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Airalo vs Saily vs Yesim at a glance
Checked 4 November 2026- Countries compared
- 17Prices for all three, checked the same day
- Cheapest 10 GB / 30 days most often
- YesimLowest in 8 of 17 countries
- A week of unlimited
- AiraloCheaper than Yesim in 15 of 17 countries
- Biggest price gap
- $38.01Macau, for the same 10 GB
Saily’s unlimited prices vary by trip length on its site, so we compare unlimited plans between Airalo and Yesim only.
Best for, in short
The cheapest 10 GB depends on the country
Each of the three was cheapest somewhere: Airalo in 6, Saily in 3 and Yesim in 8 of 17 countries (ties count for both).
Airalo, usually
Airalo’s 7-day unlimited was cheaper than Yesim’s in 15 of 17 countries. Yesim also sells a single day of unlimited, which suits short stops.
Long activation windows
Saily gives 180 days from purchase to activate. Yesim gives 180 days in most countries here, but 90 days in Malaysia and on some Taiwan plans, so check the activation window at checkout.
Calls and texts
Saily sells a US phone number with a call and text plan; Yesim sells virtual numbers and a 20-minute calling add-on. Some Airalo packages include calls and texts.
How we compared
We read each provider’s country page on 4 November 2026, the same pages behind our destination guides, and compared one common plan: 10 GB for 30 days. We didn’t buy or speed-test these plans, so this compares published prices and terms, not network speed.
10 GB for 30 days, country by country
| Country | Airalo | Saily | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | $14.00 (lowest listed) | $15.99 | $19.20 |
| Portugal | $11.00 (lowest listed) | $16.99 | $19.20 |
| Greece | $20.00 | $22.99 | $19.20 (lowest listed) |
| Switzerland | $23.00 | $22.99 | $19.20 (lowest listed) |
| France | $17.00 | $16.99 (lowest listed) | $19.20 |
| Germany | $16.00 (lowest listed) | $16.99 | $19.20 |
| Italy | $19.00 (lowest listed) | $20.99 | $19.20 |
| Mexico | $18.50 (lowest listed) | $23.99 | $28.80 |
| Canada | $23.00 (lowest listed) | $30.99 | $26.40 |
| UAE | $20.00 | $19.99 (lowest listed) | $22.80 |
| Egypt | $33.00 | $27.19 | $18.00 (lowest listed) |
| Morocco | $34.00 | $27.19 | $21.60 (lowest listed) |
| Macau | $16.00 | $15.99 (lowest listed) | $54.00 |
| Taiwan | $19.00 | $19.99 | $14.40 (lowest listed) |
| Malaysia | $20.00 | $21.99 | $19.20 (lowest listed) |
| Indonesia | $21.00 | $21.99 | $19.20 (lowest listed) |
| Philippines | $19.00 | $18.99 | $18.00 (lowest listed) |
Lowest listed price in the row Saily showed sale prices in Egypt and Morocco on 4 November 2026. Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
What the table shows
- Airalo is cheapest in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Mexico and Canada. Portugal ($11.00) and Spain ($14.00) are its lowest prices in this table.
- Yesim is cheapest in Egypt, Morocco, Greece, Switzerland, Taiwan and much of Southeast Asia. It charges $19.20 for 10 GB across most of Europe, $18.00 in Egypt and the Philippines, and $14.40 in Taiwan.
- Yesim isn’t always cheap. In Macau, its 10 GB costs $54.00 against about $16 at the other two.
- Saily wins in France, the UAE and Macau, usually by a cent or two over Airalo. Elsewhere it’s often the most expensive of the three, though rarely by much outside Canada ($30.99).
A week of unlimited data
| Country | Airalo | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $23.50 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| Portugal | $27.00 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| Greece | $27.00 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| Switzerland | $25.00 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| France | $23.50 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| Germany | $24.00 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| Italy | $23.00 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| Mexico | $23.50 (lowest listed) | $42.00 |
| Canada | $28.87 (lowest listed) | $36.12 |
| UAE | $27.50 (lowest listed) | $33.60 |
| Egypt | $32.00 | $29.40 (lowest listed) |
| Morocco | $31.00 (lowest listed) | $37.80 |
| Macau | $27.00 (lowest listed) | $48.00 |
| Taiwan | $27.00 | $22.80 (lowest listed) |
| Malaysia | $27.00 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| Indonesia | $27.00 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| Philippines | $27.00 (lowest listed) | $28.56 |
Lowest listed price in the row Fair-use and hotspot terms differ; see each destination guide. Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
Short stop or long trip?
Yesim lists a 1-day unlimited plan in every country here, so for a one-day stop it can cost less than any weekly plan. For a week or more, Airalo is usually cheaper. Also compare Maya’s global plan ($19.99 for 7 days), which undercut every country plan in several of our guides.
Features and fine print
| Airalo | Saily | Yesim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation window | Check the package details | 180 days, then it activates automatically | Within 180 days of purchase in most countries here; 90 days in Malaysia and on some Taiwan plans |
| Unlimited plans | 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 days | Sold; prices vary by length | From 1 day to 30 days |
| Hotspot | Check the package details | Check the plan details | Depends on the operator |
| Calls and texts | Some packages include calls and texts | Optional US number with call and text plans | Virtual numbers; 20-minute call add-on ($4.79) |
| Other | Top up the same eSIM when data runs out | Saily Ultra (unlimited global data); from the makers of NordVPN | 10% off 2 or more eSIMs; Pay & Fly |
Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
The three providers
Airalo
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $11.00 to $34.00across our countries
- 7 days unlimited
- $23.00 to $32.00
- Cheapest 10 GB in
- 6of 17 countries
What stands out
The cheapest week of unlimited in most countries here, and very cheap fixed data in Spain and Portugal. You can top up the same eSIM.
What to watch
Expensive fixed data in Egypt ($33.00) and Morocco ($34.00). Its Macau page lists Hutchison, which closes on 1 December 2026.
Saily
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $15.99 to $30.99across our countries
- Cheapest 10 GB in
- 3of 17 countries
- Activation
- 180 daysthen starts automatically
What stands out
Cheapest in France, the UAE and Macau, with a long activation window and an optional US number with call and text plans. From the makers of NordVPN.
What to watch
Often the most expensive 10 GB by a dollar or two, and its 1 GB plans cost $8.99 in the UAE, Egypt and Morocco.
Yesim
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $14.40 to $54.00across our countries
- 1 GB / 30 days
- $3.00in most of Europe and Asia here
- Cheapest 10 GB in
- 8of 17 countries
What stands out
Cheapest 10 GB in the most countries here, 1 GB for $3.00 in many of them, a 1-day unlimited option, and every fixed plan we compared lasts 30 days.
What to watch
The widest price swings: cheap in Egypt and Taiwan, very expensive in Macau. Hotspot depends on the operator, and it says its app may be hard to reach in the UAE.
Our take
There’s no single winner. Check the table for your country: Airalo for Spain, Portugal, the Americas and most weekly unlimited plans, Yesim for North Africa, Greece, Switzerland and much of Asia, and Saily when you want a long activation window or a US number. Then open the destination guide for the networks and fine print.
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Open the checklistFrequently asked questions
Is Airalo, Saily or Yesim cheapest?
It depends on the country. For 10 GB over 30 days, Airalo was cheapest in 6, Saily in 3 and Yesim in 8 of the 17 countries we checked on 4 November 2026.
Which has the cheapest unlimited eSIM?
Between Airalo and Yesim, Airalo’s 7-day unlimited was cheaper in 15 of 17 countries. Yesim sells single days, which can be cheaper for a short stop.
Can I buy my eSIM months before the trip?
Usually, yes. Saily gives 180 days from purchase to activate, and if you haven’t activated by then, the plan starts automatically. Yesim gives 180 days in most countries we checked, but 90 days in Malaysia and on some Taiwan plans (and in China, South Korea and Singapore), so check the activation window at checkout.
Which one gives me a phone number?
Saily sells an optional US phone number with call and text plans. Yesim sells virtual numbers and a 20-minute calling add-on. Airalo says some of its packages include calls and texts; check the package details.
Sources and method
Last checked 4 November 2026
All prices and plan facts on this page were read from these official pages on 4 November 2026. We have not purchased or tested these plans ourselves; we summarize what the providers publish, in our own words. Read our method.
- Airalo — How Airalo works (top-ups; calls and texts on some packages)Checked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Spain eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — Spain eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Spain eSIM (unlimited, calls add-on, virtual numbers)Checked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Portugal eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — Portugal eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Portugal eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Greece eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — Greece eSIM (180-day activation, US number, Saily Ultra)Checked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Greece eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Switzerland eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
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- Yesim — Switzerland eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — France eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — France eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — France eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Germany eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
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- Yesim — Germany eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Italy eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
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- Yesim — Canada eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — UAE eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — UAE eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — UAE eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Egypt eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — Egypt eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Egypt eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Morocco eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
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- Yesim — Morocco eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Macau eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — Macau eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Macau eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Taiwan eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — Taiwan eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Taiwan eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Malaysia eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
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- Yesim — Malaysia eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Airalo — Indonesia eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
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- Yesim — Philippines eSIMChecked 4 November 2026