Airalo vs Ubigi: which eSIM & travel data wins in 2026?
We tested Airalo and Ubigi head-to-head on every criterion in our esim & travel data methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Ubigi wins overall
Based on 6 esim & travel data criteria: Airalo wins 0, Ubigi wins 3, 3 tied.
Airalo
0
criteria won
Ubigi
Winner3
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Airalo | Ubigi | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries (Europe regional) | 42 | 44 | Ubigi |
| Price / GB (USD) | $3.3 | $1.4 | Ubigi |
| Plan validity (days) | 7 | 30 | Ubigi |
| Install | One-tap (iOS 17.4+) | QR or in-app | โ |
| In-app top-up | Yes | Yes | โ |
| Tethering | Yes | Yes | โ |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Airalo | Ubigi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 months | $17 | $14 | Ubigi |
| 2 months | $34 | $28 | Ubigi |
| 4 months | $68 | $56 | Ubigi |