TV comparison: Salt vs Swisscom
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Salt | Swisscom |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 3 of 7 | ahead in 3 of 7 |
| Internet | included | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 300 | 290 |
| Replay | – | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 1 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | 500 h of recordings | 250 h of recordings |
| Retention | No expiry | Kept for 2 years |
| Ad-free replay | No | +CHF 8.90 |
| Free trial | – | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 54.11 | CHF 29.06 |
| Monthly price | CHF 49.95 | CHF 24.90 |
| Year 1 | CHF 699.30 | CHF 398.70 |
| Year 2 | CHF 599.40 | CHF 298.80 |
| Terms | Tie | Tie |
| Minimum term | 24-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 99.90 | CHF 99.90 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 44 | 51 |
| Trustpilot | 1.2 / 5 · 5'543 | 1.6 / 5 · 2'392 |
Verdict
Both are practically level
- Overall score 72 to 70
- Swisscom ahead in 2 of 4 areas
- CHF 601.20 cheaper over 24 months with Swisscom
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.
Note: Swisscom is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Tie 3:3
- Costs Swisscom ahead
- Terms Tie
- Satisfaction Swisscom 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
Salt CHF 1'298.70 Swisscom CHF 697.50Salt vs. Swisscom – monthly price comparison
Salt Home (TV inkl.) from Salt (300 channels) costs CHF 49.95 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 54.11. blue TV M from Swisscom (290 channels) comes to CHF 24.90, on average CHF 29.06. On average, Swisscom is therefore CHF 25.05 per month cheaper than Salt.
Costs over the full minimum term
Salt: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'298.70. Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 697.50. Activation, router rental, vouchers and price changes after promotions are included.
Cost comparison over 24 months
On a common basis of 24 months, Salt costs CHF 1'298.70 in total and Swisscom CHF 697.50. Swisscom is CHF 601.20 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
Salt Home (TV inkl.) from Salt offers 300 channels and no replay, plus cloud recordings. blue TV M from Swisscom has 290 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. With Salt, internet is included in the price. Swisscom is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Salt: 24-month term. Swisscom: 24-month term.
One-off fees
With Salt: activation CHF 99.90. With Swisscom: activation CHF 99.90.
Customer satisfaction: Salt vs. Swisscom
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, Swisscom is ahead.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Salt stands out on channel choice. Swisscom stands out on price, satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Salt reaches 72 and Swisscom 70 out of 100 points.