Updated October 12, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team

GlocalMe vs Travelist WiFi

GlocalMe scores 9.3 and Travelist WiFi 9.6 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
GlocalMe

GlocalMe

9.3/10
Travelist WiFi

Travelist WiFi

Higher score in this comparison

9.6/10

Where GlocalMe and Travelist WiFi differ

GlocalMe vs Travelist WiFi
CompareGlocalMeGlocalMeReviewVisitVisitTravelist WiFiTravelist WiFiReviewVisitVisit
Price from€1¥770
Countries coveredfrom 2001
Reference plan prices10GB/7days: Western Europe 14 countries EUR 7.92; Eastern Europe 8 countries EUR 7.60; Turkey EUR 7.20; Japan and Korea EUR 11.20; North America (US) EUR 11.20; Singapore EUR 6.00; Middle East EUR 16.80; Latin America 6 countries EUR 29.20Japan only: pocket WiFi 3GB/day JPY 770, 5GB/day JPY 880, 10GB/day JPY 1,100, unlimited JPY 1,540/day; eSIM 10GB/20 days JPY 4,280, 10GB/30 days JPY 4,500, unlimited 16 days JPY 6,272, unlimited 30 days JPY 9,360
5GYesHas itNo
Top-upsNoYesHas it
10 GB in Japan€11.20¥4,280
Price per GB from€0.79Not confirmed
Fair use policyNot confirmedUnlimited plans: speed limited to 200Kbps above 20GB per day or 300GB per month
NetworksNot confirmedSoftBank, NTT DOCOMO
10 GB in Europe€7.60Not confirmed
10 GB in the US€11.20Not confirmed

Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), Seller type (Mvno).

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Key differences

  • Travelist WiFi scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.3.
  • 5G: only GlocalMe.
  • Top-ups: only Travelist WiFi.
  • Region: only GlocalMe offers Global.
  • Region: only Travelist WiFi offers Local.
  • Features: only GlocalMe offers 5G.

Our verdict on each

GlocalMe

GlocalMe suits short break travelers and extended stay travelers seeking global eSIM coverage with next generation speeds and hotspot sharing, with entry pricing at €1 and per gigabyte pricing at €0.79 across coverage in from 200. Support spans email, chat and phone for help before and during trips abroad.

Read the full GlocalMe review

Travelist WiFi

Travelist WiFi suits Japan-only trips that want a pocket WiFi or eSIM with no deposit and instant activation. Daily rates start at ¥770, coverage runs to 1 country, and the deposit rank sits at 1 of 20 brands compared.

Read the full Travelist WiFi review

Score breakdown

GlocalMe vs Travelist WiFi
AreaGlocalMeTravelist WiFi
Cost9.6Entry pricing at €1 with per gigabyte pricing at €0.79 keeps trip budgets controlled.9.6Deposit of ¥0 ranks 1 of 20, offset by a daily price of ¥770 at rank 24.
Offer9.1Global scope in global with broad reach in from 200 plus flexible features in unlimited data, 5G and hotspot.9.3Higherunlimited data, hotspot and instant activation adds unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation, and 10 devices can connect.
TrustNot confirmed9.9The operator is Apple World Co., Ltd., based in JP, and support runs on email, phone and help centre.

Pick GlocalMe if, pick Travelist WiFi if

Pick GlocalMe if 5g matter most.

Pick Travelist WiFi if top-ups matter most.

How they place

GlocalMe vs Travelist WiFi
RankingGlocalMeTravelist WiFi
Travel SIMs and eSIMs1 of 92635 of 926
Travel eSIMs1 of 91836 of 918
Pocket WiFi rental1 of 1936 of 193

Where these facts come from

GlocalMe

  • eu.glocalme.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Travelist WiFi

  • wifi.travelist.jp: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
  • travelist.jp: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026

Every fact side by side

GlocalMe vs Travelist WiFi
FactGlocalMeTravelist WiFi
RegionGlobalLocal
FeaturesUnlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers moreUnlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activation
Pricing modelNot confirmedBudget
AudienceShort trip, Long tripShort trip, Long trip
Legal entityNot confirmedApple World Co., Ltd.
HeadquartersNot confirmedJapan
FoundedNot confirmed1991
Support channelsNot confirmedEmail, Phone, Help centre

Pocket Wi-Fi

GlocalMe vs Travelist WiFi
FactGlocalMeTravelist WiFi
Daily price$5.30¥770
DepositNot confirmed¥0
Data allowanceUnlimited3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day
Devices connected1010
Pickup and deliveryDelivery only (FEDEX and USPS), no pickup optionAirport counter pickup free; delivery JPY 550; return by mail free

Where each stands against the rest

GlocalMe vs Travelist WiFi
FactGlocalMeTravelist WiFiMedian
Price per GB from€0.79lowest quarterNot confirmed€1.44
Countries coveredfrom 200highest quarter1lowest quarter120
10 GB in Europe€7.60lowest quarterNot confirmed€12
10 GB in the US€11.20below the medianNot confirmed€15.99

Median across 492 listed travel providers.

Pros and cons

GlocalMe

Pros

  • Entry pricing at €1 with per gigabyte pricing at €0.79 suits budget aware travelers comparing regional eSIM rates.
  • Broad global reach in from 200 with scope in global suits multi country itineraries without changing providers.
  • Hotspot sharing is supported, and plan features in unlimited data, 5G and hotspot include hotspot and instant activation for quick sharing across devices.

Cons

  • Top-up extensions are not among its plan features (unlimited data, 5G and hotspot), so travelers who run low must purchase a fresh plan instead of extending the active plan.
  • Delivery for pocket WiFi hardware is described as Delivery only through listed carriers in Delivery only (FEDEX and USPS), no pickup option, which limits travelers seeking counter pickup.

Travelist WiFi

Pros

  • Daily price of ¥770 on the entry pocket WiFi plan, with an unlimited option at 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day terms
  • Deposit of ¥0, and the deposit rank is 1 of 20 brands compared
  • Hotspot sharing is available, and unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation covers unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation

Cons

  • Coverage is limited to 1 country, and local marks it a local service rather than a travelling one
  • 5G is not offered, so speeds stay on older networks
  • Unlimited plans are shaped by a fair use policy, with speed capped once the daily and monthly fair use thresholds are passed

Who each suits

GlocalMe

Who it suits

  • Short break travelers and extended stay travelers seeking global eSIM cover
  • Groups sharing data across phones, laptops, and tablets through hotspot

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travelers seeking extendable data should consider co:sim since GlocalMe Top-ups are not available for mid trip extensions.
  • Travelers seeking store pickup for pocket WiFi hardware should consider Simsima since GlocalMe uses delivery only logistics.

Travelist WiFi

Who it suits

  • Travellers spending the whole trip in a single market who want a device rather than an eSIM
  • Groups sharing a pocket WiFi, since hotspot sharing is available and 10 devices can connect
  • Longer stays in Japan, since short trip and long trip covers both short trips and long trips

Who should look elsewhere

  • Multi-country trips, because 1 country is a single market and GlocalMe carries broader coverage
  • Travellers who need 5G, since 5G is not offered here
  • Price-first shoppers who can accept a lesser plan, since MobileWiFi lists a daily price of ZAR 29

Current offers

GlocalMe

Current offer

  • Discount code

    MiFi September Sale: Up to 20% OFF portable WiFi

    Announced in the site header banner and on the sale page; applies to portable WiFi devices

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Questions about each

GlocalMe

What do GlocalMe eSIM plans cost+

Entry pricing sits at €1 while per gigabyte pricing sits at €0.79. Regional bundles vary by market, with distinct options for Europe, Turkey, Japan and Korea, North America, Singapore, Middle East, and Latin America, each with short validity windows suited to brief or extended travel.

Does GlocalMe offer unlimited data+

GlocalMe describes its data allowance as Unlimited, supported by plan features in unlimited data, 5G and hotspot. Travelers seeking constant maps, messaging, and streaming may favor unlimited style plans, while lighter users may prefer fixed regional bundles that match shorter itineraries and controlled usage.

Travelist WiFi

How much does a Travelist WiFi pocket WiFi cost per day in Japan?+

The entry daily price is ¥770. The data cap fact sets the shape of the plans, and 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day shows the capped option alongside the unlimited option with its fair use condition. Higher daily caps and the unlimited plan cost more, so the cheapest rate covers less.

Is there a deposit to pay for Travelist WiFi?+

The deposit is ¥0, so nothing is held against the booking. That places the brand at 1 of 20 brands compared on deposit. Return by mail is free, so there is no extra cost to send the device back.

GlocalMe

Travelist WiFi