Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
BNESIM vs Yesim
Yesim
Higher score in this comparison
BNESIM
What sets them apart
| Compare | BNESIMReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | YesimReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.35 | €0.92Lower |
| Countries covered | from 200 | 170 |
| Reference plan prices | US 10GB/30d EUR 6.99, 20GB EUR 11.99, 50GB EUR 29.99, unlimited 10 days EUR 29.00; Japan 10GB/30d EUR 5.99, 20GB EUR 9.99, 50GB EUR 19.99; Germany 10GB/30d EUR 11.99, 20GB EUR 19.99, 50GB EUR 46.99; Thailand 5GB/30d EUR 7.78 (EUR 3.35 new rate), 10GB/30d EUR 14.18 (EUR 7.21), 20GB/30d EUR 26.88 (EUR 13.94); Turkey, Mexico and UK not stated | US from €1.50 / day; UK from €1.90 / day; Europe (Germany, France, Spain) from €1.90 / day; Japan from €1.83 / day; Thailand from €1.40 / day; Turkey from €1.90 / day; Mexico from €2.63 / day; global Pay & Fly from €0.92 / GB |
| Fair use policy | Unlimited data plans: provider may limit connection speed when network resources are heavily consumed; IPTV, continuous download and general audio/video streaming not allowed on Unlimited plans, short social videos allowed. Unlimited calls/SIM card: usage above 5GB per day or 100GB per month may lead to suspension. | A plan day is 24 hours of unlimited internet from the moment of connection; the next day is deducted only when you reconnect after the previous 24 hours expire. Pay & Fly is charged per MB used and the balance never expires. |
| Price per GB from | €0.60 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Networks | Not confirmed | T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T, Orange, Verizon, Telefonica, Airtel, Tele2, O2 |
| 10 GB in Europe | €11.99 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | €6.99 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | €5.99 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Marketplace).
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Key differences
- Yesim scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Price from is lower at Yesim: €0.92 vs €3.35.
- Support channels: only BNESIM offers Chat, Phone.
- Support channels: only Yesim offers Community.
- Founded is lower at BNESIM: 2017 vs 2019.
- Region: only BNESIM offers Local.
- Features: only Yesim offers 5G.
Our verdict on each
BNESIM
BNESIM sells local, regional and global eSIM plans through a marketplace model, with prices from €3.35 and €0.60 per GB, so it suits travellers who want to weigh allowance and cost before buying. Coverage reaches from 200 countries, and top-ups plus the BNE GO device extend the options for longer trips.
Yesim
Yesim is an eSIM marketplace for travellers who want daily unlimited passes alongside a per GB global balance. Coverage of 170 countries, hotspot sharing and a Pay & Fly rate of €0.92 per GB suit short trips that cross several regions.
Score breakdown
| Area | BNESIM | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Prices start at €3.35 and €0.60 per GB, with the US plan at €6.99 against €11.99 in Germany. | 9.9Higher |
| Offer | 9.4Higher | 9.2Coverage of 170 countries, unlimited day passes, hotspot sharing and a per GB balance from €0.92 keep the offer broad. |
| Trust | 8.2 | 8.2 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | BNESIM | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.35 | €0.92 |
| Countries covered | from 200 | 170 |
How they place
| Ranking | BNESIM | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 162 of 926 | 23 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 170 of 918 | 23 of 918 |
Also worth a look
Pelago by Singapore Airlines has price from at €0.73, against €3.35 for BNESIM and €0.92 for Yesim.
Pelago by Singapore Airlines reviewSources behind this comparison
BNESIM
- bnesim.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- shop.bnesim.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Yesim
- yesim.app: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BNESIM | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more | Regional, Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Marketplace | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | BNESIM Limited | Genesis Group AG |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2017Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Pocket Wi-Fi
| Fact | BNESIM | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Data allowance | 5 GB global data included with the BNE GO device (top-ups sold in app) | Not confirmed |
| Devices connected | 16 | Not confirmed |
| Pickup and delivery | Free express shipping; device shipped same day as order | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BNESIM | Yesim | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.35below the median | €0.92lowest quarter | €4.99 |
| Price per GB from | €0.60lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | from 200highest quarter | 170above the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | €11.99below the median | Not confirmed | €12 |
| 10 GB in the US | €6.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €15.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | €5.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €15.99 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
BNESIM
Pros
- Coverage of from 200 countries, with local, regional and global plans to choose between.
- Unlimited data plans are offered, and the fair use policy allows short social video while capping heavy streaming and speed during busy periods.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, including a help centre, chat, email and a phone line.
Cons
- Prices differ by destination, with €11.99 for the German plan against €6.99 for the US plan.
- The unlimited data option carries a fair use policy that reduces speed when the network is busy and rules out IPTV, continuous downloads and general video streaming.
Yesim
Pros
- A global balance from €0.92 per GB next to unlimited day passes, so you can pay for a week of data or a single heavy day.
- Coverage of 170 countries with hotspot sharing and instant activation on major host networks.
- Top-ups are available and the per GB balance never expires, which suits longer routes (short trip and long trip).
Cons
- The unlimited plan is metered in plan days: the next day is deducted only when you reconnect, so a long streaming session spends a day quickly.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line listed.
- Coverage of 170 countries sits below Zwitchy's 200, which matters on trips that cross several regions at once.
Who each suits
BNESIM
Who it suits
- Travellers comparing cost per GB across destinations before paying, since reference rates are published per country.
- Groups sharing a connection, since the BNE GO router connects 16 devices at the same time.
- Travellers on short trip and long trip trips, with local, regional and global plans to match the itinerary.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone shopping for a single market on the cheapest entry plan, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Travellers whose trip is centred on Israel, since SimToIsrael starts at $25.
Yesim
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trips who want unlimited data for a set day instead of counting gigabytes.
- Longer routes where a toppable balance that never expires beats buying a fresh plan at each border.
- People who need hotspot sharing for a laptop or tablet while moving between countries.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone whose route needs the longest country list: Zwitchy covers 200.
- Travellers who only need a single destination: SimToIsrael lists prices from $25.
- Anyone who wants live phone support, since support runs on email, help centre and community.
Current offers
BNESIM
Current offer
Discount code
Save up to 70% with new rates: up to 70% off new rates in 40+ countries
Lower rates applied to listed country plans such as Singapore 5GB/30d EUR 3.35 and Thailand 5GB/30d EUR 3.35; original prices shown alongside
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
BNESIM
What do BNESIM plans cost?+
Prices start at €3.35, and the lowest per GB rate is €0.60. Rates move by destination: €6.99 for the US plan, €5.99 for Japan and €11.99 for Germany, so a given allowance costs less in some countries than others.
How many countries does BNESIM cover?+
Coverage spans from 200 countries, sold as local, regional and global plans. A regional plan suits a route across neighbouring countries, a global plan covers itineraries that cross regions, and local plans are listed for single-country trips.
Yesim
How much does Yesim cost?+
Global Pay & Fly starts at €0.92 per GB, charged by the megabyte. Unlimited day passes are listed per destination, with the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico each at its own rate, so you can mix a fixed run of unlimited days with pay as you go data.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is available on the day pass plans, and the fair use policy sets the limit. A plan day runs from the moment you connect, and the next day is deducted only when you reconnect after the previous one has expired, so a heavy streaming session uses up a full day quickly.
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