Nomad vs Ubigi: which eSIM & travel data wins in 2026?
We tested Nomad 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: Nomad wins 0, Ubigi wins 2, 4 tied.
Nomad
0
criteria won
Ubigi
Winner2
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Nomad | Ubigi | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries (Europe regional) | 35 | 44 | Ubigi |
| Price / GB (USD) | $2.4 | $1.4 | Ubigi |
| Plan validity (days) | 30 | 30 | — |
| Install | One-tap (iOS 17.4+) | QR or in-app | — |
| In-app top-up | Yes | Yes | — |
| Tethering | Yes | Yes | — |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Nomad | Ubigi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 months | $12 | $14 | Nomad |
| 2 months | $24 | $28 | Nomad |
| 4 months | $48 | $56 | Nomad |