Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
eSIMFOX DE vs USIMS
eSIMFOX DE
USIMS
Higher score in this comparison
eSIMFOX DE vs USIMS: the differences
| Compare | eSIMFOX DEReviewVisitVisit | USIMSReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1.99 | $2 |
| Price per GB from | €2.99 | $0.90 |
| Countries covered | 200Higher | 120 |
| Unlimited data | YesHas it | No |
| Reference plan prices | US 1GB 7d EUR2.99; Europe 1GB 7d EUR2.99; UK 1GB 7d EUR2.99; Japan 1GB 7d EUR4.99; Thailand 1GB 7d EUR2.99; Turkey 1GB 7d EUR2.99; Mexico from EUR6.99; Global from EUR4.99 | US 10GB 10 days $15; France 10GB 10 days $9; UK 10GB 10 days $9; Japan 10GB 10 days $15; Turkey 5GB 10 days $10 |
| 10 GB in Europe | €15.99 | $9 |
| 10 GB in the US | €15.99 | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | €34.99 | $15 |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Networks | AT&T, T Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica, Movistar, O2, T Mobile (Europe), NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI, SK Telecom, Optus, Telstra, Telus, Claro, Truphone, Telkomsel, Celcom | Not confirmed |
| Seller type | Marketplace | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- USIMS scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Countries covered is higher at eSIMFOX DE: 200 vs 120.
- Unlimited data: only eSIMFOX DE.
- Region: only eSIMFOX DE offers Regional.
- Features: only eSIMFOX DE offers Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot.
Our verdict on each
eSIMFOX DE
eSIMFOX DE is a German marketplace eSIM for travelers who want one shop for regional and global plans instead of a single carrier feed. The lowest plan price is €1.99, and 200 countries covered makes it a practical pick for trips that cross several borders, with top-ups and instant activation available.
USIMS
USIMS suits short break travelers and extended stay travelers who want fixed data pricing across broad coverage, with entry pricing at $2 and reach across 120 markets. Support runs through email, chat and help centre, and top ups allow extended use without unlimited data.
Score breakdown
| Area | eSIMFOX DE | USIMS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Price from €1.99 sits below the site median of €5, while €2.99 per GB runs above the €1.50 median. | 9.4HigherEntry pricing sits at $2 with per GB pricing at $0.90. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherHotspot sharing, 5G and unlimited data are listed under unlimited data, 5g and hotspot, and the plans target short trip and long trip travel. | 8.9Reach spans 120 markets with global availability and instant activation. |
| Trust | 8.0 | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | eSIMFOX DE | USIMS |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 15 of 926 | 14 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 15 of 918 | 14 of 918 |
Choosing between them
Pick eSIMFOX DE if offer, countries covered, and unlimited data matter most.
Pick USIMS if cost matter most.
What we checked
eSIMFOX DE
- esimfox.com: 21 facts, checked September 26, 2026
USIMS
- usims.com: 12 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | eSIMFOX DE | USIMS |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more | Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Budget, Marketplace | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | eSIM FOX GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2023 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | eSIMFOX DE | USIMS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 200highest quarter | 120at the median | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
eSIMFOX DE
Pros
- Coverage of 200 countries, with regional and global plans for regional and global trips.
- Instant activation is listed, which suits short trips and last-minute purchases.
- Top-ups are available, so a plan can be topped up without buying a new one.
Cons
- The cheapest data rate is €2.99 per GB, so heavy data use costs more than the low entry price suggests.
- Selling as a marketplace, the host network on a plan can differ from the plan next to it, so the network has to be checked per plan.
USIMS
Pros
- Entry pricing at $2 keeps trial costs low versus Simsima at $1.50.
- Per GB pricing at $0.90 supports clear budgeting across reference plans for the US, France, the UK, Japan and Turkey.
- Coverage across 120 markets with global availability suits multi destination trips.
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy streaming travelers may need repeated top ups tied to $0.90.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, without phone help for urgent travel issues.
- Coverage across 120 markets is narrower than some marketplace rivals with wider reach.
Who each suits
eSIMFOX DE
Who it suits
- Travelers on short trips who want activation straight after purchase, since instant activation is listed.
- Anyone crossing several borders, since 200 countries covered with regional and global plans sit in one catalogue.
- Readers who want unlimited data, hotspot sharing and 5G on the same plan, since all three are listed.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing the lowest entry price, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Travelers who want a carrier's own travel pass rather than a marketplace catalogue, for example MTN at NGN 5,000.
- Anyone focused on a single destination, since SimToIsrael starts at $25.
USIMS
Who it suits
- Short break travelers seeking low entry pricing at $2 with instant activation.
- Extended stay travelers needing reach across 120 markets with top ups.
- Budget focused travelers comparing per GB value at $0.90 against co:sim.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers seeking unlimited data may prefer GlocalMe for different plan structures, since unlimited data is not offered.
- Travelers wanting phone support may prefer co:sim options, since USIMS support runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Current offers
eSIMFOX DE
Current offer
Discount code
20% off all fixed-data plans: 20% off
Shown as reduced price on USA, Europe and Japan pages, e.g. USA 10GB 30 days was €19.99 now €15.99; applies to fixed data packages
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
100MB of Data on us to try eSIMFOX: 100MB free
Free trial data for new customers, no code stated
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Starter / Pro / Elite commission tiers for partners: 10% / 15% / 20% commission per sale
0-10 sales/month 10%, 11-50 sales/month 15%, 50+ sales/month 20%; monthly payouts, 30-day cookie
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
eSIMFOX DE
What do eSIMFOX DE plans cost?+
Plans start at €1.99, which sits below the site median of €5. The cheapest data rate is €2.99 per GB, above the site median of €1.50. Bigger bundles sit higher, so the size you pick drives the per-GB figure more than the entry price does.
How many countries does eSIMFOX DE cover?+
Coverage runs to 200 countries, well above the site median of 74. Plans come as regional or global options under regional and global, and the host network list under AT&T, T Mobile and Verizon shows who serves your route.
USIMS
What does USIMS data cost?+
USIMS entry pricing sits at $2, while per GB pricing sits at $0.90. Reference plans cover the US, France, the UK, Japan and Turkey with fixed allowances tied to set validity windows. Costs vary by market and allowance, so travelers should match destination and trip length to plan choice.
Which countries does USIMS cover?+
USIMS reaches across 120 markets with global availability. Reference options include the US, France, the UK, Japan and Turkey, which suits multi market itineraries. Travelers headed elsewhere should confirm destination support before purchase, since plan lists vary by market.