Reviews

Provider reviews, scored on our criteria

Each score below is a FinderESIM editorial rating (0–5) based on our own review of public plan catalogues — coverage, price per GB, ease of installation, support and plan flexibility. They are opinions, not user-generated averages.

Airalo

United States / Singapore · founded 2019

4.6

The largest global eSIM storefront, with local and regional plans for nearly every country.

Best for: First-time eSIM users and travellers who want one familiar app worldwide

Pros

Very broad country and regional coverage
Easy, well-reviewed app with instant installation
Frequent promotional discounts and free data bundles

Cons

Prices per GB are rarely the cheapest in the market
Data-only plans on many destinations (no local number)
Support is chat-first and can be slow at peak times

Coverage: 200+ countries and regions

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Nomad

Singapore · founded 2019

4.4

Budget-friendly pay-as-you-go data with strong Asia coverage and multi-country plans.

Best for: Value hunters and frequent Asia travellers who want cheap per-GB rates

Pros

Consistently competitive per-GB pricing
Regional plans cover many Asian destinations in one purchase
Simple top-up flow and usable app

Cons

Smaller brand with a thinner support team
Fewer “unlimited” options than some rivals
Network choice varies by country

Coverage: 190+ countries and regions

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Holafly

Spain · founded 2018

4.3

Unlimited-data eSIM specialist with simple, all-you-can-use plans for travellers.

Best for: Heavy data users who want unlimited plans and simple pricing

Pros

True unlimited-data options on many routes
Simple plan structure — easy to understand
24/7 human chat support

Cons

Unlimited plans cost more than metered rivals
Fair-use speed limits apply after large daily usage
Fewer budget short-trip options

Coverage: 160+ countries and regions

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Ubigi

France · founded 2016

4.5

Reliable operator-backed eSIM with strong Japan, Europe and USA networks and 5G support.

Best for: Travellers who want operator-grade reliability and 5G where available

Pros

Backed by an established telecom group (Transatel/NTT)
Excellent 5G performance in Japan and Europe
Transparent data counters in the app

Cons

App and site are less flashy than competitors
Regional bundles less generous than some rivals
Support mostly via ticket system

Coverage: 190+ countries and regions

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Saily

Lithuania · founded 2023

4.2

NordVPN’s simple travel eSIM: a clean app, global coverage and straightforward plans.

Best for: Privacy-minded travellers already in the Nord ecosystem

Pros

Very clean, beginner-friendly app
Backed by a large, established security brand
Simple global and regional plan structure

Cons

Newer provider with a shorter track record
Plan catalogue is smaller than Airalo or Nomad
No unlimited-data options yet

Coverage: 160+ countries and regions

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How we choose

Every recommendation on FinderESIM is an editorial judgment from our own review of public plan catalogues — never paid placement. We score providers and plans on five criteria:

Price per GB — we compare sample plans at the same data size so the numbers are apples-to-apples.
Coverage and networks — which local carriers each plan actually rides on, and how that affects you.
Ease of installation — app quality, QR/install-link flows and documentation.
Support — availability and responsiveness of human help when something goes wrong.
Plan flexibility — top-ups, regional bundles, unlimited options and fair-use policies.

Prices on this site are example figures, clearly labeled as sample data — not live quotes. Confirm the final price on the provider’s website before buying. We disclose our affiliate relationship wherever prices appear.

A note on our scores

FinderESIM editorial scores are our own assessment of each provider’s public offering — they are not compiled from customer reviews, and we do not publish user counts, award claims or testimonials we cannot verify.

Prices referenced anywhere on this site are sample figures, not live quotes — verify the final price on the provider’s website before buying.