eSIM Prices Compared: Nomad at $2.30/GB, Saily at $2.60/GB

On the 30 Oct 2026 price check, Nomad's 7-day unlimited plan has a median price of $25.00 across the 35 countries where all five providers were priced, against $26.99 at Saily. On the 5 GB plan, the median across 40 countries is $2.30/GB at Nomad and $2.60/GB at Saily. Medians hide single countries, so the table below gives six of them. Light users (under 5GB per trip) pay less on a fixed plan; heavy users compare unlimited plans and their daily full-speed allowance.

Nomad scores 8.6/10 on trip cost while Saily scores 7.97/10. Nomad's 7-day unlimited plan has a median price of $25.00 across the 35 countries checked 30 Oct 2026, second of five, with full speed for 2 GB a day in 35 countries. Saily's 7-day unlimited plan has a median price of $26.99 across the 35 countries checked 30 Oct 2026, third of five, with full speed for 5 GB a day in 25 countries, 3 GB in 10. Both figures are the median 7-day unlimited price across the 35 countries where all five providers were priced, read 30 Oct 2026.

Nomad refunds an unactivated plan for 30 days, scoring 1.67/10. Saily refunds for 30 days, scoring 1.67/10. Nomad handles claims through email only; Saily through email only. Both follow standard industry terms once a plan is activated.

Yes. Modern smartphones (iPhone XS and later, most Android phones from 2020 onward) support multiple eSIM profiles simultaneously. You can install both Saily and Nomad before your trip, then switch between them in your phone's cellular settings. This is useful for comparing real-world speeds at your destination or using one provider as a backup if the other has weak coverage in a specific area.

Nomad runs support in 2 languages. Saily runs support in 1 language. Support language carries no weight in this site's score, because HelloRoam publishes no count to compare. Nomad publishes email only; Saily publishes email only.

Nomad scores 10/10 on destination coverage with 200 destinations. Saily scores 10/10 (count not stated). Nomad sells plans for 200 destinations, after Airalo's 200+ and ahead of HelloRoam's 185. Rates are most competitive in Southeast Asia and on the popular tourist routes. This site states no destination count for Saily: the figure on file is not confirmed on Saily's own site, so its coverage score carries that caveat. Coverage is solid across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.

Nomad scores 6.2/10 overall and ranks 3 of 5 here. Saily scores 6/10 and ranks 5 of 5. Those two composites come out of one weighting: Trip Cost 40%, Refund Window 25%, Destination Coverage 20%, and Support Channels 15%. The weights reflect what this site compares, which is what a trip costs against carrier roaming and what a buyer can recover if the trip falls through. Coverage is counted off each provider's own destination list: Nomad 200, Saily Not stated.

Saily is the better first eSIM choice. The app is more polished, the 30-day refund policy provides reassurance, and the integrated VPN removes the need to set up a separate privacy app. Nomad's simpler app and lower prices are appealing, but it runs email-only support (June 2026), which is a risk for first-time eSIM users who may need activation help.

Saily's integrated VPN is particularly useful for China travel, where most Western apps and services are blocked. Connectivity in mainland China requires a plan with Chinese carrier partnerships and a VPN to access standard internet services. Check Saily's current China coverage before purchasing, as carrier agreements change. Nomad also had China plans in June 2026, without built-in VPN protection.