Flexiroam
Group travelers who want to share data without hotspot battery drain, especially in Asia-Pacific destinations
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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 Flexiroam
Group travelers who want to share data without hotspot battery drain, especially in Asia-Pacific destinations
Flexiroam is a veteran Malaysian-founded provider with the unique FlexiShare data-sharing feature that lets travel companions share data via the app — no other eSIM provider offers this. Smart data management features like rollover and auto-stacking add convenience. However, mid-to-premium pricing and inconsistent connectivity in some regions prevent it from standing out in an increasingly competitive market.
Strengths
- FlexiShare data-sharing lets travel companions share data without battery-draining hotspot tethering (unique)
- Extensive carrier network with 520+ operators across 200+ countries
- Smart data management features: Flexi Roll (rollover), Flexi Stack (auto plan switching), Flexi Start (delayed activation)
- Website available in 50+ languages with pricing displayed in 7 currencies
Limitations
- Mid-to-premium pricing that is more expensive than Airalo and Saily for solo travelers
- Inconsistent user experience with patchy connectivity reported in some European cities
- Unlimited plans throttled after 3GB daily usage; partner networks not disclosed on plan pages
