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Quick answer
Both cover more than 200 destinations and let you top up the same eSIM. Choose Saily if you want a clear refund rule for uninstalled eSIMs or a US phone number add-on. Choose Airalo if it is cheaper for your trip: across all the trips we compare, Airalo scores a little higher on value for money (checked 20 October 2026).
Saily vs Airalo at a glance
On price, we compared the two on 556 like-for-like trips across 184 destinations: Saily was cheaper 112 times and Airalo 335 times. They cost the same 109 times.
| Saily | Airalo | |
|---|---|---|
| eSIM Mentor score | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Value for money | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Features | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Coverage | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Customer ratings | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Countries covered | 200+ | 200+ |
| Top-ups | Yes | Yes |
| Plans with a phone number | Yes | Not stated |
| Refund policy | Full refund within 30 days of purchase if the eSIM is not installed or the plan not activated. | Refund possible for unused eSIMs; expired or fully used eSIMs are not eligible. |
| App Store rating | 4.7 (13,437) | 4.6 (102,012) |
| Trustpilot rating | 4.7 (32,028) | 4.1 (47,610) |
Cheapest plan for common trips in Japan
| Trip | Saily | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| 3 GB for 7 days | $7.99 | $8.00 |
| 10 GB for 15 days | $17.99 | $17.50 |
| 20 GB for 30 days | $24.99 | $25.00 |
| Unlimited for 7 days | $26.99 | $26.50 |
| Unlimited for 15 days | $48.99 | $48.00 |
Prices are the cheapest plan from each provider that covers the trip, from single-country plans checked on each provider’s own site. Scores and facts are worked out the same way for every provider. Not a hands-on test. Facts and ratings checked 20 Oct 2026. How we rate
The table updates itself when prices, facts or ratings change. Green prices are the cheaper of the two for that trip.
Price
The two are close. Airalo’s value-for-money score is a little higher than Saily’s across the trips we compare (checked 20 October 2026), but Saily wins on some destinations, so check the table above for yours.
Features
Both offer top-ups and 24/7 support. Saily also lets you add new countries to the same eSIM and offers a US phone number as a monthly add-on.
Refunds
Saily gives a full refund within 30 days if the eSIM isn’t installed or the plan isn’t activated. Airalo refunds unused eSIMs; expired or fully used ones are not eligible.
Ratings
Saily has the higher Trustpilot rating. Airalo has far more App Store ratings, with a similar average.
Who should pick which
- Saily if you want to add countries to one eSIM, need a US number, or value its strong Trustpilot rating.
- Airalo if it is cheaper for your destination in the table above.
Deals
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on the destination. Across all the trips we compare, Airalo scores a little higher on value for money (checked 20 October 2026), but Saily is cheaper on some of them.
Yes, both let you top up the same eSIM. Saily also lets you add new destinations to it.
Saily’s is clearer: a full refund within 30 days if the eSIM isn’t installed or activated. Airalo refunds unused eSIMs.
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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.
