At a glance
| OpenView | Skyworth | |
|---|---|---|
| About | The subscription-free satellite alternative — you buy the decoder and dish once and pay nothing monthly. | A budget-friendly range widely sold locally — practical for guest rooms, staff areas and back-of-house screens. |
| Origin | South Africa | China |
| Popular lines | OpenView HD decoder, OpenView-ready 60cm dish kits | Smart 4K UHD range, HD-ready entry models |
Where OpenView wins
- No monthly subscription at all
- Uses the same dish sizes and installation skills as DStv
- A genuinely low-cost option for a second property
- Free-to-air channel line-up keeps growing
Where Skyworth wins
- Low cost per screen for multi-room projects
- Simple, predictable menus for guest-facing rooms
- Light panels are easy to mount on drywall
Which should you choose?
Honestly: it depends on your property, how many rooms you need and your budget — the right answer for a single-lounge household is different from a four-room home or a guesthouse. We install both OpenView and Skyworth, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.