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 Roamless
Frequent travelers who want a single permanent eSIM with non-expiring pay-as-you-go credits
Roamless is a promising newcomer with a single global eSIM and dual pay-as-you-go/fixed pricing that suits irregular travelers perfectly — credits never expire. Its network speeds rank second among all tested providers. The lack of unlimited data and email-only support are drawbacks, but for frequent travelers who want one eSIM that just works everywhere, Roamless delivers.
Strengths
- Single global eSIM installed once and used across all 208 countries without reinstalling
- Dual pricing model: RoamlessFlex (pay-as-you-go, credits never expire) and RoamlessFix (fixed plans)
- Second-fastest eSIM overall in independent speed testing across 22 providers
- International calling starting at $0.01/minute with hotspot tethering supported
Limitations
- No unlimited data plans available for heavy data users
- No live chat support — email-only customer service with slower response times
- Cannot receive incoming calls; SMS not yet supported (planned for 2026)
