Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Airalo
Budget travelers on short trips who want the widest plan selection and per-GB value across 200+ countries
Airalo is the Amazon of travel eSIMs — the largest marketplace with unmatched plan variety across 200+ countries. Its per-GB pricing is hard to beat for light-to-moderate data users, and the Discover+ plan uniquely adds calls and SMS. The lack of unlimited data and inconsistent customer support keep it from perfection, but for flexibility and value, Airalo remains the market leader.
Strengths
- Largest eSIM marketplace with 200+ countries and massive plan variety (local, regional, global)
- Affordable pricing starting at ~$3.50/1GB with the cheapest per-GB rates for small data packs
- Intuitive app with loyalty rewards program (Airmoney) and easy setup process
- Global Discover+ plan uniquely supports calls and SMS alongside data
Limitations
- No unlimited data plans — data cuts off abruptly when depleted
- Customer support over-reliant on AI chatbots with a stingy refund policy (Trustpilot 3.7/5)
- Initial connectivity can take up to 30 minutes in new destinations
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
