Roamless
Frequent travelers who want a single permanent eSIM with non-expiring pay-as-you-go credits
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Making Your Decision
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)
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
