TV comparison: Init7 vs iWay
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Init7 | iWay |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 3 of 6 | ahead in 2 of 6 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | not required |
| Channels | 378 | 275 |
| Replay | 7 days | – |
| Devices at once | 2 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | 1'000 recordings | No |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | – |
| Ad-free replay | No | No |
| Free trial | – | 30 days |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 12.46 | CHF 17.08 |
| Monthly price | CHF 9.25 | CHF 15.00 |
| Year 1 | CHF 188.00 | CHF 230.00 |
| Year 2 | CHF 111.00 | CHF 180.00 |
| Terms | ahead in 1 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 12-month term |
| Activation | CHF 77.00 | CHF 50.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 86 | 93 |
| 4.6 / 5 · 772 | 4.3 / 5 · 769 | |
| Trustpilot | 2.7 / 5 · 76 | 4.3 / 5 · 72 |
Verdict
Init7 comes out ahead
- Overall score 90 to 81
- ahead equally often
- CHF 111.00 cheaper over 24 months with Init7
Note: Init7 is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Init7 ahead 3:2
- Costs Init7 ahead
- Terms iWay ahead 1:0
- Satisfaction iWay ahead 1:0
We count the criteria in which a plan is better. A tie counts for neither. For costs, the average price over 24 months decides.
Total 24 months
Init7 CHF 299.00 iWay CHF 410.00Init7 vs. iWay – monthly price comparison
Zattoo Premium by Init7 from Init7 (378 channels) costs CHF 9.25 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 12.46. TV Classic 2.0 from iWay (275 channels) comes to CHF 15.00, on average CHF 17.08. On average, Init7 is therefore CHF 4.62 per month cheaper than iWay.
Costs over the full minimum term
Init7: 12-month term, total cost CHF 188.00. iWay: 12-month term, total cost CHF 230.00. Activation, router rental, vouchers and price changes after promotions are included.
Cost comparison over 24 months
On a common basis of 24 months, Init7 costs CHF 299.00 in total and iWay CHF 410.00. Init7 is CHF 111.00 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
Zattoo Premium by Init7 from Init7 offers 378 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. TV Classic 2.0 from iWay has 275 channels and no replay. Init7 is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Init7: 12-month term. iWay: 12-month term.
One-off fees
With Init7: activation CHF 77.00. With iWay: activation CHF 50.00.
Customer satisfaction: Init7 vs. iWay
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, iWay is ahead. Init7 is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google. iWay is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Init7 stands out on price, channel choice. iWay stands out on satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Init7 reaches 90 and iWay 81 out of 100 points.