INDEPENDENT DATA REVIEW / SEPTEMBER 2026

Saily eSIM review

Saily is a Nord Security travel eSIM with prepaid data across 200+ destinations, optional security tools, and newer phone-number features in the app. It suits travelers who want a clean install flow backed by a known security brand.

1,184plans indexed
201destinations sampled
200+destinations
NordSecurity-backed
4.7/5App Store rating
4.5/5Google Play rating
5M+Android downloads
Securityoptional app tools
THE SHORT ANSWER

Our data verdict

Saily is a strong pick when you want a modern app, Nord Security backing and clear prepaid data packs. Public store scores sit around 4.7/5 on iOS and 4.5/5 on Android. Our live sample currently runs from €1.66 to €6.66, with a median limited-plan value of €4.16 per GB. Compare by destination before checkout.

Full comparison rules are documented on the methodology page.

What stands out

  • Built by the Nord Security team behind NordVPN
  • Strong store scores around 4.7/5 (iOS) and 4.5/5 (Android)
  • Local, regional and global prepaid data options
  • Optional security tools plus newer phone-number features in-app

What to verify

  • Core travel packs are still primarily data-focused
  • Security extras and number features can depend on plan or region
  • Partner networks vary by destination
  • Confirm hotspot and 5G on the exact plan
SERVICE SNAPSHOT

What Saily includes

Visit Saily
Coverage

200+ destinations

Local, regional and global prepaid data plans with a clean mobile checkout.

Brand

Nord Security DNA

Saily comes from the team behind NordVPN, which matters if you care about product polish and privacy tooling.

Security

Optional protection tools

In-app security extras can help on untrusted networks. Availability depends on the current app feature set.

Beyond data

Phone-number features

Saily’s newer app positioning includes phone-number capabilities alongside travel data. Confirm what your plan includes.

Flexibility

Top-ups anytime

Add data in the app when a trip runs longer than the first pack.

Mobile apps

iOS and Android

Purchase, install and manage eSIMs from a modern app with guided setup.

App Store Google Play
PRODUCT CAPABILITIES

Features travelers actually use

Product claims from Saily’s service surface. Confirm availability on the exact plan before you travel.

COVERAGE

Local to global packs

Match the plan shape to a weekend city break or a multi-region itinerary.

SETUP

Guided install

The Saily app walks through purchase and activation so you are ready before landing.

SECURITY

Travel safety extras

Optional tools such as web protection or location controls can matter on café Wi-Fi days.

NUMBERS

Phone-number direction

Saily is expanding beyond pure data. Check the current app offer if you need a number abroad.

TOP-UPS

Add data mid-trip

Top up without buying an entirely new travel workflow.

HOTSPOT

Plan-dependent sharing

Confirm tethering on the destination plan if you need laptop connectivity.

STORES

Strong public scores

Around 4.7/5 on the App Store and 4.5/5 on Google Play, with a large Android review base.

APP

Modern mobile UX

Saily’s app quality is a core reason travelers pick it over thinner marketplace brands.

PUBLIC STORE RATINGS

App Store & Google Play reviews

Third-party store scores from Apple and Google, not an eSIM Giga customer score. Figures can change as new reviews arrive.

4.7/ 5
APP STORE

iOS traveler feedback

11K public ratings on the App Store for Saily. Useful signal for setup quality and day-to-day app reliability on iPhone.

Read App Store reviews
4.5/ 5
GOOGLE PLAY

Android traveler feedback

92K reviews and 5M+ downloads on Google Play. Common themes in public comments include network stability, plan clarity and support responsiveness.

Read Google Play reviews
5M+
SCALE SIGNAL

Install base context

Five million-plus Android downloads and strong dual-store scores make Saily one of the faster-scaling travel eSIM apps.

Check current Saily plans
OUR ASSESSMENT

What we think about Saily

An evidence-led view of the service, not a fabricated customer score.

BRANDNord Security is a real trust signal

Saily benefits from a known parent brand and a security-minded product culture.

STORE FEEDBACKHigh ratings at meaningful volume

Around 4.7/5 on iOS and 4.5/5 on Android, with millions of downloads, is a strong public-quality signal.

VALUEStill compare destination €/GB

We currently index 1,184 priced offers across 201 sampled destinations. Median limited-plan value is €4.16 per GB.

ROADMAPMore than a pure data utility

Phone-number features and security extras make Saily interesting if you want one app for more than raw gigabytes.

BEST PRICE PER GB

Best-value destinations

Lowest tracked €/GB offer for each country in our current Saily sample.

UNLIMITED DATA

Unlimited offerings worth checking

Saily lists unlimited-style plans across 123 destinations in our catalog. Below are the cheapest tracked unlimited options by destination, starting with Japan, South Korea, Thailand. Fair-use or speed policies can still apply after a high-speed allowance.

CATALOG EVIDENCE

Representative live offers

These rows are examples, not cherry-picked testimonials.

EDITORIAL CONTEXT

What travelers should know

Saily offers prepaid travel eSIM data plans across 200+ destinations, with app install, top-ups and optional security features from the Nord Security team. The product has also expanded toward phone-number use cases in the app. Public store scores currently sit around 4.7 on the App Store and 4.5 on Google Play. Confirm partner network, 5G and hotspot details on the exact plan before you travel.

PROVIDER FAQ

Saily eSIM questions

Direct answers based on the current catalog, editorial record and promotion data.

Is Saily related to NordVPN?

Yes. Saily is built by Nord Security, the team behind NordVPN. That does not automatically include a VPN subscription with every eSIM plan.

Does Saily offer phone numbers?

Saily’s app has moved toward phone-number features in addition to travel data. Confirm what is included on the exact offer before checkout.

What do store users say about Saily?

Public scores currently sit around 4.7/5 on the App Store and 4.5/5 on Google Play. These are third-party store ratings, not an eSIM Giga score.

Is Saily a good eSIM provider?

Saily should be assessed for the destination and data allowance you need. eSIM Giga currently tracks 1,184 plans across 201 sampled destinations, with a median limited-plan value of €4.16 per GB.

Does Saily support 5G and hotspot use?

In the current Saily sample, 100% of plans advertise 5G and an unreported share mention hotspot or tethering. Feature availability can still vary by destination, so confirm the exact plan details before checkout.

Does Saily offer unlimited eSIM plans?

Yes. Saily currently has 123 unlimited-style country plans in the eSIM Giga catalog. Notable destinations include Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam. Unlimited labels often include fair-use or speed policies after a high-speed allowance, so compare the policy alongside price and validity.

Does Saily have a promo code?

The current eSIM Giga promotion record lists code ESIMG. Eligibility can depend on the account, plan and checkout terms, so confirm the discount in the payable total.

How was this Saily review produced?

eSIM Giga compares normalized catalog prices, data, validity, coverage and available feature fields using the process documented on the methodology page. Affiliate relationships can affect outbound links but do not overwrite ranking inputs.

REVIEW STANDARD

How this review was produced

  1. Live plan inventory and normalized pricing
  2. Limited-plan median €/GB, excluding unlimited offers
  3. Coverage and product claims checked at plan level
  4. No fabricated customer rating or aggregate score
Full editorial methodology