Which eSIM provider costs the least?
eSIMCard has the lowest price index of 7 providers at 0.78, against a market median of 1.00. The index covers 10 destinations.
| # | Name | Score | Price index | Destinations covered | Refund | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yesim Editor's Choice | 6.8 | 0.94 | 170 | 30 days, unused | Get eSIM |
| 2 | eSIMCard | 7.3 | 0.78 | 200 | Technical issues only | Get eSIM |
| 3 | GigSky | 6.6 | 0.88 | 200 | Case by case | Get eSIM |
| 4 | Nomad | 7.2 | 0.97 | 200 | Before activation | Get eSIM |
| 5 | Airalo | 5.6 | 1.08 | 200 | – | Get eSIM |
| 6 | Saily | 6.1 | 1.11 | 200 | Before activation | Get eSIM |
| 7 | Ubigi | 4.1 | 1.29 | 200 | Before activation | Get eSIM |
Editor's Choice is placed first; other rows follow the column shown. We earn a commission from some providers. Prices were checked on official sites and change often.
Equal plan length comes first
The cheapest eSIM depends on equal plan length, and across 7 providers the price index spans 0.78 to 1.29. A short plan can look cheap next to a longer one, so compare the same length.
Two more points matter: how top-ups work and what the refund rules allow. A low price helps less if extra data costs more or an unused plan cannot be refunded.
How the price index ranks the seven
Our methodology compares plans of equal length, so a lower index means less cost for the same period.
eSIMCard has the lowest index in the table at 0.78. GigSky comes next, with Yesim close behind in third place on price. Nomad sits at the median of 0.97. Airalo and Saily land just above the median. Ubigi has the highest index, at 1.29.
Unlimited plans follow their own index, from 0.53 to 1.1. Those are covered on the unlimited eSIM page.
Where Yesim fits
Yesim is shown first as Editor's Choice, and the rest follow the price column. Its plans use the same 30-day length as the others in this comparison.
It also offers pay as you go, which suits trips with uncertain data needs. Unused plans qualify for a 30-day refund. That mix of flexibility and a third-place price is its main case. We earn a commission from Yesim.
Read the full Yesim review for details.
Price against app ratings
Cost is not the only signal in the table. Nomad has the top app rating at 4.79, while the median across all 7 is 4.61.
Airalo has the most ratings, with 102,693, against a median of 12,806. On the index, Airalo costs a little more than Nomad, which Airalo vs Nomad covers in detail.
For a lower index than both, see the GigSky review. Planning a regional trip? Start with Europe eSIM plans.
Comparing a pricier app? See the Saily alternatives.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does plan length matter when comparing eSIM prices?
A short plan can look cheap beside a longer one. Comparing equal lengths shows the real cost for the same period.
Is Yesim the cheapest eSIM in this comparison?
No. Yesim ranks third on the price index. It offers pay as you go and a 30-day refund on unused plans.
Which provider has the highest app rating here?
Nomad has the top app rating at 4.79. The lowest rating in the table is 4.52.
What does the price index measure?
It compares plan costs at equal length. A lower index means a lower cost. The median across 7 providers is 0.97.
- November 10, 2026: Text revised