Airalo vs Saily: which eSIM & travel data wins in 2026?
We tested Airalo and Saily head-to-head on every criterion in our esim & travel data methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Airalo wins overall
Based on 6 esim & travel data criteria: Airalo wins 2, Saily wins 1, 3 tied.
Airalo
Winner2
criteria won
Saily
1
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Airalo | Saily | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries (Europe regional) | 42 | 35 | Airalo |
| Price / GB (USD) | $3.3 | $3.9 | Airalo |
| Plan validity (days) | 7 | 30 | Saily |
| Install | One-tap (iOS 17.4+) | One-tap (iOS 17.4+) | โ |
| In-app top-up | Yes | Yes | โ |
| Tethering | Yes | Yes | โ |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Airalo | Saily | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 months | $17 | $19 | Airalo |
| 2 months | $34 | $39 | Airalo |
| 4 months | $68 | $78 | Airalo |