TV comparison: Init7 vs Zattoo

Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.

Init7378 channels
Ø per month over 24 months 12.46 CHF/mo Monthly price CHF 9.25 · 12-month term incl. activation CHF 77.00
4.6 Google
772 reviews
  • Most channels (378)
Zattoo378 channels
Ø per month over 24 months 14.00 CHF/mo No minimum term
4.3 Trustpilot
1'822 reviews
  • Most channels (378)
  • No minimum term
  • No activation fee
CriterionInit7Zattoo
Planahead in 1 of 7
InternetInternet plan requirednot required
Channels378378
Replay7 days7 days
Devices at once22
Cloud recordings1'000 recordings1'000 recordings
RetentionKept for 2 yearsKept for 2 years
Ad-free replayNoNo
Free trial–30 days
Costscheaper over 24 months
Ø per month (24 mo)CHF 12.46CHF 14.00
Monthly priceCHF 9.25CHF 14.00
Year 1CHF 188.00CHF 168.00
Year 2CHF 111.00CHF 168.00
Termsahead in 2 of 2
Minimum term12-month termNo minimum term
ActivationCHF 77.00CHF 0.00
PromoNo promo priceNo promo price
SatisfactionTieTie
Satisfaction (0–100)8686
Google4.6 / 5 · 7722.6 / 5 · 17
Trustpilot2.7 / 5 · 764.3 / 5 · 1'822

Verdict

Both are practically level

  • Overall score 90 to 92
  • Zattoo ahead in 2 of 4 areas
  • CHF 37.00 cheaper over 24 months with Init7

Note: Init7 is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.

  • Plan Zattoo ahead 1:0
  • Costs Init7 ahead
  • Terms Zattoo ahead 2:0
  • Satisfaction Tie

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
Zattoo CHF 336.00

Init7 vs. Zattoo – 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. Premium from Zattoo (378 channels) comes to CHF 14.00, on average CHF 14.00. On average, Init7 is therefore CHF 1.54 per month cheaper than Zattoo.

Costs over the full minimum term

Init7: 12-month term, total cost CHF 188.00. Zattoo: No minimum term, total cost CHF 168.00. 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 Zattoo CHF 336.00. Init7 is CHF 37.00 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. Premium from Zattoo has 378 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. Zattoo: No minimum term.

One-off fees

With Init7: activation CHF 77.00. With Zattoo: no activation fee.

Customer satisfaction: Init7 vs. Zattoo

In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, both are close. Init7 is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google. Zattoo is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?

Init7 stands out on price. Zattoo stands out on flexibility. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Init7 reaches 90 and Zattoo 92 out of 100 points.