Holafly
Heavy data users and digital nomads who stream, video call, or work remotely and refuse to monitor usage
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Holafly
Heavy data users and digital nomads who stream, video call, or work remotely and refuse to monitor usage
Holafly is the go-to choice for travelers who want unlimited data without tracking gigabytes. The unlimited plans are genuinely unique in the market, and the app experience is polished. However, premium pricing and reported throttling after moderate daily use undermine the "unlimited" promise. Best for heavy users on trips of a week or more.
Strengths
- True unlimited data plans across all destinations — the only major provider with no data caps
- Excellent app (4.7 stars) with fast QR code setup and hotspot/tethering support
- 24/7 multilingual customer support via live chat and email
- Strong regional plans for multi-country trips within continents
Limitations
- Premium pricing ($5.90/day minimum) that only becomes cost-effective on longer stays
- Reports of throttling after 3-5GB daily usage despite "unlimited" branding
- Data-only service with no calls or SMS; no plan extension options once purchased
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
