Travel eSIM prices compared
We compare NiftySIM prices with 6 travel eSIM stores in up to 36 popular countries. For a 10GB, 30-day plan, NiftySIM costs less than Airalo in 36 of 36 countries. The median saving is $12.25.
Median prices by store
The median price in the countries we compared. The NiftySIM price is the median in the same countries.
| Store | Plan | Their median | NiftySIM median | NiftySIM costs less in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiftySIM vs Airalo | 10GB, 30 days | $19.00 | $5.70 | 36 of 36 countries |
| NiftySIM vs Holafly | unlimited data, 30 days (NiftySIM 20GB) | $73.90 | $9.20 | 25 of 25 countries |
| NiftySIM vs Saily | 10GB, 30 days | $19.99 | $5.70 | 36 of 36 countries |
| NiftySIM vs Nomad | 10GB, 30 days | $17.00 | $5.70 | 36 of 36 countries |
| NiftySIM vs Ubigi | 10GB, 30 days | $14.00 | $5.70 | 36 of 36 countries |
| NiftySIM vs Yesim | 10GB, 30 days | $18.01 | $5.70 | 36 of 36 countries |
eSIMDB prices checked on 5 October 2026. Source: esimdb.com.
Holafly prices checked on 5 October 2026. Source: esim.holafly.com.
Airalo vs Holafly
Holafly sells only unlimited data. Airalo sells plans with a fixed amount of data. In the 25 countries we checked for both, a 30-day Holafly plan has a median price of $73.90. An Airalo 20GB, 30-day plan has a median price of $30.00.
Airalo costs less in 25 of 25 countries. If you use more than 20GB in a month, Holafly can be the better choice. A NiftySIM 20GB, 30-day plan has a median price of $9.20 in the same countries.
Holafly prices from esim.holafly.com, checked on 5 October 2026.
How it works
- 1
Pick a plan
Choose the country or region and how much data you need.
- 2
Install the eSIM
Before you go, tap the setup link on your phone, or scan the QR code from another screen.
- 3
Land online
Turn on the eSIM when you arrive. Your data works right away.
eSIM price questions
- Which travel eSIM is the cheapest?
- In our check, NiftySIM costs less than each other store in most countries. The closest store is Airalo: NiftySIM costs less in 36 of 36 countries, and Airalo costs less in 0. Prices change, so look at the table for your country.
- Is there a cheaper alternative to Airalo or Holafly?
- For a 10GB, 30-day plan, NiftySIM costs less than Airalo in 36 of 36 countries. The median saving is $12.25. A NiftySIM 20GB, 30-day plan costs less than Holafly's 30-day unlimited plan in 25 of 25 countries. The median saving is $64.70.
- How do you compare the prices?
- For each store and country, we take the lowest price for a plan with at least that much data for at least that many days. We do the same for NiftySIM. We show every country, also where the other store costs less.