Provider review
Nomad review
Nomad is the budget pick. Its per-gigabyte rates are consistently among the lowest we track, there is a free 1GB trial to test with, and it sells rare 365-day global plans for people who travel continuously.
Updated August 2026
- Trustpilot score
- ~4.5 / 5
- Trial plan
- Free 1GB
- Long-validity global plans
- 365 days
Trustpilot score
Trial plan
Long-validity global plans
The bottom line
Our verdict in short
Verdict
Summary
Pros and cons
Pros
- Among the lowest per-GB rates we track
- Free 1GB trial plan
- Rare 365-day global plans
- Simple app with in-app top-ups
- Strong Trustpilot score for a budget brand
Cons
- No travel perks or extras
- Speeds vary on cheaper partner networks
- Support can be slow at peak times
- Hotspot rules vary by destination
Background
Who is behind Nomad?
Nomad is a travel eSIM app operating across a wide destination list, positioned explicitly on price.
It keeps overhead low and passes that on: entry-level plans in cheap-data markets are frequently the lowest available anywhere.
Pricing
Why it comes out cheapest
Nomad prices per gigabyte close to wholesale in many markets, and runs frequent promotions on regional bundles.
Its 365-day global plans are unusual — most providers cap validity at 30 or 90 days — and suit digital nomads who want one profile running all year.
Experience
App and installation
The app is straightforward: pick destination, buy, install, enable roaming. Top-ups happen in-app and apply to the existing profile.
The free 1GB trial is the smart way to start — install it before your trip and activate on arrival to confirm the partner network before committing.
Reputation
Support and user sentiment
Trustpilot sits around 4.5, which is strong for a budget-positioned brand. Reviewers cite value and simple top-ups.
Complaints are typically about speed variability on cheaper partner networks and slower support responses at peak times.
Pricing
Real plan pricing
| Destination | 1GB | 3GB | 5GB | 10GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe (regional) | $4 | $8 | $13 | $22 |
| United States | $4 | $9 | $14 | $24 |
| Japan | $4 | $9 | $14 | $25 |
| Thailand | $3 | $7 | $11 | $19 |
| Indonesia | $3 | $7 | $11 | $19 |
| Global (365 days) | — | $29 | $45 | $79 |
Figures come from our own tracked pricing and move over time — treat them as a guide to the price band rather than a quote. Always confirm the current price on the provider's own checkout page before buying.
