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Making Your Decision
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)
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
