ok: 7/7 collected providers current, Saily excluded
We don't show Saily prices: saily.com blocks automated price collection, so we cannot verify their prices weekly. Saily is excluded from this comparison as of 20 September 2026.
Which travel eSIM has the lowest trip cost?
The lowest price observed for USD checkout on .
Verdict
Jetpac at $16.00 and Nomad at $16.00 and Ubigi at $16.50 are about the same trip cost for 14d/10GB.
Prices checked:
Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.
STAT | page=/ | scenario=14d/10GB | result=Jetpac | value=$16.00 | checked=2026-10-05
Trip-cost scenarios
7d/5GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie | aloSIM | 5GB/7d | $9.50 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Tie | Jetpac | 5 GB 30d | $10.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Tie | Nomad | 5 GB 30d | $10.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Tie | Ubigi | 5GB 15d | $10.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Not winner-eligibleFair-use not verified | Maya Mobile | Global unlimited/7d | $19.99 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
14d/10GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie | Jetpac | 10 GB 30d | $16.00 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Tie | Nomad | 10 GB 30d | $16.00 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Tie | Ubigi | 10GB 30d | $16.50 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Compared | aloSIM | 10GB/15d | $18.00 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Not winner-eligibleFair-use not verified | Maya Mobile | Global unlimited/14d | $27.99 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
30d/20GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | Nomad | 20 GB 30d | $23.00 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Compared | aloSIM | 20GB/30d | $25.00 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Compared | Jetpac | 30 GB 30d | $29.99 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Compared | Ubigi | 25GB 30d | $32.00 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Not winner-eligibleFair-use not verified | Maya Mobile | Global unlimited/30d | $49.99 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
Will it work when I land?
- Jetpac — Declared network(s): KDDI, Rakuten, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
- Maya Mobile — Declared network(s): KDDI, Rakuten, NTT Docomo, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
- Nomad — Declared network(s): KDDI, SoftBank, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
- Ubigi — Declared network(s): KDDI, NTT Docomo, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
- aloSIM — Declared network(s): KDDI, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
Fair-use truth
FUP source checked:
- Maya Mobile: 3GB of full-speed data per day on Global unlimited/7d. Evidence level: generic. Fair-use not verified
Promo
No promo code needed — compare the observed USD checkout price directly.
FAQ
What does the default-scenario comparison show?
The verdict and scenario table show the current canonical comparison.
When were these prices checked?
Prices checked: .
What is not compared?
Not compared on:
- hotspot policy
- 5G access
- KYC
- activation start
- refund terms
Methodology and next comparisons
Read the comparison methodology or download the canonical data.
This page answers a practical question: which travel eSIM costs less for the trip you are actually planning? We track the bill required to cover a week, a fortnight, or a month with the stated data need. Pick the scenario that resembles your stay instead of treating the default view as a universal ranking. A small bundle can be sensible for maps and messages, while a longer working trip may require a very different purchase.
How to read the comparison
A qualifying plan is the least-cost combination we found that meets both the scenario duration and its data requirement; an undersized or prematurely expiring product does not qualify. When a seller labels data unlimited, we show the documented daily full-speed allowance where available, because fair-use rules can reduce throughput after that allowance is consumed. “Fair-use not verified” means we could not attach sufficiently specific evidence to that threshold, so the row is excluded from winner eligibility. A page-level link opens a product family rather than a preselected variant. Select the matching plan and recheck the total: checkout currency, tax, regional merchandising, and short-lived promotions can move the amount. Our weekly price snapshot date appears beside every scenario table.
What the evidence can establish
Travel eSIM shops often resell access to the same local mobile networks. Their meaningful differences are therefore commercial and operational: bundle construction, validity, top-up paths, fair-use wording, activation rules, and the price collected. The declared-network lines reproduce networks named by providers; they are not independent confirmation of reception on your route. Install and activate according to the provider’s instructions before departure, while reliable internet and support access are still available. Your handset must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Keep the primary SIM settings under control as well, especially data roaming and cellular-data switching.
Questions readers ask
Which trip scenario should I use?
Choose the shortest scenario that still covers your whole stay and realistic data demand. If your travel dates or expected usage cross a boundary, use the larger case rather than assuming a small plan can be stretched.
Does a lower trip cost mean better reception?
No. The table compares qualifying purchase cost. Network names are provider declarations, and local performance can vary by place, device, congestion, and roaming arrangement.
Should I buy through the web page or an app?
Our snapshot follows the official web checkout context. An app may show different inventory, currency handling, or promotions, so compare its final basket with the recorded web route before paying.
Do these plans include a phone number?
Do not assume so. Many travel products are data-only. Read the selected plan’s current inclusions if ordinary calls or texts matter to your trip.