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eSIM COMPARISON · NOVEMBER 2026
Saily or Airalo: which eSIM should you choose for your trip in 2026?
Ten rounds, prices checked in ten destinations, speed tests and a final score: we settle it.
Saily and Airalo are two of the most talked-about travel eSIMs as soon as you look for a mobile data plan to stay online abroad. Saily belongs to Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. Airalo, founded in Singapore in 2019, claims more than 30 million users. Both cover more than 200 destinations, but their prices, add-ons, app and network have little in common.
We checked the price of every plan on October 27, 2026 across ten destinations, for the same duration, counted the reviews on Trustpilot and the rating of each app on the App Store, and gathered the speed tests published by independent testers. The result: a Saily vs Airalo comparison in 10 rounds, with one winner per criterion. Saily and Airalo end in a 5-5 draw, and a third eSIM is cheaper than both on every plan.
Rony
Updated: November 2026
17 min read
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Saily vs Airalo: at a glance
Saily wins 5 rounds out of 10: 1 GB valid for 7 days for short trips, unlimited data with 5 GB per day at full speed, faster in 10 of the 12 cities tested, security features included and 4.7/5 on Trustpilot. It stays cheaper in Japan, South Korea and Morocco.
Airalo wins 5 rounds: cheaper than Saily on 20 of the 30 plans compared, more regional plans and a global plan (Discover), call minutes and SMS in some destinations, support via chat and WhatsApp, and a more generous loyalty program, Airmoney (5 to 10%).
What they have in common: more than 200 destinations, prepaid plans with no contract, an app rated at least 4.5/5 on the App Store, support advertised 24/7 and installation in a few taps.
Choose based on your trip: Saily for speed, unlimited data and Japan; Airalo for price in the United States, Europe and Indonesia, or if you need to make calls or travel across several regions.
The alternative: voilà eSIM, our own eSIM, is cheaper than both on every one of the 30 plans compared, with excellent value for money, an easy-to-install eSIM, an easy-to-use app and 24/7 human customer support.
Scoreboard
Rankings for the 10 rounds
Before getting into the details, here is the winner of each criterion. Prices were checked on October 27, 2026 on the official websites, in dollars, mostly on 30-day plans, in ten destinations: the United States, Japan, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea, Morocco and Greece.
- 01Plan pricesAiraloSailyCheaper on 10 of the 30 plansAiraloCheaper on 20 of the 30 plans
- 02Short tripsSailySaily1 GB valid for 7 daysAiralo1 GB valid for 3 days
- 03Coverage and multi-countryAiraloSaily202 countries, Europe and GlobalAiralo200+ destinations, Discover global plan
- 04Unlimited dataSailySaily5 GB per day at full speedAiralo3 GB per day at full speed
- 05Speed and networkSailySailyFaster in 10 of 12 citiesAiraloFaster in 2 of 12 cities
- 06Calls and SMSAiraloSailyData onlyAiraloMinutes and SMS in some destinations
- 07Security and add-onsSailySailyVirtual location, ad blockerAiraloMinutes, Airmoney, 53 languages
- 08App and reviewsSailySaily4.7/5 Trustpilot, 4.7/5 App StoreAiralo4.2/5 Trustpilot, 4.5/5 App Store
- 09Customer supportAiraloSailyIn-app chat and email, 24/7AiraloChat and WhatsApp, 24/7
- 10LoyaltyAiraloSaily3% in credits (8% with Saily Ultra)AiraloAirmoney from 5 to 10%
Final score
5–5
Final score: a draw, 5 rounds each. Saily wins on short trips, unlimited data, speed, security and reviews. Airalo wins on price, multi-country plans, calls, support and loyalty.
Round 1
How much do Saily and Airalo plans cost?
To compare Saily and Airalo prices, we used the only fair criterion: the same data, for the same duration. Airalo is cheaper than Saily on 20 of the 30 30-day plans compared.
Saily
Saily plansSaily's plans range from 1 to 20 GB per destination, usually for 30 days (1 GB lasts 7 days). Saily beats Airalo in Japan, South Korea and Morocco on all three tiers, and in Turkey on 5 GB. In Japan, the gap is just one cent.
Airalo
Airalo plansAiralo sells most data amounts for 7, 15 and 30 days, and the price goes up slightly with the duration: in the United States, 5 GB costs $12.50 for 7 days and $13.50 for 30 days. It's cheaper than Saily in 20 cases: in the United States, Europe and Indonesia on all three tiers, and in Turkey from 10 GB.
Prices of 30-day plans, checked on October 27, 2026
| Plan | voilà eSIM | Saily | Airalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States, 5 GB | $7.00 | $13.99 | $13.50 |
| United States, 10 GB | $13.60 | $22.99 | $22.50 |
| United States, 20 GB | $25.50 | $36.99 | $36.50 |
| Japan, 5 GB | $5.50 | $10.99 | $11.00 |
| Japan, 10 GB | $9.60 | $17.99 | $18.00 |
| Japan, 20 GB | $16.80 | $24.99 | $25.00 |
| Italy, 5 GB | $4.90 | $12.99 | $12.00 |
| Italy, 10 GB | $8.80 | $20.99 | $19.00 |
| Italy, 20 GB | $16.80 | $28.99 | $26.00 |
| Spain, 5 GB | $4.90 | $9.99 | $9.00 |
| Spain, 10 GB | $8.80 | $15.99 | $14.00 |
| Spain, 20 GB | $16.80 | $22.99 | $20.00 |
| United Kingdom, 5 GB | $4.90 | $12.99 | $12.00 |
| United Kingdom, 10 GB | $8.80 | $18.99 | $18.00 |
| United Kingdom, 20 GB | $16.80 | $30.99 | $30.00 |
| Turkey, 5 GB | $4.70 | $9.99 | $10.00 |
| Turkey, 10 GB | $6.60 | $15.99 | $15.50 |
| Turkey, 20 GB | $13.50 | $22.99 | $22.50 |
| Indonesia, 5 GB | $5.50 | $13.99 | $13.50 |
| Indonesia, 10 GB | $9.60 | $21.99 | $21.00 |
| Indonesia, 20 GB | $16.80 | $35.99 | $35.00 |
| South Korea, 5 GB | $7.70 | $10.99 | $11.00 |
| South Korea, 10 GB | $13.50 | $18.99 | $19.00 |
| South Korea, 20 GB | $22.60 | $29.99 | $30.00 |
| Morocco, 5 GB | $10.30 | $21.99 | $22.00 |
| Morocco, 10 GB | $17.90 | $33.99 | $34.00 |
| Morocco, 20 GB | $31.70 | $42.99 | $43.00 |
| Greece, 5 GB | $4.90 | $13.99 | $12.00 |
| Greece, 10 GB | $8.80 | $21.99 | $20.00 |
| Greece, 20 GB | $19.40 | $35.99 | $35.50 |
Price per GB, the real tiebreaker: on the 10 GB plan in Japan, you pay $1.80 per GB with Saily and with Airalo alike, and $0.96 with voilà eSIM. Across these ten destinations, voilà eSIM is cheaper than both on every one of the 30 plans, often by half.
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Travel abroad with confidence: no more roaming fees, connection struggles, or unexpected top-ups. With a travel-friendly eSIM, stay connected everywhere, stress-free and surprise-free.
Round winner·Airalo
Airalo, on 20 of the 30 plans compared. Across these 30 plans, the gap ranges from $0.01 to $2.99.
Round 2
Saily or Airalo for a trip of just a few days?
For a weekend or a week, the question changes: it's no longer about the price per GB, but about the smallest plan that covers your trip. And here, Saily gives you more days for less.
Saily
Saily's small planSaily sells 1 GB valid for 7 days, from $2.99 in Thailand to $3.99 in Japan, the United States, Italy, Spain or France. For a week with little data (maps, messages, bookings), it's the cheaper option of the two.
Airalo
Airalo's small planWith Airalo, the 1 GB plan only lasts 3 days in most of these countries, for $4.00. For a week, you need to move up to 3 GB for 7 days: $8.00 in Japan, $9.00 in the United States, $6.00 in Spain. A good option if you need more data.
Each brand's smallest plan
| Destination | voilà eSIM 1 GB (7 days) | Saily 1 GB (7 days) | Airalo 1 GB (3 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.40 | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| United States | $1.80 | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| Italy | $1.20 | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| Spain | $1.20 | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| Thailand | $2.30 | $2.99 | $4.00 |
| France | $1.40 | $3.99 | $4.00 |
Round winner·Saily
Saily, with 1 GB valid for 7 days, cheaper than Airalo's 1 GB valid for 3 days.
Round 3
What is Saily and Airalo's coverage like?
On paper, their coverage is on par: more than 200 destinations, which is almost the entire world. The difference comes down to multi-country plans, and Airalo offers more of them.
Saily
Saily coverageOn October 27, 2026, Saily's catalog listed 202 countries sold individually. For several countries, Saily offers a Europe plan covering 34 countries and a Global plan covering 121 countries. Its flagship product is still the single-country plan, with the same data tiers almost everywhere.
Airalo
Airalo coverageAiralo works like a store: each plan has its own in-house name depending on the destination (Moshi Moshi in Japan), with a local partner carrier. It sells regional plans (Europe, Asia, Latin America) and a global plan, Discover, designed for round-the-world trips: a single eSIM is enough to hop from country to country.
Round winner·Airalo
Airalo, for its wider range of regional plans and its Discover global plan.
Round 4
Unlimited data and fair use limits
Both brands sell unlimited data, but neither gives you full speed all day long. Past a daily threshold, speed drops to 1 Mbps until the next day. That threshold is what hands the round to Saily.
Saily
Saily's unlimited planSaily gives you 5 GB per day at full speed, then slows down to 1 Mbps until the next day. Over a month, that's up to 150 GB at full speed: enough to stream video without counting.
Airalo
Airalo's unlimited planAiralo stops at 3 GB per day, with the same slowdown to 1 Mbps. Over a month, that's 90 GB at full speed. In reviews, the slowdown after 3 GB is among the most frequent complaints.
The rules of unlimited data
| Unlimited | Saily | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| Full speed per day | 5 GB | 3 GB |
| Speed after the threshold | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
| Full speed over 30 days | Up to 150 GB | Up to 90 GB |
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No blocked apps
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24/7 customer support
No blocked apps
Tethering enabled
24/7 customer support
No more roaming fees
Travel abroad with confidence: no more roaming fees, connection struggles, or unexpected top-ups. With a travel-friendly eSIM, stay connected everywhere, stress-free and surprise-free.
Round winner·Saily
Saily, with 5 GB per day at full speed versus 3 GB with Airalo.
Round 5
Saily or Airalo: which is faster and more reliable?
To compare Saily and Airalo speed, the website Travel eSIM Expert tested both eSIMs in the same places, using Ookla's Speedtest app. Saily is faster in 10 of the 12 cities tested.
Saily
Saily's networkThe gap mostly comes from the carrier: in London, Saily ran on EE's 5G, Airalo on O2's 4G. Reliability also matters outside cities: in a test in Morocco published by Frandroid in 2025, the Saily eSIM ran on Maroc Telecom and still had signal where Airalo had none.
Airalo
Airalo's networkAiralo, running on Orange in Morocco, lost signal on the N17 road and in Dakhla. It only beats Saily in Lille, narrowly, and in Hong Kong. In Lille, where both use Orange, speeds are about equal.
Download speed measured in 12 cities (Travel eSIM Expert)
| City | Saily | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| London | 649 Mbps (EE, 5G) | 68 Mbps (O2, 4G) |
| Miami | 264 Mbps (5G) | 24.8 Mbps (Verizon, 4G) |
| Ghent (Belgium) | 412 Mbps (Proximus, 5G) | 46.4 Mbps (Base, 4G) |
| Alentejo (Portugal) | 494 Mbps (MEO, 5G) | 95 Mbps (NOS, 5G) |
| Dubai | 552 Mbps (Du, 5G) | 181 Mbps (Etisalat, 4G) |
| Bangkok | 277 Mbps (True, 5G) | 96.6 Mbps (True, 5G) |
| Madrid | 405 Mbps (Orange, 5G) | 228 Mbps (Orange, 5G) |
| Kuala Lumpur | 61.9 Mbps (Celcom Digi, 5G) | 25.1 Mbps (Maxis, 4G) |
| Singapore | 256 Mbps (StarHub, 5G) | 176 Mbps (Singtel, 5G) |
| Bogotá | 94.2 Mbps (Movistar, 4G) | 71 Mbps (Movistar, 4G) |
| Lille | 562 Mbps (Orange, 5G) | 567 Mbps (Orange, 5G) |
| Hong Kong | 45.9 Mbps (4G) | 76 Mbps (4G) |
Round winner·Saily
Saily, faster in 10 of 12 cities. These measurements are only snapshots: in rural areas, speed depends above all on the nearest cell tower.
Round 6
Calls and SMS: which one gives you a number?
If you need to make calls or send SMS while you're there, Airalo is the only one of the two that sells minutes.
Saily
Saily, data onlySaily only sells mobile data. You keep your usual SIM card for your number, and you make your calls via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram, which work normally on the eSIM.
Airalo
Airalo, minutes and SMSAiralo offers plans with call minutes and SMS in some destinations, such as the United States. It's the only one of the two that gives you a number for calls.
Round winner·Airalo
Airalo, the only one of the two that sells minutes and SMS.
Round 7
Security and add-ons on top of data
This is where the two providers differ the most. Saily focuses on your browsing security, with features inherited from NordVPN, included at no extra cost.
Saily
Saily's add-onsVirtual location: you can show an IP address from another region of the world, a feature similar to a VPN. Ad and tracker blocker, and web protection against malicious websites: two features included in every plan, handy on public Wi-Fi.
Airalo
Airalo's add-onsAiralo focuses more on practical extras and loyalty: an app translated into 53 languages, call minutes in some destinations and a referral bonus.
Round winner·Saily
Saily, with a virtual location, a blocker and web protection included in every plan.
Round 8
App, installation and traveler reviews
Installation is similar with both: you pick your destination, pay, and the app installs the eSIM in a few taps. On reviews, Saily takes a clear lead.
Saily
The Saily appRated 4.7/5 on the App Store in France (6,404 ratings). In its test, Frandroid called it “the most minimalist, but also the most complete.” In terms of ease of use, Saily wins on usage tracking and security features.
Airalo
The Airalo appRated 4.5/5 on the App Store in France (9,362 ratings) and translated into 53 languages. If direct installation doesn't work, Airalo also provides a QR code and an activation code. Its positive reviews praise the help during installation; the negative ones talk about areas with poor coverage.
Ratings checked on October 27, 2026
| Platform | Saily | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | 4.7/5 (32,772 reviews) | 4.2/5 (48,743 reviews) |
| 5-star reviews on Trustpilot | 83% | 63% |
| 1-star reviews on Trustpilot | 3% | 15% |
| App Store France | 4.7/5 (6,404 ratings) | 4.5/5 (9,362 ratings) |
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No blocked apps
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No blocked apps
Tethering enabled
24/7 customer support
No more roaming fees
Travel abroad with confidence: no more roaming fees, connection struggles, or unexpected top-ups. With a travel-friendly eSIM, stay connected everywhere, stress-free and surprise-free.
Round winner·Saily
Saily, better rated on Trustpilot and on the App Store, with five times fewer one-star reviews.
Round 9
Saily or Airalo: which has the better customer service?
Both advertise 24/7 support. The difference lies in the channels, and it's the criterion that counts when your connection drops mid-trip. Airalo takes the round.
Saily
Saily's customer serviceSaily uses in-app support chat and email; its terms and conditions mention a chatbot. On refunds, Saily is a little more flexible if you haven't used your plan yet.
Airalo
Airalo's customer serviceAiralo adds WhatsApp to its chat, in several languages: one more channel for an urgent problem abroad. It also handles outages better, with a refund or replacement if access isn't restored within 10 days.
The two refund policies
| Refund | Saily | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| eSIM not installed | Full refund | Cancellation possible within 14 days |
| Plan already activated | Refundable if more than 99% of the data remains | Right of withdrawal no longer applies |
| Time limit to request | 30 days after purchase | 14 days (cancellation), 30 days (outage) |
Round winner·Airalo
Airalo, thanks to WhatsApp on top of chat.
Round 10
Loyalty and subscription
Each brand gives you back part of your purchases, to spend on a future plan. Airalo gives back more, with no subscription.
Saily
Saily credits and Saily UltraSaily gives back 3% of every purchase in credits. Its monthly subscription, Saily Ultra, raises those credits to 8%.
Airalo
AirmoneyAiralo has no subscription, but its Airmoney program gives back 5 to 10% of every purchase, plus a referral bonus.
Round winner·Airalo
Airalo, with 5 to 10% back and no subscription, versus 3% with Saily.
Verdict final
Final verdict: Saily or Airalo in 2026?
After 10 rounds, Saily and Airalo end in a 5-5 draw. Saily wins on short trips, unlimited data, speed, security and reviews. Airalo wins on price, multi-country plans, calls, WhatsApp support and loyalty.
Choose Saily if you're going to Japan, South Korea or Morocco, if you stream a lot of video on an unlimited plan, or if you want to protect your browsing on public Wi-Fi. Choose Airalo if you're going to the United States, Europe or Indonesia, if you need to make calls, or if you're traveling across several regions with a regional plan.
And if you simply want to pay as little as possible, neither of them wins: across the ten destinations compared, voilà eSIM is cheaper than both on every one of the 30 plans. For other matchups, we also compare Saily and Holafly and Ubigi and Airalo. And if you're torn between Airalo and GigSky, our GigSky vs Airalo comparison settles it over 10 rounds.
PodiumFinal podium
- #2Saily
5 rounds out of 10, faster and better rated
2e - #1voilà eSIM
Cheaper than both on the 30 plans compared
1er - #3Airalo
5 rounds out of 10, cheaper than Saily on 20 plans
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voilà eSIM in numbers (November 2026)
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Excellent value for money: cheaper than Saily and Airalo on the 30 plans compared
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An easy-to-install eSIM and an easy-to-use app to buy, install and track your data
- 3
24/7 human customer support: a real person from our team answers you, before, during and after your trip
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No subscription or auto-renewal
- 5
4.7/5 on the App Store
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See voilà eSIM plansFrequently asked questions: Saily vs Airalo
Airalo, most of the time. Of the 30 30-day plans compared on October 27, 2026, Airalo is cheaper than Saily in 20 cases. Saily comes out ahead in Japan, South Korea and Morocco, and in Turkey on 5 GB. voilà eSIM is cheaper than both on all 30 plans.
Neither: it's a draw, 5 rounds each. Saily wins on short trips, unlimited data, speed, security and reviews. Airalo wins on price, multi-country plans, calls, support and loyalty.
Saily for a typical trip: it's one cent cheaper on the 5, 10 and 20 GB plans. On the network side, both use KDDI and SoftBank, and neither mentions NTT docomo, the country's largest carrier.
Yes. Airalo is one of the oldest travel eSIM providers, founded in Singapore in 2019, and claims more than 30 million users. It has 4.2/5 on Trustpilot from 48,743 reviews. As with any eSIM, network quality depends on the partner carrier in each country. You'll find all the information in our Airalo review.
No. Saily is a travel eSIM that sells mobile data. But since it's made by Nord Security, its app adds security features inspired by NordVPN: virtual location, ad blocker and web protection, with no separate VPN subscription.
It's more expensive than Saily in Japan, South Korea and Morocco, its unlimited plan slows down after 3 GB per day, and 15% of its Trustpilot reviews are one-star. You also need to buy a new eSIM for each new destination.
Yes. Saily and Airalo provide mobile data: WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime and other messaging apps work normally, including for voice and video calls, with your usual number.
Yes. Your usual SIM card stays active to receive calls and SMS, and you choose the eSIM for mobile data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your usual line. WhatsApp and iMessage work with your usual number.
Both eSIMs work on any carrier-unlocked eSIM-compatible smartphone: iPhones from the XR and XS onward, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and many recent models.
Holafly mainly sells unlimited plans, Saily cheaper fixed-data plans. The choice depends on how much data you use: we compare the two in detail in our Saily vs Holafly comparison.
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Rony is our in-house travel-connected expert. Always curious and never too far from an airport, he explores the latest destinations while testing the newest eSIM solutions. He signs our articles on travel and mobile technology, with a single mission: to turn his discoveries into clear, reliable, and smart advice to accompany you anywhere in the world.
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