TV comparison: Init7 vs Zattoo
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Init7 | Zattoo |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 1 of 7 | |
| Internet | Internet plan required | not required |
| Channels | 378 | 378 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud recordings | 1'000 recordings | 1'000 recordings |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | 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 14.00 |
| Monthly price | CHF 9.25 | CHF 14.00 |
| Year 1 | CHF 188.00 | CHF 168.00 |
| Year 2 | CHF 111.00 | CHF 168.00 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | No minimum term |
| Activation | CHF 77.00 | CHF 0.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | Tie | Tie |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 86 | 86 |
| 4.6 / 5 · 772 | 2.6 / 5 · 17 | |
| Trustpilot | 2.7 / 5 · 76 | 4.3 / 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 336.00Init7 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.