Nomad vs Saily: which eSIM & travel data wins in 2026?
We tested Nomad and Saily head-to-head on every criterion in our esim & travel data methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Nomad wins overall
Based on 6 esim & travel data criteria: Nomad wins 1, Saily wins 0, 5 tied.
Nomad
Winner1
criteria won
Saily
0
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Nomad | Saily | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries (Europe regional) | 35 | 35 | โ |
| Price / GB (USD) | $2.4 | $3.9 | Nomad |
| Plan validity (days) | 30 | 30 | โ |
| 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 | Nomad | Saily | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 months | $12 | $19 | Nomad |
| 2 months | $24 | $39 | Nomad |
| 4 months | $48 | $78 | Nomad |