The facts, straight from each service's website. As of 22.10.2026.
 Genossenschaftsatlas | Genossenschafts Radar | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A complete search platform, not just an alert: every flat with filters and map, directory of all cooperatives, waiting lists, new-build projects, application dossier and application tracker. The alert is included. | e-mail alert, list of listings, application dossier as PDF |
| Price | CHF 4.95 / month or CHF 49.50 / year | CHF 3.90 / month for 4 months, then 6.90; or CHF 39 in the first year, then 69; 7 days free |
| Free | 1 flat in full · 1 cooperative in full | free account: one matching flat per day by e-mail |
| Area | all of Switzerland | canton of Zurich |
| Cooperatives | 1'824 cooperatives (2'326 housing providers) | 105 or "over 160", depending on the page |
| Vacant flats & waitlists | 113 flats · 97 waitlists open | 145 listings in 30 days · 18 waitlists open |
| Alert | Hourly by e-mail, instant alert for CHF 2.50 / month | "within minutes" by e-mail (Premium) |
| Waitlists | ✓ Status & alert when one opens | list of open waitlists with validity period |
| TWINT | ✓ | ✓ |
Data as of 22.10.2026, taken from the providers' websites. Text in quotation marks is what the providers state (translated from German). "n/a" means: not stated there. Our figures are live. Spotted a mistake? Write to us at hallo@genossenschaftsatlas.ch.
A strong focus on the canton of Zurich, with the City of Zurich's municipal flats and an application dossier as PDF.
If you only search in the Zurich area, Genossenschafts Radar is an option. If you want all of Switzerland, every waitlist and new builds in one place, Genossenschaftsatlas is the right choice.
Basis for CHF 4.95 / month: all flats with application link, e-mail alert and waitlist status. Cancel monthly.
According to the Genossenschafts Radar website (as of 22.10.2026): CHF 3.90 / month for 4 months, then 6.90; or CHF 39 in the first year, then 69; 7 days free. Genossenschaftsatlas costs CHF 4.95 / month, cancel monthly.
According to the Genossenschafts Radar website: canton of Zurich. Genossenschaftsatlas covers all of Switzerland, with 1'824 cooperatives.
Yes. Get Basis, pick your place, set up the alert: it takes about 2 minutes. Basis can be cancelled monthly.
✓ Commercial register check (Zefix, Oktober 2026): of the 2'320 active cooperatives with a housing purpose, 2'184 (94 %) are linked to the directory by UID. The directory also includes non-profit foundations, associations and companies. Methodology
Checked on 22.10.2026.
