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eSIM COMPARISON · NOVEMBER 2026
Saily vs Ubigi: which travel eSIM should you choose in 2026?
Ten rounds, prices checked in 9 destinations, reviews counted and a final score: we settle it.
Saily or Ubigi: both names pop up as soon as you look for a travel eSIM to stay online abroad. Saily belongs to Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. Ubigi is the brand of Transatel, a carrier owned by the Japanese NTT group, in the eSIM business since 2017. Both cover more than 200 destinations, but their data plans, extras and networks are nothing alike.
We checked both brands' official prices on October 20, 2026, read their terms and conditions and counted their ratings on Trustpilot, the App Store and Google Play. The result: a Saily vs Ubigi comparison in 10 rounds, with one winner per criterion. Saily and Ubigi end in a tie, 5-5, and a third eSIM is cheaper on every plan from 1 to 50 GB we compared.
Rony
Updated: November 2026
15 min read
Résumé express
Saily vs Ubigi: at a glance
Saily wins 5 rounds out of 10: 5 GB a day at full speed on its unlimited plans, security features included, 4.7/5 on Trustpilot, 24-hour in-app chat support and a possible refund if more than 99% of the data remains.
Ubigi wins 5 rounds: cheaper on 13 of the 15 data plans compared, Japan included, wider regional plans, monthly and annual plans, and hotspot use front and center, unlimited plans included.
In Japan, Ubigi comes out on top: cheaper on 1, 5 and 10 GB, it runs on NTT Docomo, sells a 50 GB plan and a 15-day unlimited plan that costs $9.99 less. Saily only keeps the 20 GB tier.
Choose based on your trip: Saily for unlimited data, reviews, support and security; Ubigi for data plan prices, Japan, a multi-stop trip or a Windows laptop.
The alternative: voilà eSIM, our own eSIM, is cheaper on every plan from 1 to 50 GB we 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's the winner of each criterion. Prices were checked on October 20, 2026 on the official websites, in US dollars, without any promo code, in 9 destinations: Japan, the United States, Thailand, Turkey, Morocco, Indonesia, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Europe.
- 01Data plan pricesUbigiSailyCheaper on 2 of 15 plansUbigiCheaper on 13 of 15 plans
- 02Unlimited dataSailySaily5 GB a day at full speedUbigi60 GB total over a month
- 03Multi-country coverageUbigiSailyEurope 34 countries, Global 121UbigiEurope 38 to 56 countries, World 178 to 202
- 04JapanUbigiSailyOnly one with a 20 GB planUbigiCheaper, NTT Docomo, 50 GB
- 05SubscriptionsUbigiSailySaily Ultra, auto top-upUbigiMonthly and annual plans
- 06Hotspot and devicesUbigiSailyRestricted on unlimited plansUbigiPromoted, Windows PCs, cars
- 07Security and extrasSailySailyVirtual IP, ad blocker, web protectionUbigiDevice-focused extras
- 08Reviews and appSailySaily4.7/5 Trustpilot, 4.7/5 App StoreUbigi4.1/5 Trustpilot, 4.6/5 App Store
- 09Customer supportSailySaily24-hour in-app chat, emailUbigiContact form, online help
- 10RefundsSailySailyIf more than 99% of the data remainsUbigiOnly before scanning the QR code
Final score
5–5
Final score: a tie, 5 rounds each. Saily wins on unlimited data, security, reviews, support and refunds. Ubigi wins on data plan prices, coverage, Japan, subscriptions and hotspot use.
Round 1
How much do Saily and Ubigi cost?
We checked the prices shown on both official websites on October 20, 2026, without any promo code, for 10 GB over one month and 1 GB over one week. Ubigi is cheaper on 13 of the 15 plans compared.
Saily
Saily pricesSaily only comes out ahead on 2 plans, by just one cent: 1 GB in the United States and in Thailand. Its plans range from 1 to 20 GB per destination, for one week to one month (and from 3 days in some destinations, such as Japan).
Ubigi
Ubigi pricesOn 10 GB, Ubigi is cheaper everywhere, Japan included. The gap is sometimes huge: $8.99 less in the United States, $10.99 less in Morocco and more than $20 less on the Europe plan. It also sells plans as short as 1 day, handy for a layover.
Prices checked on October 20, 2026
| Plan | voilà eSIM | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan, 10 GB (30 d) | $9.60 | $17.99 | $16.50 |
| United States, 10 GB (30 d) | $12.40 | $22.99 | $14.00 |
| Turkey, 10 GB (30 d) | $6.60 | $15.99 | $13.00 |
| Morocco, 10 GB (30 d) | $17.90 | $33.99 | $23.00 |
| Indonesia, 10 GB (30 d) | $9.60 | $21.99 | $16.00 |
| South Korea, 10 GB (30 d) | $13.50 | $18.99 | $14.00 |
| United Kingdom, 10 GB (30 d) | $8.80 | $18.99 | $11.00 |
| Europe (regional plan), 10 GB (30 d) | $12.00 | $35.99 | $15.00 |
| Japan, 1 GB (7 d) | $1.40 | $3.99 | $3.50 (3 d) |
| United States, 1 GB (7 d) | $1.70 | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| Thailand, 1 GB (7 d) | $2.30 | $2.99 | $3.00 |
| Turkey, 1 GB (7 d) | $0.90 | $3.99 | $3.00 |
| Morocco, 1 GB (7 d) | $2.40 | $8.99 | $6.00 |
| Indonesia, 1 GB (7 d) | $1.40 | $4.79 | $4.00 |
| South Korea, 1 GB (7 d) | $1.90 | $3.99 | $3.00 |
Either way, voilà eSIM remains the cheapest of the three: $9.60 for 10 GB in Japan versus $17.99 at Saily and $16.50 at Ubigi, $6.60 in Turkey versus $15.99 and $13.00, $8.80 in the United Kingdom versus $18.99 and $11.00. Keep in mind that the Europe plans don't cover exactly the same area: 34 countries at Saily, 38 at Ubigi.
SOUTH KOREA
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THAILAND
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JAPAN
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NTT docomo
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No blocked apps
Tethering enabled
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·Ubigi
Ubigi, cheaper on all 8 of the 10 GB plans and on 5 of the 7 plans with 1 GB.
Round 2
Unlimited plans: prices and limits
Both brands sell "unlimited" plans, but with a fair use policy, meaning a reasonable usage limit. Ubigi is cheaper almost everywhere, but Saily gives you far more full-speed data over a month.
Saily
Saily's unlimited plansSaily gives you 5 GB a day at full speed (3 GB a day in Morocco), then speed drops to 1 Mbit/s until midnight, local time. Over a month, that's up to 150 GB at full speed. In US dollars, it's only cheaper in Thailand, by one cent.
Ubigi
Ubigi's unlimited plansUbigi gives you a total full-speed allowance for the whole plan, for example 30 GB on the 15-day Japan unlimited plan and 60 GB on most one-month unlimited plans, then 2 Mbit/s. It's cheaper in Japan, the United States, Indonesia and Europe, and much cheaper in the United Kingdom and South Korea.
One-month unlimited plan prices, checked on October 20, 2026
| Unlimited, 1 month | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $71.99 | $65.00 |
| United States | $67.99 | $62.00 |
| Thailand | $48.99 | $49.00 |
| Indonesia | $71.99 | $59.00 |
| South Korea | $71.99 | $49.00 |
| United Kingdom | $71.99 | $44.00 |
| Europe | $71.99 | $62.00 |
Round winner·Saily
Saily, with up to 150 GB at full speed over a month versus 60 GB at Ubigi.
Round 3
Saily or Ubigi: which has better coverage?
On paper, both brands' coverage is evenly matched: more than 200 destinations each. The gap shows on regional plans, which are wider at Ubigi.
Saily
Saily coverageSaily's Europe plan covers 34 countries, and its Global plan 121 countries.
Ubigi
Ubigi coverageUbigi covers 38 countries on its standard Europe plan and up to 56 on its extended version. Its World plan covers 178 countries, and up to 202 destinations on its extended version. It builds on its carrier status, inherited from Transatel.
Multi-country plans
| Plan | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations | More than 200 | More than 200 |
| Europe plan | 34 countries | 38 countries (56 in the extended version) |
| World plan | 121 countries (Global) | 178 countries (202 destinations in the extended version) |
Round winner·Ubigi
Ubigi, for its wider regional plans if you're visiting several countries in a row.
Round 4
What's the best eSIM for Japan: Saily or Ubigi?
This is the destination where the question comes up most. Two criteria matter: the network and your budget. In US dollars, Ubigi wins on both.
Saily
Saily in JapanSaily mentions "including KDDI and SoftBank", without naming NTT Docomo. It's a bit more expensive on 1, 5 and 10 GB ($17.99 for 10 GB over 30 days), but it sells a 20 GB plan that Ubigi doesn't have.
Ubigi
Ubigi in JapanUbigi advertises access to the three major networks: NTT Docomo, KDDI and SoftBank, which gives you a better chance of getting signal on a hike or in a remote village. It's cheaper on 1, 5 and 10 GB, the only one offering 50 GB, and its 15-day unlimited plan costs $9.99 less.
Plans in Japan
| Plan | voilà eSIM | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $1.40 (7 d) | $3.99 (7 d) | $3.50 (3 d) |
| 5 GB | $5.50 (30 d) | $10.99 (30 d) | $10.00 (15 d) |
| 10 GB | $9.60 (30 d) | $17.99 (30 d) | $16.50 (30 d) |
| 20 GB | $16.80 (30 d) | $24.99 (30 d) | not offered |
| 50 GB | $34.90 (30 d) | not offered | $55.00 (30 d) |
| Unlimited 15 days | not offered | $48.99 | $39.00 |
SOUTH KOREA
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THAILAND
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JAPAN
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NTT docomo
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No blocked apps
Tethering enabled
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·Ubigi
Ubigi, cheaper and available on the Docomo network.
Round 5
Subscriptions and top-ups
To top up, both work the same way: you buy a new plan in the app, on the same eSIM, with no new QR code. On subscriptions, Ubigi gives you more choice.
Saily
Saily Ultra and auto top-upSaily has its own subscription, Saily Ultra, starting at $39.99 a month: it covers 121 destinations and adds airport perks and access to NordVPN or NordPass. It also offers auto top-up for when your plan runs out.
Ubigi
Monthly and annual plansUbigi sells monthly and annual plans: your data renews every month. Keep in mind that a monthly plan can only be canceled after 3 months.
Round winner·Ubigi
Ubigi, with monthly and annual plans on top of one-off plans.
Round 6
Hotspot use and devices
Both brands allow hotspot use. The difference lies in unlimited plans and in what you can connect besides your phone. Ubigi goes further.
Saily
SailySaily allows hotspot use, but its terms of use prohibit pushing large volumes through a hotspot on its unlimited plans.
Ubigi
UbigiUbigi puts hotspot use front and center on its plan pages, unlimited plans included. You can select it directly in the "Mobile Plans" app on Windows 10 and 11, and it powers the in-car Wi-Fi of several car brands, with up to 8 connected devices.
Round winner·Ubigi
Ubigi, for hotspot use on its unlimited plans and its offers for PCs and cars.
Round 7
Security and extras beyond data
Beyond data, both brands add extras tied to their background. Saily focuses on your browsing security, at no extra cost.
Saily
Saily's extrasVirtual location: you can show an IP address from another region of the world. Ad blocker and web protection on every plan. US phone number as an option, with a monthly subscription. Saily credits: 3% of each purchase goes back to you for the next one (8% with Saily Ultra).
Ubigi
Ubigi's extrasUbigi doesn't add any browsing features: its extras are about devices (Windows PCs, connected cars, see round 6). It also highlights its official partnerships with Apple, Microsoft, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover and Jeep.
Round winner·Saily
Saily, with protection features included in every plan.
Round 8
Saily vs Ubigi: what do the reviews say?
User reviews give Saily a clear edge. A six-tenths-of-a-point gap on Trustpilot, across tens of thousands of reviews: Saily users are more satisfied.
Saily
SailyRated "Excellent" on Trustpilot with 4.7/5. On the app stores, it collects many more ratings, especially on Android: about 99,000 versus 8,100.
Ubigi
UbigiRated "Great" on Trustpilot with 4.1/5. It has more reviews overall on Trustpilot, a sign of an older brand.
Ratings recorded on October 20, 2026
| Platform | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | 4.7/5 (32,507 reviews) | 4.1/5 (49,141 reviews) |
| App Store | 4.7/5 (6,288 ratings) | 4.6/5 (4,573 ratings) |
| Google Play | 4.5/5 (about 99,000 ratings) | 4.2/5 (about 8,100 ratings) |
SOUTH KOREA
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SKTelecom, LGU+
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In 3d • Jun 12
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THAILAND
active
20 Go
remaining
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AIS
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In 3d • Jun 12
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JAPAN
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20 Go
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NTT docomo
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In 3d • Jun 12
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No blocked apps
Tethering enabled
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, rated higher on Trustpilot, the App Store and Google Play.
Round 9
Saily or Ubigi: which has better customer service?
It's often the criterion people forget before leaving, and the one that matters most when your connection drops at the airport. Saily is easier to reach.
Saily
Saily supportSupport available 24/7, all year round, via in-app chat and email. The terms and conditions mention a chatbot in the app.
Ubigi
Ubigi supportContact form, online help center and tutorials. Ubigi publishes neither opening hours nor live chat on its support pages.
Round winner·Saily
Saily, with a chat open day and night.
Round 10
Refunds: which is more flexible?
On refunds, the gap is even wider than on support. Saily refunds even an activated plan, if it's almost untouched.
Saily
Saily's refund policySaily gives a full refund for an eSIM that hasn't been installed, and for an already activated plan if more than 99% of the data remains, on request within 30 days.
Ubigi
Ubigi's refund policyUbigi only refunds if the QR code hasn't been scanned, within 14 business days. An activated plan is non-refundable, unless a technical issue is Transatel's fault.
The two refund policies
| Refund | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|
| eSIM not installed | Entitled to a full refund | Refund if the QR code hasn't been scanned |
| Plan already activated | Refundable if more than 99% of the data remains | Non-refundable, unless a technical issue is Transatel's fault |
| Deadline to request | 30 days after purchase | 14 business days after purchase |
Round winner·Saily
Saily, more flexible on both deadlines and conditions.
Verdict final
Final verdict: Saily or Ubigi in 2026?
After 10 rounds, Saily and Ubigi end in a tie, 5-5. Saily wins on unlimited data, security, reviews, support and refunds. Ubigi wins on data plan prices, coverage, Japan, subscriptions and hotspot use.
Choose Saily if you use a lot of data, if you want support you can reach at any hour and a flexible refund policy. Choose Ubigi if you're looking for the better price of the two, if you're heading to Japan, if you're visiting several countries in a row, or if you want to connect a Windows PC or a car.
And if you just want to pay as little as possible, neither of them wins: voilà eSIM is the cheapest of the three on every plan from 1 to 50 GB we compared. For other head-to-heads, we also compare Saily and Holafly, Holafly and Ubigi and Ubigi and Airalo.
PodiumFinal podium
- #2Ubigi
5 rounds out of 10, the cheaper of the two on 13 plans
2e - #1voilà eSIM
The cheapest on every plan from 1 to 50 GB compared
1er - #3Saily
5 rounds out of 10, better rated and more generous on unlimited data
3e
voilà eSIM in numbers (November 2026)
- 1
Excellent value for money: plans from 1 to 50 GB in more than 190 countries, and the price you see is the price you pay
- 2
An easy-to-install eSIM and an easy-to-use app: you buy, install and track your usage in one place
- 3
24/7 human customer support: a real person answers you, even at 3 a.m. on the other side of the world
- 4
No subscription and no auto-renewal
- 5
The cheapest of the three on every plan from 1 to 50 GB compared
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See voilà eSIM plansFrequently asked questions: Saily vs Ubigi
Ubigi, almost always. As of October 20, 2026, it's cheaper than Saily on all 8 of the 10 GB plans compared and on 5 of the 7 plans with 1 GB. Saily only comes out ahead on 1 GB in the United States and Thailand, by one cent. Our eSIM, voilà eSIM, is cheaper than both on each of these plans.
Neither: it's a tie, 5 rounds each. Saily wins on unlimited data, security, reviews, support and refunds. Ubigi wins on data plan prices, coverage, Japan, subscriptions and hotspot use.
Ubigi: cheaper on 1, 5 and 10 GB, available on the NTT Docomo network, the only one with a 50 GB plan, and its 15-day unlimited plan costs $9.99 less. Saily only keeps the 20 GB tier.
Yes. Ubigi is the brand of Transatel, a mobile virtual network operator in the NTT group, in the eSIM business since 2017 and a partner of Apple, Microsoft and several carmakers. It's rated 4.1/5 on Trustpilot (49,141 reviews as of October 20, 2026) and 4.6/5 on the App Store. Its weak points are form-based support and a strict refund policy.
You install the Saily eSIM from the app, then buy a data plan for your destination. The plan starts when you activate it, and you have 180 days after purchase to do so. You can top up in the app, and turn on auto top-up for when your plan runs out.
You install the Ubigi eSIM once, then buy data plans in the app for each destination. Thanks to Smartstart, the plan activates by itself when you arrive in a covered area, and its validity period starts at that moment. You can top up in the app without Wi-Fi.
Yes, if your phone supports two lines: your main SIM card stays active for calls and SMS, while the Saily or Ubigi eSIM handles data. Neither Saily nor Ubigi provides a regular phone number with their data plans, except for Saily's paid optional US number.
A local SIM card means finding a store on arrival, sometimes with your passport, and removing your usual SIM card. An eSIM is installed before you leave and works as soon as you land, without changing anything on your main line. For a trip of a few weeks, an eSIM is almost always simpler.
Yes. Both provide mobile data, so WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime and Messenger work as usual, including for voice and video calls. Your WhatsApp account stays linked to your usual number.
Yes, both allow it. Ubigi promotes it, unlimited plans included. Saily restricts heavy hotspot use on its unlimited plans.
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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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