Airalo or Holafly: which one fits you?
Holafly is ahead with 5.9/10 against 5.6/10 for Airalo, a gap of 0.3 points. The table shows where each one wins.
| Airalo | Holafly | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Price index | 1.08 | – |
| Unlimited price index | 1.1 ✓ | 1.15 |
| Destinations covered | 200 | 200 |
| Top-up | Some plans | – |
| Refund | – | 6 months |
| Refund window, days | – | 180 |
| Unlimited plans | Yes | Yes |
| Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Phone number | On some plans | On some plans |
| Plan starts | First connection | First connection |
| App Store rating | 4.58 | 4.81 ✓ |
Airalo is ahead on: Unlimited price index.
Holafly is ahead on: App Store rating.
Holafly and Airalo both cover 200 destinations, so the choice comes down to plan style. Holafly scores slightly higher overall, while Airalo suits travelers who want fixed data plans.
How Airalo and Holafly compare on price
Airalo publishes fixed 5 GB plans for all ten destinations in the table. Holafly's 5 GB prices were not confirmed on the provider's pages.
On unlimited plans, Airalo comes out slightly cheaper than Holafly on our price index. Airalo also offers top-ups on some plans. Holafly top-ups were not confirmed on its pages. See the cheapest eSIM picks for more options.
Unlimited data, hotspot and phone numbers
Both sell unlimited plans with 5G. Each plan starts on first connection. Airalo's fair use is 3 GB per day at 20 Mbps, then speed drops. Holafly says a fair use policy may apply to unlimited plans.
Hotspot is confirmed on Airalo Unlimited eSIMs. Holafly allows up to 1 GB of shared data per day.
Phone numbers come on some plans with each provider. Airalo has a filter for eSIMs with data, calls and texts. Holafly says unlimited plans bought from 4 November 2025 can include a US, UK or Canada number.
Compare more options on the unlimited eSIM page.
Who each provider suits
Holafly suits travelers who want unlimited data and a long refund window. Its refund rule is 6 months, or 180 days. Its App Store rating is also higher than Airalo's.
Airalo suits travelers who prefer fixed data and slightly cheaper unlimited plans. Its app has more than twice as many App Store ratings. Its refund terms were not confirmed on the provider's pages.
Weighing a third option? Read Airalo vs Nomad or the full Holafly review.
Still undecided? See the Airalo alternatives and the Holafly alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Is Airalo or Holafly cheaper for unlimited data?
Airalo is slightly cheaper than Holafly on our unlimited price index. Holafly's fixed 5 GB prices were not confirmed on its pages.
Can I use a hotspot with Holafly or Airalo?
Yes, both allow it. Holafly allows up to 1 GB of shared data per day. Hotspot is confirmed on Airalo Unlimited eSIMs.
Which provider has a clearer refund policy?
Holafly lists a refund rule of 6 months, or 180 days. Airalo's refund terms were not confirmed on the provider's pages.
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.
- November 10, 2026: Text revised