TV comparison: Swisscom vs Zattoo
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Swisscom | Zattoo |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 2 of 6 | ahead in 2 of 6 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | not required |
| Channels | 290 | 378 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 5 | 2 |
| Cloud recordings | 250 h of recordings | 1'000 recordings |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | Kept for 2 years |
| Ad-free replay | +CHF 8.90 | No |
| Free trial | – | 30 days |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 29.06 | CHF 14.00 |
| Monthly price | CHF 24.90 | CHF 14.00 |
| Year 1 | CHF 398.70 | CHF 168.00 |
| Year 2 | CHF 298.80 | CHF 168.00 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 24-month term | No minimum term |
| Activation | CHF 99.90 | CHF 0.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 51 | 86 |
| – | 2.6 / 5 · 17 | |
| Trustpilot | 1.6 / 5 · 2'392 | 4.3 / 5 · 1'822 |
Verdict
Zattoo comes out ahead
- Overall score 92 to 70
- ahead in 3 of 4 areas
- CHF 361.50 cheaper over 24 months with Zattoo
Note: Swisscom is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Tie 2:2
- Costs Zattoo ahead
- Terms Zattoo ahead 2:0
- Satisfaction Zattoo 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
Swisscom CHF 697.50 Zattoo CHF 336.00Swisscom vs. Zattoo – monthly price comparison
blue TV M from Swisscom (290 channels) costs CHF 24.90 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 29.06. Premium from Zattoo (378 channels) comes to CHF 14.00, on average CHF 14.00. On average, Zattoo is therefore CHF 15.06 per month cheaper than Swisscom.
Costs over the full minimum term
Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 697.50. 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, Swisscom costs CHF 697.50 in total and Zattoo CHF 336.00. Zattoo is CHF 361.50 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
blue TV M from Swisscom offers 290 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Premium from Zattoo has 378 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Swisscom is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Swisscom: 24-month term. Zattoo: No minimum term.
One-off fees
With Swisscom: activation CHF 99.90. With Zattoo: no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: Swisscom vs. Zattoo
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, Zattoo is ahead. Zattoo is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Zattoo stands out on price, channel choice, flexibility, satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Swisscom reaches 70 and Zattoo 92 out of 100 points.