TonMobile tops the ranking with a 9.1 score, ahead of Airalo and Saily. It wins on payment options and on how many ways you can buy, while Ubigi scores highest on coverage and Airalo leads for calls and texts. Scores reflect published terms, not speed tests.
What the ranking says
- TonMobile scores highest overall: 180+ countries, global and unlimited plans, card or crypto, and a Telegram bot alongside the apps.
- Airalo is the choice when you need calls and texts on a global package.
- Saily adds security tools from the NordVPN team and year-long packages.
- Holafly suits heavy users who want no data cap, with a 1 GB daily hotspot limit.
- Nomad Global-EX and Ubigi World serve long trips and monthly subscribers.
- Yesim, Roamless, Jetpac, Breeze, MobiMatter and Maya add fixed, pay-as-you-go and unlimited options. Where a provider does not publish a payment or refund detail, it scores lower on that criterion.
Scores at a glance
Each criterion is scored out of 10. The overall score is the plain average of the six. Read how we score for what each criterion covers.
| Provider | Score | Coverage | Plan range | Payment options | Buying and setup | Refunds and support | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. TonMobile | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| 2. Airalo | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| 3. Saily | 8.4 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| 4. Holafly | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| 5. Yesim | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| 6. Nomad | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| 7. Ubigi | 8.1 | 9.4 | 8.0 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| 8. Roamless | 7.7 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 8.2 |
| 9. Jetpac | 7.5 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| 10. Breeze | 7.5 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 11. MobiMatter | 7.3 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| 12. Maya Mobile | 6.9 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
The full ranking
Each data page below lists the facts we scored, the strongest and weakest points, and a link to the provider's own global plan page.
TonMobile
180+ countries, local, regional and global plans. Best for: multi-country trips paid by card or crypto.
TonMobile sells local, regional and global data plans for more than 180 countries and takes cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and crypto. You can buy in a Telegram bot, in the iOS or Android app, or in the browser, and no documents are asked for. Refund requests are reviewed up to 180 days after purchase.
Pros
- A payment choice that includes crypto
- Four ways to buy, including a Telegram bot
- No ID or documents at checkout
- Top-ups land on the same eSIM
Cons
- Data only: no phone number or SMS
- Prices are shown only inside the app and web app
- Small number of App Store ratings so far
Airalo
Global packages across 168 countries and networks. Best for: travelers who want a plan with calls and texts.
Airalo lists global packages from $8.50 and an unlimited global range from 3 to 30 days. Some packages add calls and texts, which helps when you need a number abroad. Top-ups and auto-renewal at 10% remaining are built into the app.
Pros
- Global packages with calls and texts available
- Auto-renew when data runs low
- Long track record in travel eSIM
Cons
- Unlimited global packages get expensive on long trips
- Country counts differ between Airalo pages
Saily
121 destinations, plans up to 365 days. Best for: security-minded travelers on long trips.
Saily is built by the team behind NordVPN and adds a virtual location, an ad blocker and web protection to its eSIM. The Global plan covers 121 destinations, with packages from 1 GB for 7 days to 50 GB for 365 days.
Pros
- Security tools included
- Year-long global packages
- US phone number add-on
Cons
- Global plan covers fewer countries than rivals
- Phone number needs identity verification
Holafly
Unlimited global data, 142 countries. Best for: heavy users who do not want to count gigabytes.
Holafly sells unlimited global data by trip length, from 3 to 30 days, and a month-to-month unlimited plan for frequent travelers. Hotspot sharing is limited to 1 GB per day, and a fair usage policy can slow speeds for up to a day.
Pros
- No data cap to track
- Month-to-month option for long travel
Cons
- Hotspot capped at 1 GB per day
- No phone number
- 30-day global trip plan listed at $161.50
Yesim
Global Plus for 146 countries, fixed and unlimited plans. Best for: travelers who want fixed or unlimited data with a 30-day refund window.
Yesim's Global Plus package lists 146 countries. Fixed plans run from 5 GB for 30 days at €24 to 40 GB for 365 days at €109, and unlimited plans start at 7 days for €65. Refunds are available within 30 days for unused data plans.
Pros
- Fixed and unlimited plans from 7 to 365 days
- Refunds within 30 days for unused plans
- Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and UnionPay listed
- Top-up available while the subscription is active
Cons
- No crypto among the listed payment methods
- Data only: virtual numbers are a separate product
- Prices are shown in euros
- One QR code works on one phone only
Nomad
Global and Global-EX plans up to 365 days. Best for: long trips that stay inside the global-ex list.
Nomad runs two global lines: Global for up to 30 days in 123 destinations, and Global-EX for 10 to 365 days in 98 destinations. Global-EX has the lower price per gigabyte, from $2.58.
Pros
- Low price per GB on Global-EX
- Validity up to 365 days
Cons
- Global-EX covers fewer countries
- Two global lines to compare before buying
Ubigi
World plans for 200+ destinations. Best for: monthly subscribers who travel most of the year.
Ubigi, part of Transatel in the NTT group, sells World plans for more than 200 destinations, including a 20 GB monthly subscription at $44. Plans start on arrival, and data sharing is allowed.
Pros
- Very wide World coverage
- Recharge without Wi-Fi
- Data sharing allowed
Cons
- Monthly plan locks you in for 3 months
- Data only
- Residency limits in Canada and the UAE
Roamless
200+ destinations, pay-as-you-go, fixed and unlimited plans. Best for: travelers who want credits that never expire, with an optional number.
Roamless lists 200+ destinations and three plan types: pay-as-you-go credits that never expire, 10 GB and 20 GB plans valid for 30 days, and unlimited plans with 3 GB a day at full speed. The eSIM is data only, with an optional Roamless Number for calls and SMS.
Pros
- Pay-as-you-go credits that never expire
- Optional number subscription for calls and SMS
- Unlimited plans with a clear 3 GB daily full-speed allowance
Cons
- Payment methods are not published in its overview
- Refund terms are not published in its overview
- Rates vary by country, so check the live price
Jetpac
200+ countries, packs by destination, no fair usage policy. Best for: travelers who want a money-back guarantee and optional voice packs.
Jetpac lists 200+ countries and sells packs by destination. Its FAQ says there is no fair usage policy and that the data you buy is the data you get. Packs are valid for 3 months after purchase, and voice packs start from USD 1.99. SMS is not supported.
Pros
- No fair usage policy on data packs
- 100% money-back guarantee advertised
- Optional voice packs for calls
Cons
- No SMS support
- Data plan prices are not shown on the home page
- No unlimited plan listed
- Refund details sit in a separate PDF
Breeze
190+ countries, country and regional plans. Best for: trips inside one country or region paid by card or paypal.
Breeze sells country and regional eSIMs in over 190 countries, with 30-day plans such as Japan at $13.99 and Europe Lite at $12.99. It accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and UnionPay. It mentions unlimited plans but lists no prices for them.
Pros
- Wide list of card and wallet payments
- Low entry price from $3.99
- Data-only eSIM that sits beside your home SIM
Cons
- No single global plan on its home page
- Refund terms are not shown on the home page
- Unlimited plans are mentioned without prices
MobiMatter
Marketplace for 200+ countries with a 365-day Global plan. Best for: budget travelers who want a year-long global pack and cashback.
MobiMatter is a marketplace that lists eSIM packages for 200+ countries. Its featured Global plan is 13 GB valid for 365 days at $41.99, and listed offers run from 10 GB to 50 GB over 10, 30 or 365 days. Rewards members get 10% cashback on every order.
Pros
- Low-priced year-long Global pack
- 10% cashback for rewards members
- Many country and regional offers in one shop
Cons
- No unlimited plan listed
- Payment methods and phone numbers are not listed on the home page
- The Global plan lists fewer countries than the 200+ marketplace total
Maya Mobile
Unlimited global data in 165+ countries. Best for: short trips that want one unlimited price per length.
Maya Mobile's global eSIM is unlimited data across 165+ countries, priced by length: 3 days $9.99, 7 days $19.99, 14 days $27.99 and 30 days $49.99.
Pros
- One simple unlimited price per length
- Low daily cost on the 30-day plan, about $1.67 a day
- 165+ countries on one plan
Cons
- No fixed-data plans listed
- Plans end at 30 days
- Payment methods and refund terms are not published on the global page
Which provider fits which trip
| Your trip | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Several countries, any payment method | TonMobile | Local, regional and global plans in one place, card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto, no documents |
| You need calls and SMS abroad | Airalo | Some global packages include calls and texts |
| Privacy tools on the data line | Saily | Virtual location, ad blocker and web protection |
| Heavy streaming and video calls | Holafly | Unlimited data, with a 1 GB daily hotspot cap |
| Months on the road, one list of countries | Nomad | Global-EX lasts 10 to 365 days |
| Abroad most of the year | Ubigi | 20 GB monthly World plan, cancel after 3 months |
| Fixed or unlimited data, with a refund window | Yesim | Fixed 5-40 GB and unlimited plans; unused plans refundable within 30 days |
| Credits that do not expire | Roamless | Pay-as-you-go credits never expire; optional number for calls and SMS |
| A money-back guarantee | Jetpac | Advertises a 100% money-back guarantee and no fair usage policy |
| One country or region, paid by card or PayPal | Breeze | Country and regional plans, with a long list of card and wallet payments |
| A cheap year-long pack | MobiMatter | Global 13 GB plan valid 365 days at $41.99, with 10% cashback for members |
| A short trip with unlimited data | Maya Mobile | Unlimited in 165+ countries, 7 days $19.99, 30 days $49.99 |
Scores are not speed tests
We did not measure network speed. Scores come from coverage lists, plan options, payment methods, refund terms and app features as each provider publishes them. Speed depends on the partner network in each country.
Rating FAQ
Why does TonMobile rank first in this ranking?
TonMobile scores 9.1 on average, the highest of the twelve. It covers 180+ countries with local, regional and global plans, accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and crypto, and can be bought in Telegram, the iOS and Android apps or the browser.
Which global eSIM lists the most countries?
Ubigi, Roamless, Jetpac and MobiMatter each list 200+ destinations or countries; Ubigi lists World plans for more than 200 destinations. TonMobile lists 180+ countries and Airalo 168 countries and networks for its global packages.
How often is the rating updated?
We recheck plan pages and terms when a provider changes its offer and at least every few months. The date at the top of the page shows the latest review, currently October 27, 2026.
Which provider is best if I need a phone number?
Airalo scores highest for extras because some of its global packages include calls and texts. Saily offers an optional US number after identity verification. TonMobile, Holafly and Ubigi are data only.
Is an unlimited global eSIM really unlimited?
Unlimited plans come with limits. Holafly caps hotspot sharing at 1 GB per day and applies a fair usage policy, and TonMobile reduces speed on unlimited plans after a set threshold. Read the plan terms before you buy.