How Much Money Can You Save Using Visible vs Verizon? A Real Cost Comparison
If you're a Verizon customer looking at your monthly bill and wincing, you're not alone. While Verizon offers arguably the best network coverage in the US, their postpaid plans can be pricey.
Enter Visible, a prepaid carrier owned by Verizon that runs on the exact same network. The promise? Unlimited data for as little as $25/month. But is it too good to be true? And exactly how much can you save?
We crunched the numbers for 2025 to give you a real-world cost comparison.
The Plans Compared
To make this a fair fight, we're comparing the entry-level unlimited plans and the premium unlimited plans from both carriers.
Entry-Level Unlimited
| Feature | Visible Base Plan | Verizon Unlimited Welcome |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (1 Line) | $25 (taxes included) | $65 + taxes/fees |
| Data | Unlimited (deprioritized) | Unlimited (deprioritized) |
| Hotspot | Unlimited (5Mbps) | None included |
| Network | Verizon 5G/4G LTE | Verizon 5G/4G LTE |
The Verdict: For a single line, Visible saves you at least $40 per month, or $480 per year. And that's before you add taxes and fees to the Verizon bill, which can add another $5-$10/month. Plus, Visible includes hotspot data, while Verizon's entry plan does not.
Premium Unlimited
| Feature | Visible+ Pro Plan | Verizon Unlimited Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (1 Line) | $45 (taxes included) | $80 + taxes/fees |
| Premium Data | Unlimited Priority Data | Unlimited Priority Data |
| Ultra Wideband | Included | Included |
| Hotspot | Unlimited (15Mbps) | 30GB High-Speed |
The Verdict: For premium users, Visible+ Pro saves you $35 per month, or $420 per year. Both plans now offer truly unlimited priority data on Verizon's Ultra Wideband network, so you're getting the same core experience for nearly half the price. Visible also introduces a middle-tier Visible+ ($35/mo) plan with unlimited priority data (formerly 50GB) if you want to save even more.
Family Plan Economics
This is where things get interesting. Verizon offers significant discounts for multiple lines, while Visible charges a flat rate per line (though you can manage them together).
Cost for 4 Lines:
- Visible Base: $25 x 4 = $100/month
- Verizon Unlimited Welcome: $30/line (with AutoPay) = $120/month + taxes/fees
Even with Verizon's multi-line discounts, Visible is still cheaper by at least $20/month (plus taxes). However, the gap narrows significantly. If you value perks like free Disney+ or Apple Music (often included or discounted with Verizon), the postpaid plan might start to look more attractive for families.
Hidden Costs & Savings
Taxes and Fees
- Visible: $0. What you see is what you pay.
- Verizon: Can add 10-20% to your bill depending on your state.
Perks
- Visible: None really, other than the low price.
- Verizon: Optional perks for $10/mo (Disney bundle, Walmart+, etc.). If you already pay for these, bundling them with Verizon can save you money.
Conclusion: Is Switching Worth It?
Yes, switch to Visible if:
- You have 1 or 2 lines (the savings are massive).
- You want a predictable bill with no surprise fees.
- You don't care about "perks" or bundles.
Stick with Verizon if:
- You have a family of 4+ and want premium priority data for everyone.
- You utilize their device financing deals (often "free" phones with trade-in).
- You want the absolute highest priority data speeds 24/7.
For most people, switching to Visible is the easiest way to keep the Verizon coverage you love while putting $400+ back in your pocket every year.
