eSIM provider comparisons
Every head-to-head matchup between the providers we rank — coverage, pricing, hotspot support, data limits, and which underlying carrier each one routes through. No paid placements; ranking position is based on performance data only.
Airalo vs Holafly
Airalo wins on flexibility and price-per-trip; Holafly wins if you'll genuinely use more than 5GB/day and don't want to think about data caps.
Airalo vs Nomad
Airalo wins for breadth of destinations; Nomad wins on price-per-GB in the regions it directly serves — particularly Europe and parts of Asia.
Airalo vs Amigo
Airalo wins on coverage, brand maturity, and app support; Amigo is worth checking for popular destinations where its pricing undercuts Airalo and hotspot is guaranteed on every plan.
Airalo vs 4S eSIM
Airalo wins for global trips; 4S eSIM wins specifically for Asia-focused itineraries, especially Japan, Thailand and Singapore.
Holafly vs Nomad
Nomad wins on price for typical travellers (under 3GB/day) and includes hotspot; Holafly wins for heavy data users and longer single-country stays where unlimited removes any need to manage usage.
Holafly vs Amigo
Holafly wins for unlimited data and 24/7 support on long stays; Amigo wins on price and guaranteed hotspot for shorter trips to its covered destinations.
Holafly vs 4S eSIM
4S eSIM wins for Asia-focused trips on speed and direct carrier access; Holafly wins if your trip spans multiple regions outside 4S eSIM's footprint and you want guaranteed unlimited data.
Nomad vs Amigo
Nomad wins on network quality and validity where it operates; Amigo is worth checking for destinations outside Nomad's core markets, with the caveat of a less established support track record.
Nomad vs 4S eSIM
For Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and South Korea, 4S eSIM's direct carrier relationships give it the edge. For Singapore, Europe and a wider general footprint, Nomad's coverage and pricing are more practical.
Amigo vs 4S eSIM
4S eSIM wins decisively for Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea on direct carrier access; Amigo is the better fit for popular destinations outside Asia where 4S eSIM has no presence.