We track more than ten travel eSIM brands and rank only the ones we would actually buy ourselves.
Plan pricing comes from our own tracking database, not the 'from $4.50' figure on a provider's homepage.
Ratings, coverage notes and known limitations are written down. Affiliate links never move a provider up the list.
Ranked on price, network quality, app experience and independent review scores. Use the discount codes where they exist — they are the same ones we use.
Flat rates across 130+ destinations
Trustpilot 4.4 · $ · 4G or 5G
Voye covers 130+ destinations with instant activation and mostly flat per-country pricing, which makes budgeting a multi-country trip unusually simple.
Best all-round pick
Trustpilot 4.6 · $ · Mostly 5G
Maya offers prepaid and unlimited eSIM plans on fast 4G/5G data. Hotspot sharing is supported, which makes it a solid choice for both short city breaks and longer stays.
The widest destination catalogue
Trustpilot 4.0 · $+ · 4G or 5G
Airalo is the original travel eSIM and still has the widest single-country selection on the market, with instant activation and a well-rated app.
Privacy-first, built by the NordVPN team
Trustpilot 4.7 · $+ · 3G / 4G / 5G
Saily is made by the team behind NordVPN and pairs affordable, flexible data plans in 200+ destinations with built-in security features.
Best for frequent flyers
Trustpilot 4.7 · $ · 4G or 5G
Jetpac runs a single eSIM across 200+ destinations on high-speed data, and adds SmartDelay: free airport lounge access when your flight is delayed 60 minutes or more.
| eSIM provider | Price | User rating | Network | Main features | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | $ | 4.4 | 4G or 5G | Flat pricing, free trial | |
| 2. | $ | 4.6 | Mostly 5G | Speed, pricing, at-sea coverage | |
| 3. | $+ | 4.0 | 4G or 5G | Coverage breadth, app quality | |
| 4. | $+ | 4.7 | 3G / 4G / 5G | Security tooling, flexible plans | |
| 5. | $ | 4.7 | 4G or 5G | Lounge perk, strong ratings |
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