with one or two exceptions they are the same. (Dave is not on Freeview). If you want Freesat you need to buy a Freesat box. For Freeview if you have not got a box you cannot receive HD signals. I only got Freesat because at the time Freeview were not broadcasting HD. I have now got a Youview box which means I can record on both and also get iplayer and itvplayer. ps with the satellite i sometimes lose the signal in inclemement weather. Whatever you decide try Argos or any of the big electricals.