Airalo vs Holafly: which eSIM & travel data wins in 2026?
We tested Airalo and Holafly 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 1, Holafly wins 0, 5 tied.
Airalo
Winner1
criteria won
Holafly
0
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Airalo | Holafly | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries (Europe regional) | 42 | 33 | Airalo |
| Price / GB (USD) | $3.3 | — | — |
| Plan validity (days) | 7 | 7 | — |
| Install | One-tap (iOS 17.4+) | QR scan | — |
| In-app top-up | Yes | Yes | — |
| Tethering | Yes | Yes | — |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Airalo | Holafly | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 months | $17 | $27 | Airalo |
| 2 months | $34 | $55 | Airalo |
| 4 months | $68 | $109 | Airalo |