Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
aloSIM vs Holafly
Holafly
aloSIM
Higher score in this comparison
aloSIM vs Holafly: the differences
| Compare | aloSIMReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | HolaflyReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.50 | €45.95 |
| Countries covered | from 200 | 200 |
| Reference plan prices | US from $3.50, Canada from $3.50, Mexico from $5.00, UK from $3.50, Spain from $3.50, Australia from $4.00, Europe from $5.00, Global from $10.00 (USD, 7-day starting plans) | USA unlimited: 3 days USD 11.90, 5 days USD 20.50, 7 days USD 27.50, 10 days USD 36.50, 15 days USD 50.50, 30 days USD 73.90; Europe unlimited: same table; Japan unlimited: same table; global monthly Unlimited EUR 59.95/month; global monthly Light 25 GB EUR 45.95/month |
| Fair use policy | Unlimited plans give a set amount of full-speed data per 24 hours, then speed drops to 512 KBPS for the rest of that 24-hour period (2 GB per day in the US) | Network operators apply an international Fair Usage Policy that can temporarily reduce speed for no more than one (1) day |
| Networks | T Mobile, EE, H3G, KDDI Corporation | AT&T, T Mobile |
| Top-ups | YesHas it | No |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €1.84 |
| 10 GB in Europe | $12 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | $15 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | $15 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), 5G (Yes), Seller type (Mvno).
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Key differences
- aloSIM scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.6.
- Networks: only aloSIM offers EE, H3G, KDDI Corporation.
- Networks: only Holafly offers AT&T.
- Top-ups: only aloSIM.
- Region: only aloSIM offers Local, Regional.
Our verdict on each
aloSIM
aloSIM suits travellers who want local, regional and global plans in one place, with entry plans starting at $3.50 and instant activation among the listed features. Unlimited data is offered, 5G and hotspot sharing are supported, and a short break or a multi-country stay is easy to cover on a budget plan.
Holafly
Holafly suits travelers who would rather pay once and stop counting gigabytes: unlimited data across 200 countries, plans from €45.95, and hotspot sharing as standard. The trade-off sits in setup, with top-ups not offered and a Fair Usage Policy that can slow speeds for a stretch.
Score breakdown
| Area | aloSIM | Holafly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry plans start at $3.50, and US plans cost $15 while UK plans cost $12 for the same allowance. | 8.4 |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 9.1Runs as an MVNO on AT&T and T Mobile in the US, with the offer scoring 9.1 overall. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.2 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | aloSIM | Holafly |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 127 of 926 | 90 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 136 of 918 | 91 of 918 |
Sources behind this comparison
aloSIM
- alosim.com: 20 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Holafly
- holafly.com: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | aloSIM | Holafly |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Budget | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | AffinityClick Inc. | Holafly Limited |
| Headquarters | Canada | Ireland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | aloSIM | Holafly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €1.84above the median | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | from 200highest quarter | 200highest quarter | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | $12at the median | Not confirmed | $12 |
| 10 GB in the US | $15at the median | Not confirmed | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | $15at the median | Not confirmed | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
aloSIM
Pros
- Local, regional and global plans sit under one roof, so a single-country trip and a multi-country stay both work.
- Entry plans start at $3.50, with US plans at $15 and Japan at $15.
- 5G and hotspot sharing are supported, and instant activation is among the listed features.
Cons
- Unlimited data comes with a fair use policy: a set amount of full-speed data per day, then reduced speed for the rest of that day.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so a phone line is not among the listed channels.
- aloSIM runs as an MVNO, so its plans resell capacity from networks such as T Mobile, EE and H3G rather than running its own.
Holafly
Pros
- Unlimited data across 200 countries on a global plan, subject to an international Fair Usage Policy.
- Prices run from €45.95, with a starting rate of €1.84 per GB.
- Hotspot sharing is included, so a laptop or a second phone can share the same plan.
Cons
- Top-ups are not among its feature set (unlimited data, 5g and hotspot), so extra data needs a new plan rather than an extension mid-trip.
- Unlimited data still sits under an international Fair Usage Policy, where network operators can temporarily reduce speed.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Who each suits
aloSIM
Who it suits
- Travellers on a short trip who want a low entry price and instant activation.
- People crossing several countries who prefer a regional or global plan to buying each local plan separately.
- Anyone who needs 5G or hotspot sharing on a budget eSIM.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone looking for a lower entry price than $3.50 on the shortest trips, where eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Travellers who want phone support, since support runs on email, chat and help centre.
- People who need a full-speed allowance every day, since the fair use policy slows speeds after a daily amount of full-speed data.
Holafly
Who it suits
- Travellers on a long or multi-country trip who would rather not track data use.
- People sharing a connection with a laptop or a second phone on the move.
- Anyone buying connectivity for the whole trip in advance and wanting instant activation.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers on a tight budget buying a single country: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Anyone whose trip is only in Israel: SimToIsrael plans run from $25.
- Travellers who want to add data part-way through a trip, since top-ups are not offered here.
Questions about each
aloSIM
What does an aloSIM plan cost to start with?+
Plans start at $3.50 for short starting packages. Reference plans cost $15 in the US, $12 in the UK and $15 in Japan, so the cost per GB moves with the market and the size of the bundle you pick.
Is unlimited data really unlimited?+
Not at full speed. A fair use policy gives a set amount of full-speed data per day, after which speed drops for the rest of that day. Unlimited data is listed among the features, so read it as a high-usage allowance with a daily cap rather than uncapped throughput.
Holafly
How much does a Holafly eSIM cost?+
Plans start at €45.95 and the published rate per GB is €1.84. Reference prices are listed for USA, Europe and Japan unlimited plans, plus global monthly Unlimited and Light options, all under the same international Fair Usage Policy, so the full cost of a trip can be set before departure.
How many countries does Holafly cover?+
Coverage spans 200 countries on a global plan set, which suits both regional and worldwide trips. In the US the eSIM runs on AT&T and T Mobile, and 5G is available in Japan where the local network offers it.
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