vision Super
| Type | Industry |
| Established | 1947 |
| Trustee | Vision Super Pty Ltd |
| HQ State | VIC |
| Members | 90K |
| Assets (AUM) | $14B |
Fee Comparison
| Fee Component | Spirit Super | Vision Super |
|---|
| Admin Fee (flat) | $78 | $78 |
| Admin Fee (%) | 0.14% | 0.16% |
| Investment Fee | 0.50% | 0.48% |
| Indirect Cost Ratio | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Buy/Sell Spread | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Total Annual Fee by Balance
| Balance | Spirit Super | Vision Super |
|---|
| $10,000 | $148 | $148 |
| $25,000 | $253 | $253 |
| $50,000 | $428 | $428 |
| $100,000 | $778 | $778 |
| $250,000 | $1,828 | $1,828 |
| $500,000 | $3,578 | $3,578 |
Performance Comparison
| Period | Spirit Super | Vision Super |
|---|
| 1-Year | 10.80% | 10.50% |
| 3-Year | 7.50% | 7.20% |
| 5-Year | 7.50% | 7.50% |
| 7-Year | 7.80% | 7.50% |
| 10-Year | 7.50% | 7.20% |
| FY2024 | 8.20% | 8.20% |
| FY2023 | 9.50% | 9.20% |
| FY2022 | -2.80% | -3.00% |
| FY2021 | 18.50% | 18.00% |
| FY2020 | -0.50% | -0.50% |
| FY2019 | 7.50% | 7.50% |
| FY2018 | 9.50% | 9.20% |
| FY2017 | 11.50% | 11.20% |
| FY2016 | 3.50% | 3.20% |
| FY2015 | 9.50% | 9.20% |
Insurance Comparison
Spirit Super
| Insurer | TAL Life Limited |
| Death Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| TPD Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| IP Cover | Yes — opt-in |
Vision Super
| Insurer | AIA Australia |
| Death Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| TPD Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| IP Cover | Yes — opt-in |
APRA Heatmap Ratings
Spirit Super
| Fee Rating | Around median |
| Return Rating | Around median |
| Sustainability | Performing |
Vision Super
| Fee Rating | Above median |
| Return Rating | Below median |
| Sustainability | Performing |
Investment Options
Spirit Super
| Total Options | 8 |
| Ethical/ESG Option | No |
| Indexed Option | No |
| Direct Investing | No |
Vision Super
| Total Options | 7 |
| Ethical/ESG Option | No |
| Indexed Option | No |
| Direct Investing | No |
Member Services
Spirit Super
| App Ratings | iOS 4.2 / Android 4.0 |
| Advice | Not specified |
| AFCA Complaints | 3.5 per 10k members |
| Call Centre | Not specified |
Vision Super
| App Ratings | iOS 4.0 / Android 3.8 |
| Advice | Not specified |
| AFCA Complaints | 3.9 per 10k members |
| Call Centre | Not specified |
Verdict
On fees, Vision Super is the more affordable option. At a $50,000 balance, Vision Super costs $428 per year compared to $428 for Spirit Super — a difference of $0 annually. That gap is small enough that it should not be the deciding factor between these two funds.
Looking at long-term performance, Spirit Super holds the edge with a 10-year return of 7.50% versus 7.20% for Vision Super — a gap of 0.30% per annum. While not enormous, that gap adds up over the compounding horizon of a superannuation balance.
On insurance, Spirit Super uses TAL Life Limited while Vision Super is backed by AIA Australia. On member satisfaction, Spirit Super has fewer AFCA complaints at 3.5 per 10,000 members compared to 3.9 for the other.
Spirit Super is best suited for construction workers, public sector workers, while Vision Super targets public sector workers. The two funds also serve different industries: Spirit Super focuses on transport, construction, while Vision Super targets local government, community services. If your employer defaults to one of these funds, that alone may tip the decision.
Important information
The information on SuperFind is general in nature and does not take into account your personal financial situation, needs, or objectives. It is not personal financial advice. Before making any financial decisions about your superannuation, consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. Super fund data including fees and performance returns shown on this site were current as of April 2026 — always verify figures on the fund's website. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Data sourced from APRA, ATO, and individual fund disclosures. SuperFind is a
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