eSIM providers compared
Every SimScout country guide compares at least two providers side by side. Here’s what you need to know about each one.
Airalo — the marketplace leader
The world’s largest eSIM marketplace with 10+ million users across 190+ countries. Airalo offers the widest selection of plans — from 1 GB weekend plans to 20 GB monthly plans and unlimited options in many countries.
- Pricing: from $4.00 per country, plans from 3 to 365 days
- Activation: via the Airalo app (iOS and Android), instant delivery
- Coverage: 190+ countries with local carrier partnerships
- Support: 24/7 in-app chat; refunds for unusable plans
- Our take: The best starting point for most travelers — widest selection, verified pricing, and the app makes installation simple.
Holafly — unlimited data specialist
Holafly focuses on unlimited data plans — no caps, no throttling (within fair-use limits). Ideal for heavy-data travelers who stream video or use their phone as a hotspot.
- Pricing: from $19 for unlimited data, plans from 1 to 90 days
- Activation: QR code delivery via email (no app required on iPhone)
- Coverage: 190+ destinations with unlimited data on most
- Support: 24/7 multilingual chat; refund available if plans don’t work
- Our take: Best for travelers who don’t want to think about data limits. More expensive than Airalo for light users, but the best deal if you use 5+ GB/day.
Saily — long-validity data plans
From the team behind NordVPN, Saily is a data-only eSIM provider with plans spanning 1 GB to 50 GB across 150+ countries. Their standout feature is validity — plans go up to 365 days, far longer than most competitors.
- Pricing: from $5 for 1 GB, up to $55 for 50 GB
- Validity: 7 to 365 days — the longest in the market
- Activation: via the Saily app (iOS and Android), instant delivery
- Coverage: 150+ countries on local partner networks
Nomad — competitive pricing, wide coverage
Nomad eSIM offers competitive pricing across 165+ countries with plans from 1 GB to 20 GB. A strong alternative to Airalo with similar global reach.
- Pricing: competitive with Airalo; plans vary by country
- Coverage: 165+ countries
Ubigi — strong in Europe and Asia
Ubigi is well-established in Europe, Japan, and North America, with eSIM plans for 190+ destinations. They offer both country and regional plans, and provide an API for site integration.
- Pricing: competitive per-country and regional plans
- Coverage: 190+ destinations, particularly strong in Europe and Asia
- API available for site integration
Maya Mobile — worldwide eSIM plans
Maya Mobile offers eSIM data plans with worldwide coverage, targeting travelers, digital nomads, and remote workers.
- Pricing: varies by country and region
- Coverage: worldwide
Roamless — pay-as-you-go global coverage
Roamless offers global eSIM coverage with a flexible pay-as-you-go model — you only pay for the data you use, with no expiration on credit.
- Coverage: global, pay-as-you-go model
- Standout: credit never expires; top up as needed
How we pick providers
We only list providers we have personally verified. Every pricing table on a country page states the date the prices were checked. We don’t accept payment for placement — our picks come from the data, not from who pays us. Some links are affiliate links (we earn a small commission at no cost to you), and we disclose this on every page.