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Our verdict
Nomad eSIM has one of the highest overall scores of the providers we track, mainly because its prices are among the lowest for common trips. Add-on data is available on some plans and support runs 24/7. The score below is calculated from checked prices, features, coverage and customer ratings, not a hands-on test.
9.3/10
eSIM Mentor score
Based on prices, features, coverage and customer ratings. Not a hands-on test. How we rate
- Value for money 40%9.0Compared with other providers on 601 trip types across our destinations; the lowest price in 312 of them.
- Features 25%10.0Has 3 of 3 features we check: top-ups, a published refund policy, 24/7 support.
- Coverage 15%–Coverage not checked yet.
- Customer ratings 20%9.1App Store 4.8 from 16,982 ratings; Trustpilot 4.3 from 46,647 reviews.
Nomad eSIM pros and cons
Pros
- Strong value for money in the destinations we track
- Add-on data on some plans
- Full refund within 30 days if the eSIM is not installed
- 24/7 support by live chat and email
Cons
- Add-ons are only available on some plans
- Its website gives two different numbers for how many countries it covers
- Only some eSIMs include a local phone number
Nomad eSIM at a glance
- Top-ups
- Yes
- Refund policy
- Full refund within 30 days of purchase if the eSIM is not installed or the plan not activated.
- Support
- 24/7 live chat and email, plus a help center.
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5 (16,982 ratings)
- Trustpilot rating
- 4.3 out of 5 (46,647 reviews)
These facts come from Nomad eSIM’s own website and the app stores, with the date we checked them and links to the sources. We don’t run hands-on tests; see how we research and rate.
How Nomad eSIM works
- Choose a plan for your destination on Nomad eSIM’s website or app.
- Install the eSIM from the QR code or straight from the app, ideally at home over Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, switch mobile data to the travel eSIM and turn on data roaming for it.
- If you run low, top up or buy another plan.
Step-by-step help: how to install an eSIM on iPhone.
Nomad eSIM prices
Nomad eSIM’s Japan plans, as an example of its pricing. Prices are checked on Nomad eSIM’s own site. To see its plans for another destination, use the eSIM finder.
| Provider | Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB / day | Hotspot | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad eSIM KDDI au 4G, SoftBank 4G | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM APAC plan, 21 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | $7.00 | $7.00/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM KDDI au 4G, SoftBank 4G | 3 GB | 30 days | $7.00 | $2.33/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM CN-JP-KR plan, 3 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | $9.00 | $3.00/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM KDDI au 4G, SoftBank 4G | 5 GB | 30 days | $10.00 | $2.00/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM KDDI au 4G, SoftBank 4G | Unlimited, 2 GB/day full speed | 3 days | $11.00 | $3.67/day | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM Global plan, 123 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | $12.00 | $12.00/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM CN-JP-KR plan, 3 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | $14.00 | $2.80/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM APAC plan, 21 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | $14.00 | $4.67/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM KDDI au 4G, SoftBank 4G | 10 GB | 30 days | $16.00 | $1.60/GB | Not stated | View plan |
Prices from each provider’s own site, checked on 19 Oct 2026. Pages read: Nomad eSIM. Providers can change prices at any time. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
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Yes. Nomad has thousands of App Store ratings and tens of thousands of Trustpilot reviews. The score box above shows its current ratings and when we checked them.
Nomad gives a full refund within 30 days of purchase if the eSIM isn’t installed or the plan isn’t activated.
Some Nomad plans offer add-on data that attaches to your existing eSIM. Check the plan details before you buy.
Nomad’s website says both “200+ destinations” and “nearly 200 countries”, so we leave the exact number out until it is clear.
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Joseph Larkin is the founder and editor of eSIM Mentor. He compares travel eSIM plans and checks every price on the provider's own website before it goes on the site, and every coupon is tried at checkout before it is listed. His aim is simple, honest advice that helps travelers pick the right plan and avoid roaming bills.
