Head-to-head · Updated 2026
eSIMPal vs Saily.
Value vs. polish. eSIMPal's cheaper and lasts longer; Saily has 5G and a slicker app.
eSIMPal
The long-stay play. Validity that scales with the bundle, and the same ladder everywhere.
Starts at
From $2.90 (1 GB / 30 days)
Network
4G LTE
Max days
120 days on 50 GB and 100 GB bundles
Strengths
- Validity grows with the plan: 60 days at 10 GB, 90 at 30 GB, 120 at 50 GB and up
- Cheapest 5 GB+ / 30-day+ plan in more destinations than any other provider we track
- Same eight-plan ladder in all 149 countries — no per-market pricing roulette
- Only Balkans bundle that includes Bosnia; instant QR delivery, no app needed
Trade-offs
- 4G only — no 5G plans yet
- 1 GB entry plans are undercut by Roamix and BreezeSIM
- Regional bundles cost 2–3× the local plan per GB
Saily
The polished newcomer. NordVPN's parent, built for frequent travelers.
Starts at
From $3.99 (1 GB / 7 days)
Network
4G / 5G
Max days
30 days on most bundles
Strengths
- Built by the team behind NordVPN — trusted infrastructure
- 5G on most networks where available
- Clean mobile app with live data tracking
- Strong Europe + Turkey + UK coverage on one plan
Trade-offs
- Smaller catalog than Airalo (150+ vs. 200+)
- Validity caps at 30 days on most bundles
- Pricing is mid-tier, not the cheapest
Side by side
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | eSIMPal | Saily |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $2.90 (1 GB / 30 days) | From $3.99 (1 GB / 7 days) |
| Network | 4G LTE | 4G / 5G |
| Max validity | 120 days on 50 GB and 100 GB bundles | 30 days on most bundles |
| Coverage | 149 of the 163 destinations we track | 150+ countries |
| Editor rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
The verdict
Who wins what
Rather than crown one overall winner, here's the honest per-scenario breakdown.
Match to your trip
Which one for which trip?
Balkans 2-month trip
Pick: eSIMPal10 GB over a full 60 days for $24.90, Bosnia and Montenegro included. Saily's Europe plan is $35.99 and expires at 30.
Turkey + Greece 10-day trip
Pick: SailySaily's Europe plan includes Turkey; eSIMPal's doesn't.
Tech-savvy traveler
Pick: SailyApp + 5G + live usage view is worth the price premium.
Short weekend break
Pick: eSIMPalIts 1 GB entry plan is the cheaper of the two in 113 of the 149 destinations both stock — and it stays valid 30 days, not 7.
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