Updated October 14, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Ezy eSIM vs nextSiM.eu
Ezy eSIM
nextSiM.eu
Higher score in this comparison
Ezy eSIM vs nextSiM.eu: the differences
| Compare | Ezy eSIMReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | nextSiM.euReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2 | €1.71 |
| Countries covered | from 130 | 210 |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Reference plan prices | US $2, Europe $4, Japan $2, Thailand $2, Australia $2, Indonesia $2.50, Vietnam $3 (entry 'from' prices, USD) | US 1GB/7d 2.44 EUR; UK 1GB/7d 1.90 EUR; Germany 1GB/7d 1.71 EUR; Europe 1GB/7d 2.22 EUR; Japan 1GB/7d 2.91 EUR; Thailand 1GB/7d 2.79 EUR; Global 1GB/7d 11.31 EUR |
| Fair use policy | Full speed, no speed reduction | Unlimited Standard: 1 GB at maximum speed then unlimited at 512 Kbps, per 24-hour period; Unlimited Plus: 2 GB at maximum speed then unlimited at 2 Mbps |
| Networks | NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI, Rakuten Mobile | AT&T USA, T Mobile USA, Verizon USA, The Alaska Wireless Network, O2 (Telefonica Germany), T Mobile Telekom Germany, Vodafone Germany, EE UK, H3G UK, O2 UK, Vodafone UK, Manx Telecom, KDDI Au, NTT Docomo Japan, Rakuten, SoftBank Japan, AIS Thailand, DTAC Thailand, True Move H Universal Communication, True Thailand |
| 10 GB in Europe | $21 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | $17 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | $13 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Hotspot sharing (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Marketplace).
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Key differences
- nextSiM.eu scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Unlimited data: only nextSiM.eu.
- Networks: only Ezy eSIM offers NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI.
- Networks: only nextSiM.eu offers AT&T USA, T Mobile USA, Verizon USA.
- Support channels: only nextSiM.eu offers Phone.
- Region: only Ezy eSIM offers Local.
- Features: only nextSiM.eu offers Unlimited data.
- Pricing model: only Ezy eSIM offers Budget.
- Pricing model: only nextSiM.eu offers Marketplace.
Our verdict on each
Ezy eSIM
Ezy eSIM is a budget marketplace selling local, regional and global plans from $2, which suits short trips and long trips where budget matters more than the widest network list. The catch is that from 130 countries sit behind a marketplace model, and marketplace sellers set the local detail.
nextSiM.eu
nextSiM.eu is a Romanian marketplace eSIM that suits travelers who want regional and global plans in one place, with unlimited data and hotspot sharing on the list. Plans start at €1.71, coverage spans 210 countries, and support runs through email, chat and phone.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ezy eSIM | nextSiM.eu |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry plans at $2 sit under the site median of €5, though Europe costs $21. | 9.8Higher |
| Offer | 9.0 | 9.5HigherReference plans start at €1.71, coverage runs to 210 countries, unlimited data and hotspot sharing are both offered. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.6 |
How they place
| Ranking | Ezy eSIM | nextSiM.eu |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 216 of 926 | 119 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 223 of 918 | 128 of 918 |
Where these facts come from
Ezy eSIM
- ezyesim.com: 19 facts, checked September 26, 2026
nextSiM.eu
- nextsim.eu: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sendsms.ro: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ezy eSIM | nextSiM.eu |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more | Regional, Global |
| Features | 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Budget | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | SC SendSMS Solutions SRL |
| Headquarters | Australia | Romania |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2008 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ezy eSIM | nextSiM.eu | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | from 130above the median | 210highest quarter | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | $21above the median | Not confirmed | $12 |
| 10 GB in the US | $17above the median | Not confirmed | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | $13below the median | Not confirmed | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Ezy eSIM
Pros
- Entry plans start at $2, with listed bundles at $13 for Japan, $17 for the United States and $21 for Europe.
- Coverage spans from 130 countries, and you choose between local, regional and global plans instead of one fixed scope.
- The Japan plan runs on NTT Docomo, SoftBank and KDDI, so you land on a major network in Japan.
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy streaming on a fixed bundle can stop mid-trip.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so there is no phone line for urgent setup problems.
- The Europe bundle at $21 shows how quickly the price climbs as the data allowance grows.
nextSiM.eu
Pros
- Coverage across 210 countries with regional and global plans to choose from
- Unlimited data plans with a fair use policy that caps speeds rather than data
- Hotspot sharing and 5G are both available
Cons
- The cheapest reference plan is for Germany only, so wider trips cost more
- Unlimited data throttles after a set daily allowance rather than staying at full speed
- Unlimited plans are narrower than the fixed data plans at the same price point
Who each suits
Ezy eSIM
Who it suits
- Travellers on a tight budget who want the plan sorted at home rather than at the airport.
- Both short trips and long trips, with top-ups available to add data when a bundle runs down.
- People who mainly need a set allowance for a single market and care more about entry price than about unlimited data.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing the longest country list should look at Zwitchy, which covers 200 countries.
- Buyers who want the lowest entry price can find a smaller one at eSIMGo.is, at $0.99.
- Travellers who prefer a bigger committed spend should look at SimToIsrael, where plans start at $25.
nextSiM.eu
Who it suits
- Multi-country travelers who want one account rather than separate plans
- People who need hotspot sharing for a laptop on the move
- Longer trips where an unlimited plan beats paying per gigabyte
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget travellers sticking to a single country who want the lowest entry price
- Anyone who needs full speed for heavy video or large downloads on an unlimited plan
- Readers who prefer a single local network to a marketplace of providers
Current offers
Ezy eSIM
Current offer
Discount code
10% off with code SAVE10: 10% off
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Ezy eSIM | nextSiM.eu |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Ezy eSIM
How much does an Ezy eSIM cost?+
Plans start at $2. The listed data bundles are $13 for Japan, $17 for the United States and $21 for Europe, so a larger allowance costs more. Entry pricing also sits below the site median of €5.
How many countries does Ezy eSIM cover?+
Coverage runs to from 130 countries, and plans come as local, regional and global choices, so you can take a single country, a region or a wider global plan. The Japan plan is one example, running on NTT Docomo, SoftBank and KDDI.
nextSiM.eu
How much do nextSiM.eu eSIMs cost?+
Reference plans start at €1.71 for a Germany plan, with other single-country plans priced higher, and global plans at the top of the range. Because nextSiM.eu is a marketplace, the price depends on the country and the data allowance you pick.
How many countries does nextSiM.eu cover?+
The catalogue covers 210 countries, with both regional and global plans listed under regional and global. Named networks include EE UK, Vodafone UK, NTT Docomo Japan, SoftBank Japan and major networks in the USA and Germany.
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