Updated October 18, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Bcengi TravelPass vs esimatic
Bcengi TravelPass
esimatic
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | Bcengi TravelPassReviewVisitVisit | esimaticReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10 | $3.99Lower |
| Countries covered | 200 | from 200 |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Reference plan prices | US $1.68/GB; UK $1.19/GB; Europe $1.19/GB; Japan $2.82/GB; Thailand $1.81/GB; Turkey $1.54/GB; Mexico $4.86/GB; Africa $7.35/GB; Caribbean $6.24/GB; Oceania $12.88/GB; top-ups $10/$25/$50/$100, no expiry | US 10GB/30d US$17.49; Japan 10GB/30d US$14.90; Europe 36-country 10GB/30d US$24.49; Global 10GB/30d US$82.89 |
| Fair use policy | No fair use cap; pay-as-you-go prepaid balance that never expires, metered and billed per kilobyte, no bundles | Day Plan: Daily 1 GB High Speed. Unlimited speed thereafter: 1.25 Mb/s. The daily data is renewed every 24 hours. |
| Networks | AT&T, Verizon Wireless, 3, Everything Everywhere, O2, DOCOMO, KDDI Corporation, Rakuten, AIS GSM, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri, TELCEL GSM | AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, T Mobile |
| 10 GB in Europe | $11.90Lower | $24.49 |
| 10 GB in the US | $16.80Lower | $17.49 |
| 10 GB in Japan | $28.20 | $14.90Lower |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $1.49 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Same on both: Hotspot sharing (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Mvno).
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Key differences
- esimatic scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at esimatic: $3.99 vs $10.
- Unlimited data: only esimatic.
- Networks: only Bcengi TravelPass offers AT&T, 3, Everything Everywhere.
- Networks: only esimatic offers AT&T Mobility, T Mobile.
- 10 GB in Europe is lower at Bcengi TravelPass: $11.90 vs $24.49.
- 10 GB in the US is lower at Bcengi TravelPass: $16.80 vs $17.49.
- 10 GB in Japan is lower at esimatic: $14.90 vs $28.20.
- Region: only esimatic offers Local, Regional.
- Features: only esimatic offers Unlimited data.
Our verdict on each
Bcengi TravelPass
Bcengi TravelPass suits short-trip travellers and light users who want one balance across 200 countries rather than a bundle per border. The prepaid balance never expires and there is no fair use cap, so heavy use is a top-up rather than a cutoff, which is a real change from fixed-quota plans.
esimatic
Esimatic suits short trip and long trip travellers who want one seller for local, regional and global plans rather than juggling carriers. Per GB from $1.49 is the figure to weigh, and unlimited data with hotspot sharing come as standard on a single profile.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bcengi TravelPass | esimatic |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Regional steps are steep: $28.20 for Japan against $11.90 for Europe, and $16.80 for the US. | 8.9Reference plans price the US at $17.49 and Europe at $24.49, with per GB from $1.49. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherA global profile, no fair use cap, a balance that never expires, and 5g, hotspot and instant activation in one plan. | 9.1Features run unlimited data, 5G and hotspot, unlimited data is a yes, and top-ups are available across local, regional and global plans. |
| Trust | 8.2 | 9.1HigherEsimatic Limited is registered in HK, sells as an mvno and offers a 30 day money back window. |
Pick Bcengi TravelPass if, pick esimatic if
Pick Bcengi TravelPass if 10 gb in europe and 10 gb in the us matter most.
Pick esimatic if trust, price from, unlimited data, and 10 gb in japan matter most.
Also worth a look
Simbye has price from at $1.99, against $10 for Bcengi TravelPass and $3.99 for esimatic.
Simbye reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Bcengi TravelPass | esimatic |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 19 of 926 | 25 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 19 of 918 | 25 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bcengi TravelPass | esimatic |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Budget |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Legal entity | Dejitech, Inc. dba Bcengi | Esimatic Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 2018 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bcengi TravelPass | esimatic | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10highest quarter | $3.99above the median | $3.97 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $1.49below the median | $2 |
| Countries covered | 200highest quarter | from 200highest quarter | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | $11.90below the median | $24.49highest quarter | $12 |
| 10 GB in the US | $16.80above the median | $17.49above the median | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | $28.20highest quarter | $14.90below the median | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Bcengi TravelPass
Pros
- A prepaid balance that never expires, so an unused top-up is not lost.
- Metered per kilobyte with no fair use cap, so there is no quota cliff mid-trip.
- Top-ups are available in several sizes, letting you load a lump sum before a long flight.
Cons
- Entry pricing starts at $10, above the €5 median across the site.
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy streaming and hotspot use draw the balance down quickly.
- Usage is metered per kilobyte against a prepaid balance, so topping up has to be planned into the trip rather than left to a bundle.
esimatic
Pros
- Coverage of from 200 countries runs well above the 100 median across the brands on the site.
- The per GB rank of 52 of 118 is far stronger than the entry price rank of 125 of 296, so allowances are generous for the money.
- Unlimited data and hotspot sharing are both a yes, so one phone can hand out data to a laptop or a second device.
Cons
- Phone is not among its support channels (email, chat and help centre), while 73.5% of the brands on the site list a phone line.
- On entry price the rank is 125 of 296, so the headline figure sits well down the field.
- The fair use policy throttles the day plan once the daily high speed allowance is used, so unlimited data is not full speed all day.
Who each suits
Bcengi TravelPass
Who it suits
- Short trips that cross several borders, where one account is easier than a plan per country.
- Light users who would rather be metered per GB than buy a bundle they may not use.
- Travellers sharing a connection with a laptop or tablet while out.
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, where unlimited data is the priority rather than paying per kilobyte.
- eSIMGo.is, if the entry price decides it: it starts at $0.99.
- SimToIsrael, if a tighter entry price matters more: it starts at $25.
esimatic
Who it suits
- Travellers who want broad coverage and unlimited data from a single seller, and who weigh the per GB rate more heavily than the entry price of $0.79.
- US visitors who want their eSIM to land on AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless and T Mobile and to share that connection with a group.
- Anyone crossing several countries in one trip, since local, regional and global packages and short trip and long trip plans match both quick breaks and extended stays.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want the smallest possible first payment, since Superalink eSIM starts at $0.79 against the $3.99 entry figure here.
- Travellers whose route fits inside a shorter country list, where Cherry Roam covers 150 countries against from 200 countries here.
- Travellers who want a physical device to hand round instead of an eSIM profile, since Travelist WiFi rents hardware from ¥770.
Country by country
| Country | Bcengi TravelPass | esimatic |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Yes | No |
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Anguilla | Yes | No |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Yes | No |
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Armenia | Yes | No |
| Aruba | Yes | No |
8 of 194 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Bcengi TravelPass
How much does Bcengi TravelPass cost?+
Entry pricing starts at $10, and published rates are per GB rather than fixed bundles, so cost follows usage. A Europe allowance is $11.90, a Japan allowance is $28.20 and the US is $16.80. Top-ups are available in several sizes and carry no expiry.
Does the eSIM give unlimited data?+
Unlimited data is not offered. Bcengi TravelPass runs on a pay-as-you-go prepaid balance, metered and billed per kilobyte, with no bundles and no fair use cap. Heavy use simply draws the balance down rather than triggering a cutoff, and top-ups can be added at any time.
esimatic
What does an esimatic plan cost?+
Plans start at $3.99, and the cheapest per GB figure is $1.49. The published reference plans include the US at $17.49, Japan at $14.90 and a Europe-wide package at $24.49. Each arrives with a monthly validity window, so the per GB rate is the more useful number for a long trip.
Is the unlimited data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is listed as available, but the fair use policy sets the pace. The day plan gives a daily allowance of high speed data, then unlimited data continues at a throttled rate, and the allowance renews on a rolling daily cycle. You keep browsing all day, just not at full speed once the allowance is spent.