Saily vs Airalo: which eSIM should you choose?
Saily is the new eSIM service from the team behind NordVPN, Airalo is one of the most established names in the market. Both charge per plan rather than unlimited data, but differ in extras and reputation.
Pricing model
Both providers work with fixed plans instead of unlimited data. Saily also offers a premium Ultra subscription for frequent travelers that lets you use one data allowance across multiple countries (as of writing across 121+ destinations, with slower rather than cut-off data once the allowance runs out), check current terms since plan details can change. Airalo offers single-country, regional and global plans, but no comparable ongoing monthly subscription like Saily's Ultra.
Extras
Saily offers (separately purchasable, on top of your data plan) a US phone number for calls, texts and verification with banking and payment apps among others, something Airalo doesn't offer. Airalo has been on the eSIM market longer and has a longer track record as a result.
What users say
As of writing, Saily has a higher Trustpilot score than Airalo (around 4.7 out of 5 versus 3 to 3.9 out of 5), while Airalo has been on the market longer. Saily's 13,000 to 25,000 reviews are fewer than the biggest players, but still substantially more than Airalo's 1,400+.
Conclusion: when to choose which?
- Frequent traveler visiting multiple countries: Saily's Ultra subscription is more efficient than separate Airalo plans per country
- Want a US number on top: Saily
- Value a long-established brand: Airalo has more of a track record
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