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 Ubigi
Tech-savvy travelers and business users who prioritize raw network speed and a single reusable eSIM profile
Ubigi is a premium, enterprise-grade eSIM powered by Transatel's two decades of telecom experience. It delivers the fastest tested speeds and a unique single-profile approach that avoids reinstalling eSIMs for each trip. The dated app and slow email-only support are notable weaknesses, but for performance-focused travelers, Ubigi is hard to beat on network quality.
Strengths
- Fastest eSIM tested overall with enterprise-grade network performance and strong 5G support
- Single eSIM profile that works across all destinations — install once, activate plans as needed
- Hotspot tethering support and unique virtual IP address feature for geo-restricted content
- Recurring monthly and yearly subscription plans ideal for frequent travelers
Limitations
- Dated app and website feel significantly less polished than competitors like Airalo or Saily
- Customer support is email-only with 24+ hour response times and no live chat option
- Android experience much less polished than iOS (3.8 vs 4.6 App Store ratings)
