Airalo vs Holafly: which eSIM should you choose?

Pricing model: per GB vs. per day

Airalo sells data plans in fixed GB amounts, with pricing that varies by country. Holafly charges a fixed amount per day (roughly $3 to $7), with unlimited data during that period. For longer trips with heavy data use, Holafly is often more cost-effective or practical, while Airalo tends to stay cheaper for limited use, including on a longer trip with light data needs.

Coverage

Both providers offer eSIMs for more than 200 destinations. Airalo has been on the market longer, while Holafly is best known for its unlimited data plans across many popular travel destinations.

What users say

As of writing, Holafly has a higher Trustpilot score and significantly more reviews than Airalo: Holafly scores 4.6 to 4.7 out of 5 based on more than 100,000 reviews, Airalo between 3 and 3.9 out of 5 based on over 1,400 reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for two weeks?

That depends on your data use: for light use, a GB plan from Airalo is often cheaper, for intensive daily use (lots of streaming, navigation, work) Holafly's fixed daily price can work out better. Compare for your specific destination and usage.

Can I use my hotspot?

With Holafly, yes, typically with a daily limit of 500MB to 1GB on standard single-country plans. Check this per provider and destination, since it varies by plan.

Conclusion: when to choose which?

• Short trip with limited data use: Airalo is likely cheaper
• Longer trip with heavy data use (work, navigation, streaming): Holafly's unlimited plans offer more peace of mind
• Data use that varies a lot day to day: Airalo offers more choice in data plans, letting you pick one that matches your expected usage