At a glance
| OpenView | StarSat | |
|---|---|---|
| About | The subscription-free satellite alternative — you buy the decoder and dish once and pay nothing monthly. | A budget satellite platform on the same Intelsat footprint, with a smaller channel bouquet and lower monthly cost. |
| Origin | South Africa | South Africa |
| Popular lines | OpenView HD decoder, OpenView-ready 60cm dish kits | StarSat HD decoders, StarSat dish kits |
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 StarSat wins
- Cheaper monthly package than the mainstream option
- Strong on sport and international channels for the price
- Installs on standard 80cm/90cm dish hardware
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 StarSat, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.