Comparison: Salt vs Swisscom

Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.

Salt10 Gbit/s

10 Gbit

Ø per month over 24 months 54.11 CHF/mo Monthly price CHF 49.95 · 24-month term incl. activation CHF 99.90
Swisscom10 Gbit/s
Ø per month over 24 months 70.85 CHF/mo Promo: today CHF 49.90, from mo. 13 CHF 91.80 · 24-month term
  • No activation fee
CriterionSaltSwisscom
PlanTieTie
Speed10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Upload10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Router includedYesYes
Costscheaper over 24 months
Ø per month (24 mo)CHF 54.11CHF 70.85
Monthly priceCHF 49.95CHF 49.90
Year 1CHF 699.30CHF 598.80
Year 2CHF 599.40CHF 1101.60
Termsahead in 1 of 2
Minimum term24-month term24-month term
ActivationCHF 99.90CHF 0.00
PromoNo promo pricethen CHF 91.80 from month 13
Satisfactionahead in 1 of 1
Satisfaction (0–100)4451
Trustpilot1.2 / 5 · 5'5431.6 / 5 · 2'392

Verdict

Salt comes out ahead

  • Overall score 68 to 63
  • Swisscom ahead in 2 of 4 areas
  • CHF 401.70 cheaper over 24 months with Salt
  • Plan Tie
  • Costs Salt ahead
  • Terms Swisscom ahead 1:0
  • 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 1'700.40

Salt vs. Swisscom – monthly price comparison

10 Gbit from Salt (10 Gbit/s) costs CHF 49.95 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 54.11. 10 Gbit from Swisscom (10 Gbit/s) comes to CHF 49.90, on average CHF 70.85. On average, Salt is therefore CHF 16.74 per month cheaper than Swisscom. Swisscom starts with a promotional price of CHF 49.90 – from month 13 the plan costs CHF 91.80.

Costs over the full minimum term

Salt: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'298.70. Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'700.40. 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 1'700.40. Salt is CHF 401.70 cheaper over this period.

Speed comparison

Both offers deliver up to 10 Gbit/s download and 10 Gbit/s upload. Both use Fiber.

Contract term and flexibility

Salt: 24-month term. Swisscom: 24-month term.

Router and setup fees

With Salt: router included, activation CHF 99.90. With Swisscom: router included, no activation fee.

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 price. Swisscom stands out on satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Salt reaches 68 and Swisscom 63 out of 100 points.