Holafly or Yesim: which one fits you?
Yesim is ahead with 6.8/10 against 5.9/10 for Holafly, a gap of 1 points. The table shows where each one wins.
| Holafly | Yesim | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Price index | – | 0.94 |
| Unlimited price index | 1.15 | – |
| Destinations covered | 200 ✓ | 170 |
| Top-up | – | Some plans |
| Pay as you go | – | Yes |
| Refund | 6 months | 30 days, unused |
| Refund window, days | 180 | 30 |
| Unlimited plans | Yes | Yes |
| Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Phone number | On some plans | Data only |
| Plan starts | First connection | First connection |
| App Store rating | 4.81 ✓ | 4.63 |
Holafly is ahead on: Destinations covered, App Store rating.
Yesim scores higher overall, while Holafly covers 200 destinations against 170 for Yesim. Yesim is our Editor's Choice and sits first here by editorial decision.
Where Yesim pulls ahead
Yesim's price index points to fixed-data plans on the cheaper side. Holafly's fixed-plan pricing is not confirmed on its provider pages. We earn a commission from Yesim.
Yesim also offers pay as you go. Top-ups are available on some plans, shown for the USA but not Japan.
Hotspot and 5G are both supported. Plans are data only, with no phone number. Under the operator fair usage policy, unlimited speeds may be limited. Refunds cover unused plans within 30 days.
Where Holafly stands out
Holafly reaches more destinations and leans on unlimited data. Its unlimited price index points to the dearer side.
Hotspot sharing is capped at up to 1 GB per day. Some unlimited plans bought from 4 November 2025 can include a US, UK or Canada number.
The refund window runs six months, far longer than Yesim's. A fair use policy may apply to unlimited plans. Holafly also holds a higher App Store rating, drawn from far more ratings. Top-up and pay as you go are not confirmed on Holafly's pages.
Picking the right fit for your trip
Yesim suits travelers who want set data amounts, flexible pay as you go and a higher overall score. Holafly suits heavy users who want unlimited data, a phone number option or a long refund window. With either provider, the plan starts on first connection.
Read the full Yesim review and Holafly review. For more unlimited options, see unlimited eSIMs. Unsure about usage? The data guide can help.
More options are on the Holafly alternatives page.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer refund window, Holafly or Yesim?
Holafly offers six months. Yesim offers 30 days, and only for unused plans.
Do Holafly and Yesim include a phone number?
Yesim plans are data only. Some Holafly unlimited plans bought from 4 November 2025 can include a US, UK or Canada number.
Can I share data as a hotspot with either provider?
Yes, both support hotspot. Holafly limits shared data to up to 1 GB per day.
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