Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 67 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $20/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (10 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Xfinity and Ziply Fiber compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fiber | Fiber, DSL |
| Fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 300 Mbps | 10 Gbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $30/mo | $20/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $60/mo | $20/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | On some plans | No |
| Data caps | On some plans | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Up to $15/mo | Included |
| States served | 40 | 4 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 67/100 | 81/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Xfinity
CableFiberOut of date — checked Sep 11, 2026- Connect150 Mbps · $30/mo · real $60
- Fast500 Mbps · $55/mo · real $85
- Superfast800 Mbps · $65/mo · real $80
- Gigabit1.1 Gbps · $75/mo · real $90
- Gigabit X22 Gbps · $95/mo · real $95
Ziply Fiber
FiberDSLNot yet checked- Fiber 100100 Mbps · $20/mo · real $20
- Fiber 300300 Mbps · $40/mo · real $40
- Fiber Gig1 Gbps · $60/mo · real $60
- Fiber 2 Gig2 Gbps · $80/mo · real $80
- Fiber 10 Gig10 Gbps · $300/mo · real $300
Honest assessment
Where each one wins
Xfinity
- Available in 40 states
- Multi-gig tiers in most markets
- No contract on most plans
- Price rises after 12–24 months
- Slow upload on non-fiber tiers
- 1.2 TB data cap in many regions
Ziply Fiber
- $20 for 100 Mbps symmetrical
- 10 Gig available to homes
- No contracts or data caps
- Four states only
- Legacy DSL in unconverted areas
- Install scheduling can slip
Head to head
Cities where Xfinity and Ziply Fiber compete
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Questions
Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber, answered
Is Xfinity or Ziply Fiber better?
Ziply Fiber ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 67 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $20/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (10 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Xfinity or Ziply Fiber?
Ziply Fiber has the lower real cost: $20 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $60 for Xfinity. The advertised entry prices are $30 for Xfinity and $20 for Ziply Fiber.
Which is faster, Xfinity or Ziply Fiber?
Ziply Fiber sells the faster top plan, at 10 Gbps down and 10 Gbps up. Xfinity tops out at 2 Gbps down and 300 Mbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Xfinity and Ziply Fiber?
We have both on record in 6 markets, including Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Vancouver, WA; Portland, OR; Eugene, OR. Availability still varies street by street.
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