aloSIM
Travelers who need a phone number for calls and SMS alongside data, especially for Europe-focused trips
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Yesim
Tech-savvy travelers who want built-in VPN, virtual phone numbers, and flexible pay-as-you-go credits
Yesim is a Swiss-based provider with a polished app and unique features including a built-in VPN (iOS only) and city-specific plans. The pay-as-you-go credit system with no expiry suits irregular travelers well. Premium pricing and slow customer support hold it back from the top tier, but for feature-rich travel eSIM users, Yesim delivers solid value.
Strengths
- Built-in free VPN for iOS users and virtual phone number option for dual-line use
- Beautiful, intuitive app with unique city-specific plans for popular destinations
- Pay-as-you-go "Pay & Fly" credit system with no-expiry balance and strong loyalty program (YCoins)
- Accepts cryptocurrency payments and offers competitive pricing in select destinations
Limitations
- Slow customer support response times compared to competitors
- Premium pricing ranked #26/38 with higher per-GB costs than Airalo in most destinations
- VPN feature only available on iOS; auto-refill enabled by default on YCoin top-ups
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
