Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Airalo vs Roamless
Airalo
Higher score in this comparison
Roamless
Where Airalo and Roamless differ
| Compare | AiraloReviewVisitVisit | RoamlessReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4 | $3.95 |
| Unlimited data | YesHas it | No |
| Reference plan prices | US 4.00 EUR; UK 4.00 EUR; Germany 4.00 EUR; Italy 4.00 EUR; Spain 4.00 EUR; Japan 4.00 EUR; Turkey 4.00 EUR; Egypt 5.00 EUR; Armenia 4.50 EUR | US 10 GB $22.45, Europe 10 GB $30.95, Japan 10 GB $14.95 (30-day fixed data plans, USD) |
| Fair use policy | Unlimited plans have no fixed data cap; after more than 3GB per day, speed is throttled to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day and the daily allowance resets every 24 hours from activation; personal, non-commercial use only, no reselling or machine-to-machine use | No speed limits or throttling; fixed data plans expire after 30 days; credits never expire but become inactive after 12 months of inactivity |
| Seller type | Marketplace | Mvno |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $2.25 |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Networks | Not confirmed | Verizon, AT&T, KDDI, Softbank |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | $30.95 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | $22.45 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $14.95 |
Same on both: Countries covered (from 200), Hotspot sharing (Yes), Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- Airalo scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Unlimited data: only Airalo.
- Region: only Airalo offers Local, Regional.
- Features: only Airalo offers Unlimited data.
- Features: only Roamless offers 5G.
Our verdict on each
Airalo
Airalo suits short trips and longer stays that want one shop for local, regional and global eSIMs, with unlimited plans, hotspot sharing and instant activation in the range. Coverage reaches from 200 countries, and entry plans start at €4 for a single destination or a whole region.
Roamless
Roamless suits travellers who want a single app for short trips and longer stays, with activation straight after purchase and 5G on major networks. The trade-off is the price per GB of $2.25, above the €1.50 median, and fixed data plans that run out on a set number of days.
Score breakdown
| Area | Airalo | Roamless |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry plans start at €4, under a site median of €5, with local, regional and global options across a broad destination list. | 8.8Price per GB of $2.25 sits above the €1.50 median, with entry price of $3.95. |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 9.1 |
| Trust | 8.2 | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Airalo | Roamless |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 59 of 926 | 72 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 60 of 918 | 73 of 918 |
Sources behind this comparison
Airalo
- airalo.com: 16 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Roamless
- roamless.com: 19 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.roamless.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Airalo | Roamless |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activation | 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Marketplace | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | AirGSM Pte Ltd | Roamless Technologies Inc. |
| Headquarters | Singapore | United States |
| Founded | 2019 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Airalo | Roamless | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $2.25above the median | $2 |
| Countries covered | from 200highest quarter | from 200highest quarter | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | $30.95highest quarter | $12 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | $22.45highest quarter | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $14.95below the median | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Airalo
Pros
- Coverage of from 200 countries, with local, regional and global plans for multi-country trips
- Unlimited data plans, hotspot sharing and instant activation are all listed in unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation
- Top-ups are available, so data can be added mid-trip without buying a new eSIM
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line to call
- Airalo sells as a marketplace, so the network behind a plan and its terms depend on which seller you pick
- Unlimited plans follow a fair use policy for personal, non-commercial use only, with speed slowed after heavy daily use
Roamless
Pros
- Coverage of from 200 countries from a single account, well above the 74 median
- Hotspot sharing and 5G are both included, along with instant activation
- Fixed data plans carry no speed limits or throttling, so the allowance is what you pay for
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy use needs a top-up
- Price per GB of $2.25 is above the €1.50 median, and entry price of $3.95 ranks low
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line
Who each suits
Airalo
Who it suits
- Travellers on a short trip buying a plan for a single destination
- Longer itineraries that need a regional or global plan across several countries
- People who want hotspot sharing and top-ups handled from one account
Who should look elsewhere
- eSIMGo.is, which starts at $0.99 and competes on entry price alone rather than on destination range
- SimToIsrael, priced at $25, for a plan aimed at a single market rather than from 200 destinations
- Zwitchy, which also covers 200 countries, if you want a second marketplace with the same reach to compare against
Roamless
Who it suits
- Travellers on a short trip who want data live shortly after buying
- People moving between several countries without swapping providers
- Longer stays that want top-ups instead of one large prepaid block
Who should look elsewhere
- Heavy data users who want an unlimited plan rather than counting gigabytes
- Price-led shoppers, since $0.99 is a cheaper way in
- Anyone who wants phone support, as email, chat and help centre leaves it out
Current offers
Questions about each
Airalo
How much do Airalo eSIMs cost?+
Entry plans start at €4, under a site median of €5. Reference prices for the US, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan and Turkey sit close to that figure, while Egypt and Armenia cost a little more.
Does Airalo sell unlimited data plans, and are they really unlimited?+
Unlimited data plans are part of the range, listed alongside hotspot sharing and instant activation. They run on a fair use policy for personal, non-commercial use only: there is no fixed data cap, but speed slows once heavy daily use is passed, and the allowance resets each day from activation.
Roamless
What does data cost on Roamless?+
Plans start at $3.95, and the price per GB begins at $2.25. Reference fixed data plans are $22.45 for the United States, $30.95 for Europe and $14.95 for Japan, all in US dollars.
How long does a Roamless plan last?+
Fixed data plans expire on a set number of days, so the allowance has to be used inside that window. Any credits you buy separately do not expire on a date, though they go inactive after a period of inactivity.