TV comparison: Init7 vs Yallo
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
yallo TV
| Criterion | Init7 | Yallo |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 1 of 7 | ahead in 3 of 7 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | not required |
| Channels | 378 | 300 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 2 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | 1'000 recordings | 1'000 recordings |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | No expiry |
| Ad-free replay | No | +CHF 7.95 |
| Free trial | – | – |
| Costs | Tie | Tie |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 12.46 | CHF 12.90 |
| Monthly price | CHF 9.25 | CHF 12.90 |
| Year 1 | CHF 188.00 | CHF 154.80 |
| Year 2 | CHF 111.00 | CHF 154.80 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 1-month term |
| Activation | CHF 77.00 | CHF 0.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 86 | 46 |
| 4.6 / 5 · 772 | 1.5 / 5 · 384 | |
| Trustpilot | 2.7 / 5 · 76 | 1.2 / 5 · 3'286 |
Verdict
Init7 comes out ahead
- Overall score 90 to 78
- Yallo ahead in 2 of 4 areas
- practically the same price over 24 months
Note: Init7 is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Yallo ahead 3:1
- Costs Tie
- Terms Yallo ahead 2:0
- Satisfaction Init7 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 Yallo CHF 309.60Init7 vs. Yallo – 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. yallo TV from Yallo (300 channels) comes to CHF 12.90, on average CHF 12.90.
Costs over the full minimum term
Init7: 12-month term, total cost CHF 188.00. Yallo: 1-month term, total cost CHF 154.80. 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 Yallo CHF 309.60. Over this period both are practically level.
Channels, replay and recordings
Zattoo Premium by Init7 from Init7 offers 378 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. yallo TV from Yallo has 300 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Init7 is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Init7: 12-month term. Yallo: 1-month term.
One-off fees
With Init7: activation CHF 77.00. With Yallo: no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: Init7 vs. Yallo
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, Init7 is ahead. Init7 is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Init7 stands out on channel choice, satisfaction. Yallo stands out on flexibility. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Init7 reaches 90 and Yallo 78 out of 100 points.