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Best Saily alternatives in 2026
Saily is the pick for the app and the Nord Security brand. Leave it when Airalo’s catalog is more useful, when you need unlimited data, when Nomad’s price per GB wins, or when you need a number. The order follows that job.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
Which Saily alternative fits the trip
In the US, “saily alternative” is about 50 searches a month. Saily claims 200+ destinations, about 4.7/5 on the App Store (~11K ratings) and 4.5/5 on Google Play (~92K ratings, 5M+ downloads). Code ESIMG takes 10% off. A NordVPN subscription is not included with the eSIM.
Holafly if you want to drop the counter. Fair use and code SIMP (5% off) still need a check.
Nomad for €/GB and 20% off. Yesim if the missing number on Saily is the actual problem.
COMPARISON
Six Saily alternatives, by job to be done
Star figures below are app-store ratings, not an eSIM Giga score. The catalog line under each profile is ours, and unlimited offers stay out of the median. The code and the site link are ours: an affiliate link, and the discount must show at checkout.
| Alternative | Choose it if | Code | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | Many destinations, metered data | ESIMP15−15 % | airalo.com |
| Holafly | Stop counting gigabytes | SIMP−5 % | esim.holafly.com |
| Nomad | Clear packs and store scores | ESIMPNOMAD−20 % | getnomad.app |
| Ubigi | Repeat trips, hotspot, carrier | ESIMP−10 % | ubigi.com |
| GigSky | Sea, flight, or both | ESIMP−15 % | gigsky.com |
| Yesim | You need a number or SMS | ESIMG−15 % | yesim.app |
LIMITED-DATA CATALOG
Airalo
Airalo (Airgsm Pte. Ltd.) is the most visible marketplace: local, regional and global packs across a claimed 200+ destinations, app or QR install, top-ups and Airmoney credits. Public scores sit around 4.6/5 on the App Store (about 99K ratings) and 4.5/5 on Google Play (about 172K ratings, 10M+ downloads). Most packs stay data-only. The catalog also includes unlimited-style offers: they stay out of the €/GB median.
200+claimed destinations
4.6/5App Store, ~99K ratings
4.5/5Google Play, ~172K ratings
10M+Android downloads
ESIMP1515% off first order
eSIM Giga sample: 3,442 priced plans, 202 destinations, median €4.00/GB on limited plans, 184 destinations with an unlimited-style offer.
What holds
- Very broad prepaid catalog, local, regional and global
- 10M+ Android downloads and in-app top-ups
- Code ESIMP15: 15% off the first order, confirm the payable total
What to check
- Data-only in the usual case: no native calls or SMS
- Partner network, 5G and hotspot are plan fields
- In-app support is less central than Holafly’s claimed 24/7 desk
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UNLIMITED-STYLE DATA
Holafly
Holafly sells unlimited-style plans across a claimed 200+ destinations, with hotspot on many offers and a claimed 24/7 desk. The App Store and Google Play show about 4.8/5 (about 34K and 73K ratings, 5M+ Android downloads). That is not an eSIM Giga score. Heavy use can trigger fair use, and the line is generally without calls or SMS. Code SIMP takes 5% off.
200+claimed destinations
4.8/5App Store, ~34K ratings
4.8/5Google Play, ~73K ratings
5M+Android downloads
SIMP5% off
eSIM Giga sample: 6 priced plans, 173 destinations, 173 destinations with an unlimited-style offer.
What holds
- One price whether you stream or send a few messages
- High public scores on both stores, with a large rating base
- Claimed 24/7 support, useful on a first eSIM
What to check
- Unlimited can slow down after heavy use: read the plan
- Often pricier than a small gigabyte pack on a short light trip
- Code SIMP is only 5% off, confirm it at checkout
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PRICE PER GB
Nomad
Nomad (LotusFlare) sells prepaid local and regional data across a claimed 200+ destinations. The allowance is stated, top-ups happen in the app, and unlimited is not the core product. Public scores are high: about 4.8/5 on the App Store and 4.7/5 on Google Play (about 14K ratings each, 1M+ Android downloads). Plans are generally data-only.
200+claimed destinations
4.8/5App Store, ~14K ratings
4.7/5Google Play, ~14K ratings
1M+Android downloads
ESIMPNOMAD20% off
eSIM Giga sample: 1,362 priced plans, 67 destinations, median €0.75/GB on limited plans, 58 destinations with an unlimited-style offer.
What holds
- A stated allowance, so €/GB is a real comparison
- Store scores among the highest in this set
- Code ESIMPNOMAD: 20% off, confirm the payable total
What to check
- Unlimited is not the core product
- Partner network and 5G vary by destination
- Hotspot is a plan field
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REUSABLE PROFILE
Ubigi
Ubigi is backed by Transatel (NTT), with roots in France. One eSIM is installed once, then top-ups cover a claimed 200+ destinations, with hotspot, 5G where the partner provides it, and connected-car use. Public scores split: about 4.6/5 on the App Store (about 8.3K ratings) and 4.0/5 on Google Play (about 7.2K ratings, 1M+ downloads). Generally no native calls.
TransatelNTT company
200+claimed destinations
4.6/5App Store, ~8.3K ratings
4.0/5Google Play, ~7.2K ratings
ESIMP10% off first plan
eSIM Giga sample: 950 priced plans, 149 destinations, median €2.33/GB on limited plans, 104 destinations with an unlimited-style offer.
What holds
- An identifiable telecom parent, Transatel / NTT
- One profile across trips, with hotspot in the pitch
- Code ESIMP: 10% off the first plan, confirm the payable total
What to check
- The Google Play score (4.0/5) sits well below the App Store
- Still data-only for native calls and SMS
- Unlimited labels can still include fair use
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CRUISE AND INFLIGHT
GigSky
GigSky is a longer-running brand, with prepaid data across 190+ countries and regions, plus cruise and inflight offers that city apps do not cover. A small starter allowance is often offered to new accounts. Google Play shows about 4.3/5. Plans are data-focused. Code ESIMP takes 15% off eligible land, regional, maritime or inflight plans.
190+countries and regions
4.3/5Google Play
Cruisemaritime plans
Inflightonboard connectivity
ESIMP15% off eligible plans
eSIM Giga sample: 5,117 priced plans, 183 destinations, median €2.12/GB on limited plans, 146 destinations with an unlimited-style offer.
What holds
- Cruise and inflight connectivity, on top of land plans
- A longer-running brand than most travel apps
- Code ESIMP: 15% off eligible plans, confirm the payable total
What to check
- Specialty plans often cost more than a city pack
- Buy the right type: land, sea or flight
- The public score we cite is mainly Google Play, about 4.3/5
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CALLS AND A NUMBER
Yesim
Yesim (Genesis Group AG) adds a virtual number, calls and SMS to prepaid data across a claimed 200+ destinations, plus Ycoins credits. Public scores sit around 4.6/5 on the App Store (about 2.1K ratings) and 4.5/5 on Google Play (about 24K ratings, 1M+ downloads). Voice and the number depend on the plan and country. It is the alternative when the starting brand is data-only.
200+claimed destinations
4.6/5App Store, ~2.1K ratings
4.5/5Google Play, ~24K ratings
Voicenumber, calls, SMS
ESIMG15% off
eSIM Giga sample: 3,533 priced plans, 185 destinations, median €2.00/GB on limited plans, 128 destinations with an unlimited-style offer.
What holds
- A number, calls and SMS where others sell data only
- Ycoins on later purchases
- Code ESIMG: 15% off, confirm the payable total
What to check
- Voice is not guaranteed on every destination
- iOS rating volume is still small (about 2.1K)
- Hotspot still has to be checked on the plan
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STAY WITH SAILY
Saily is still the right call in three cases
Saily is not an Airalo clone with another logo. The Nord Security parent and the app are the reason to buy.
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- You want a polished app and a brand you already know.
- A metered pack is enough, without unlimited.
- You do not need a calling line on the eSIM.
FAQ
Questions about Saily alternatives
What is the best Saily alternative?
Airalo for a wider catalog. Holafly for unlimited data. Nomad for price per GB and a 20% code. Ubigi for a reusable Transatel / NTT eSIM. GigSky for a cruise or a flight. Yesim for a number.
Saily or Airalo?
Saily if the Nord Security brand and the app come first. Airalo if you want more packs and 10M+ downloads. Both are primarily metered data.
Does Saily include NordVPN?
No. Saily is built by Nord Security, the NordVPN team. A VPN subscription is not included with every eSIM.
Is Saily unlimited?
The core product is a metered pack, not unlimited. To stop counting, compare Holafly and read the fair use.
Is 4.7/5 an eSIM Giga score?
No. It is Saily’s public App Store rating. 4.5/5 is the Google Play rating. Neither is an eSIM Giga score.
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Compare on the destination, not the brand
An alternative wins in one country and loses in another. Open the destination, sort by total price, then come back to the provider review for the network, hotspot and fair use.