Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Airalo
Budget travelers on short trips who want the widest plan selection and per-GB value across 200+ countries
Airalo is the Amazon of travel eSIMs — the largest marketplace with unmatched plan variety across 200+ countries. Its per-GB pricing is hard to beat for light-to-moderate data users, and the Discover+ plan uniquely adds calls and SMS. The lack of unlimited data and inconsistent customer support keep it from perfection, but for flexibility and value, Airalo remains the market leader.
Strengths
- Largest eSIM marketplace with 200+ countries and massive plan variety (local, regional, global)
- Affordable pricing starting at ~$3.50/1GB with the cheapest per-GB rates for small data packs
- Intuitive app with loyalty rewards program (Airmoney) and easy setup process
- Global Discover+ plan uniquely supports calls and SMS alongside data
Limitations
- No unlimited data plans — data cuts off abruptly when depleted
- Customer support over-reliant on AI chatbots with a stingy refund policy (Trustpilot 3.7/5)
- Initial connectivity can take up to 30 minutes in new destinations
When to Choose aloSIM
Travelers who need a phone number for calls and SMS alongside data, especially for Europe-focused trips
aloSIM differentiates itself with a free phone number included on most plans via its Hushed sister app — a unique perk that no other eSIM provider offers. The app is straightforward and the 5% cashback is a nice touch. However, the lack of a global plan and inconsistent support limit its appeal for serious world travelers.
Strengths
- Free international phone number included with most data packages via Hushed partnership (unique)
- Very user-friendly app with clear step-by-step purchase and installation process
- Hotspot support across all plans plus 5% cashback credit on every purchase
- 11 regional packages covering multiple destinations under one eSIM profile
Limitations
- No global eSIM package — multi-region travel requires buying separate plans
- Customer support bot frequently misreads questions; human support can be inconsistent
- Inconsistent speeds in Eastern Europe and limited Africa/Middle East coverage
