With dozens of travel eSIM providers now competing for your money, which one should you actually buy? We’ve tested the major players on coverage, price, speed and how painless they are to set up. Here’s how they compare — and our top pick for most travellers.
How we test eSIM providers
We buy the plans ourselves and use them on real trips. Every provider is judged on five things: real-world coverage (which local networks it uses), price per GB, actual data speed, how easy the app and activation are, and the quality of customer support when something goes wrong.
Our top pick: Saily
Saily is our best all-round travel eSIM. It offers competitively priced plans in 190+ countries, connects to strong local partner networks, and has one of the cleanest apps we’ve used. It’s built by the team behind NordVPN, so security and privacy are baked in — a real plus on public Wi-Fi and unfamiliar networks. For most travellers, to most destinations, Saily is the one to get.
Strong alternatives
- Airalo — the widest country catalogue and a very easy app; great for one-off short trips.
- Holafly — unlimited-data plans for popular destinations, if you stream or tether a lot.
- Nomad — flexible regional plans and frequent promotions.
- Jetpac — budget-friendly data with occasional traveller perks.
Find the best plan for your destination
Prices and the best provider can vary by country. Pick your destination from the menu above, or start with our guides on what an eSIM is and how to install one.
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