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 value play. Longest validity windows and aggressive $/GB.
Starts at
From $3.50 (1 GB / 30 days)
Network
4G LTE
Max days
60 days on regional bundles
Strengths
- 60-day validity plans on regional bundles (2× longer than most)
- Consistently lowest $/GB for 10 GB+ bundles
- Strong Balkans and Eastern Europe coverage
- Instant QR delivery, no app needed
Trade-offs
- 4G only — no 5G plans yet
- Smaller country catalog than Airalo/Saily
- Newer brand, fewer public reviews
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 $3.50 (1 GB / 30 days) | From $3.99 (1 GB / 7 days) |
| Network | 4G LTE | 4G / 5G |
| Max validity | 60 days on regional bundles | 30 days on most bundles |
| Coverage | 100+ countries | 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: eSIMPal60-day validity + $13 price — Saily can't match.
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: SailySmaller 1 GB / 7-day bundles are priced more competitively than eSIMPal's minimums.
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