Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Saily
Privacy-conscious travelers who want built-in VPN-like security features alongside competitive eSIM pricing
Backed by Nord Security (the NordVPN makers), Saily combines budget-friendly pricing with built-in privacy tools and a polished app experience. The security features are genuinely unique — no other eSIM provider offers ad blocking and web protection. Traffic routing through Romania can introduce latency, but for most travelers, Saily is the strongest newcomer in the market.
Strengths
- Built-in security features (Virtual Location, ad blocker, web protection) unique among eSIM providers
- Budget-friendly pricing starting at $1.79/1GB — competitive with or cheaper than Airalo
- Excellent Trustpilot rating (4.7/5) backed by NordVPN's brand credibility and infrastructure
- Saily Ultra subscription ($60/mo) bundles unlimited data, NordVPN, and airport lounge access
Limitations
- Traffic routed through Romania can cause higher latency for video calls and banking apps
- App-only installation with no QR code or manual entry option
- Newer to the market (launched 2024) with less coverage depth in remote areas
When to Choose Nomad
Short-trip travelers who want simple, reliable data with a loyalty program for repeat use
Nomad is a reliable, no-frills eSIM provider that balances decent coverage across 200+ destinations with a simple interface and loyalty rewards. It won't blow you away with features, but it does the basics well. Best suited for travelers who want straightforward data plans without unnecessary complexity.
Strengths
- Easy one-tap install with QR code and manual options plus a clean, intuitive interface
- Loyalty points program rewards repeat customers with discounts on future plans
- Good top-up capability prevents mid-trip data depletion with easy in-app purchases
- Regional and global plan bundles work well for multi-country travelers
Limitations
- Data-only with no hotspot support and no voice or SMS capabilities
- Throttling on unlimited plans kicks in after just 1-2GB daily usage
- Inconsistent coverage reported in certain areas including parts of Vietnam and rural Florida
