TV comparison: iWay vs Salt
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | iWay | Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 2 of 6 | ahead in 2 of 6 |
| Internet | not required | included |
| Channels | 275 | 300 |
| Replay | – | – |
| Devices at once | 5 | 1 |
| Cloud recordings | No | 500 h of recordings |
| Retention | – | No expiry |
| Ad-free replay | No | No |
| Free trial | 30 days | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 17.08 | CHF 54.11 |
| Monthly price | CHF 15.00 | CHF 49.95 |
| Year 1 | CHF 230.00 | CHF 699.30 |
| Year 2 | CHF 180.00 | CHF 599.40 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 50.00 | CHF 99.90 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 93 | 44 |
| 4.3 / 5 · 769 | – | |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 / 5 · 72 | 1.2 / 5 · 5'543 |
Verdict
iWay comes out ahead
- Overall score 81 to 72
- ahead in 3 of 4 areas
- CHF 888.70 cheaper over 24 months with iWay
Note: Salt is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
Note: with Salt the internet connection is included in the price.
- Plan Tie 2:2
- Costs iWay ahead
- Terms iWay ahead 2:0
- 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
iWay CHF 410.00 Salt CHF 1'298.70iWay vs. Salt – monthly price comparison
TV Classic 2.0 from iWay (275 channels) costs CHF 15.00 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 17.08. Salt Home (TV inkl.) from Salt (300 channels) comes to CHF 49.95, on average CHF 54.11. On average, iWay is therefore CHF 37.03 per month cheaper than Salt.
Costs over the full minimum term
iWay: 12-month term, total cost CHF 230.00. Salt: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'298.70. Activation, router rental, vouchers and price changes after promotions are included.
Cost comparison over 24 months
On a common basis of 24 months, iWay costs CHF 410.00 in total and Salt CHF 1'298.70. iWay is CHF 888.70 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
TV Classic 2.0 from iWay offers 275 channels and no replay. Salt Home (TV inkl.) from Salt has 300 channels and no replay, plus cloud recordings. With Salt, internet is included in the price.
Contract term and flexibility
iWay: 12-month term. Salt: 24-month term.
One-off fees
With iWay: activation CHF 50.00. With Salt: activation CHF 99.90.
Customer satisfaction: iWay vs. Salt
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, iWay is ahead. iWay is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
iWay stands out on price, flexibility, satisfaction. Salt stands out on channel choice. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) iWay reaches 81 and Salt 72 out of 100 points.