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 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
