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| Nomad Trial eSIM | GigSky Free Trial | Yesim Trial eSIM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free No credit card | Free No card required | Not free About $0.60 (€0.50) |
| Data | 1 GB | 100 MB (standard); 500 MB India trial | 500 MB (smaller in some countries) |
| Validity | 3 days from activation | 7 days | 1 day |
| Where | 80 destinations (landing page) | 125 countries (standard trial) | 50+ countries |
| Who | New Nomad users; one per account and per device | New GigSky users | First-time Yesim users; one per user |
| How | Nomad mobile app | GigSky mobile app only | Purchase on site or app |
From official pages checked 4 November 2026. Offers change frequently.
Nomad: 1 GB free for 3 days
Nomad's trial landing page offers new users a free 1 GB eSIM valid for 3 days, with hotspot tethering, in 80 popular destinations. You redeem it in the Nomad app and can install it up to 15 days before your trip; if you don't use it, it activates automatically 15 days after redemption.
The catches
Nomad's help center says the trial is limited to one per account and one per device, even if you create a new account. Users who redeem the trial lose eligibility for other first-time promotions and discounts (such as referral discounts). If you were planning a big first purchase with a new-customer discount, weigh that up.
Nomad's own pages give different destination counts: 80 on the landing page, 76 in a help article, 48 in an older blog post. We quote the landing page; check the app for your destination.
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GigSky: 100 MB free for 7 days
GigSky's free-offering page lists a standard trial of 100 MB valid for 7 days in 125 countries, with no card required, plus a 500 MB / 7-day India trial and a 100 MB cruise trial. GigSky's consumer terms describe the 100 MB plan as available to all new users since 15 February 2024 and say GigSky can change or end it at any time. The free plan is only available through the GigSky mobile app.
The catch
100 MB is enough to test installation and send messages, not much more. Treat it as a test, not trip data.
Affiliate links. Prices are set by the provider and confirmed at checkout.
Yesim: a low-cost trial, not a free one
Yesim's trial page offers first-time users 500 MB of high-speed data for 1 day in 50+ countries, with activation immediately or within 365 days of purchase. Yesim's own blog is clear that it is not free: it costs about $0.60 (shown as €0.50), and the data amount varies by country (its blog lists 200 MB for Canada and 100 MB for China and the UAE, for example).
Affiliate links. Prices are set by the provider and confirmed at checkout.
How to use a trial well
Install it like a real plan
At home, on Wi-Fi (steps here).
Leave the line off
Until you're in a covered country, or the validity clock may start.
Test, then buy
Use it to confirm your phone, your settings and the provider's app, then buy a real plan sized to your trip.
One per person
Creating extra accounts to claim more trials breaks providers' terms.
Frequently asked questions
Which eSIM trial is actually free?
Of the three we checked, Nomad (1 GB for 3 days) and GigSky (100 MB for 7 days) are free. Yesim's trial costs about $0.60.
Does redeeming Nomad's trial affect discounts?
Yes. Nomad's help center says users who redeem the trial lose eligibility for other first-time promotions, such as referral discounts.
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.
- Nomad — Free Trial eSIM landing pageChecked 4 November 2026
- Nomad Help Center — Trial eSIM redemption & troubleshootingChecked 4 November 2026
- GigSky — Free eSIM trial pageChecked 4 November 2026
- GigSky — Consumer Terms of Service (Trial Plan section)Checked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Trial eSIM pageChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim Blog — Best free eSIM trialChecked 4 November 2026