Head-to-head
Airalo vs Saily
The market leader against the challenger from the NordVPN stable. The products look similar; the prices usually are not.
Best value
AiraloAiralo
Airalo
The biggest eSIM store on earth, and it acts like it.
Our pick
Best value
SailyNord Security
Saily
Nord Security’s eSIM: sharp prices with security baked in.
AiraloSaily
Our score4.6 / 54.6 / 5
Price$19.50$15.99
Free planNoNo
Best forFirst-time and frequent travelersValue hunters who want polish
CategoryData bundlesData bundles
ProviderAiraloNord Security
Our verdict
Saily wins on value: in our spot checks its packs price at or below Airalo for the same destinations, and every plan includes an ad blocker, web protection, and virtual location, extras Airalo simply does not have. Airalo answers with the larger catalog, more exotic destinations, and the longer track record at scale. If your destination is covered by both, Saily gives you more for less. If you travel far off the main routes or want the most battle-tested option, Airalo remains the safe default.
“The default choice for a reason: more countries than anyone, a mature app, and fair prices. Not always the absolute cheapest per gigabyte, but the combination of coverage, reliability, and ease keeps it on top of our shortlist.”Editorial team, on Airalo
“The challenger built by the NordVPN team: usually a notch cheaper than Airalo, with an ad blocker and web protection included. The catalog is younger and slightly smaller, but the value per gigabyte is the best among the big names.”Editorial team, on Saily