GigSky
Frequent flyers and cruise travelers who need specialized inflight and maritime connectivity options
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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 GigSky
Frequent flyers and cruise travelers who need specialized inflight and maritime connectivity options
GigSky is the original Apple eSIM partner with 15 years of industry experience and unique offerings that no competitor can match — inflight, cruise, and offshore connectivity. The premium pricing and mixed reliability on specialty plans are notable weaknesses, but for travelers who need connectivity in unconventional environments, GigSky fills a niche no one else serves.
Strengths
- Apple's first eSIM partner with full MVNO status and 400+ carrier partnerships across 190+ countries
- Unique connectivity options including inflight (Panasonic Avionics), cruise ships, and offshore platforms
- Free 100MB trial for new users with the longest activation window in the industry (12 months)
- GigSky One subscription ($34/mo) provides year-round connectivity in 120+ countries
Limitations
- Premium pricing category ranked #32/38 — expensive compared to Airalo and Saily for basic travel data
- Cruise and specialty plan reliability issues reported by multiple users
- Customer support can be repetitive without fully resolving technical issues
