Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
HelloRoam vs Truely
HelloRoam
Truely
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | HelloRoamReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TruelyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.03Lower | $2.09 |
| Countries covered | 185 | from 190 |
| Reference plan prices | US $2.87, Japan $3.20, Germany $2.84, Mexico $3.37, Thailand $3.49, Turkey $3.49, UK $2.84 | US from $2.62/day; UK from $2.62/day; Japan from $2.62/day; Thailand from $2.09/day; Turkey from $2.62/day; Mexico from $11.99/day; France (Europe) from $2.62/day; UAE from $4.18/day |
| Fair use policy | Full-speed data up to a daily threshold, reduced speeds after | Speeds reduced to 512 Kbps after 5 GB/day; data stays unlimited and resets daily |
| Networks | Verizon, AT&T, NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank, O2, Vodafone, Telcel, Orange Morocco, AIS, T Mobile, Turkcell, Rogers | T Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon Wireless |
| 10 GB in Europe | $12.74 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | $16.41 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | $15.99 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Marketplace).
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Key differences
- Truely scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Price from is lower at HelloRoam: $1.03 vs $2.09.
- Networks: only HelloRoam offers Verizon, AT&T, NTT docomo.
- Networks: only Truely offers US Cellular, Verizon Wireless.
- Region: only HelloRoam offers Regional.
- Features: only HelloRoam offers Carrier plan.
- Pricing model: only HelloRoam offers Budget.
Our verdict on each
HelloRoam
HelloRoam suits long trips and multi country routes, holding an overall score of 7.2 with coverage across 185 countries. It prices by the day and tops up as you go, which suits anyone who watches running cost rather than allowance size.
Truely
Truely suits travelers who want a single unlimited plan across a wide list of countries instead of a fixed data cap. Plans start at $2.09, activation is instant, and from 190 countries puts coverage well past the site median of 74 for esims.
Score breakdown
| Area | HelloRoam | Truely |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3 | 9.7HigherEntry price of $2.09 sits under the €5 site median, while daily reference rates run higher in some destinations such as Mexico. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherOffers are broad: 185 countries, unlimited data under a fair use policy, plus hotspot sharing and instant activation. | 9.2 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | HelloRoam | Truely |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 133 of 926 | 109 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 142 of 918 | 118 of 918 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | HelloRoam | Truely |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.03 | $2.09 |
| Countries covered | 185 | from 190 |
A third option
ESIMZON has price from at $1, against $1.03 for HelloRoam and $2.09 for Truely.
ESIMZON reviewWhat we checked
HelloRoam
- helloroam.com: 20 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Truely
- truely.com: 16 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.truely.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HelloRoam | Truely |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation, Carrier planCovers more | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Budget, MarketplaceCovers more | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Future Syncs Limited | Truely Pte. Ltd. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HelloRoam | Truely | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.03lowest quarter | $2.09below the median | $3.97 |
| Countries covered | 185above the median | from 190above the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | $12.74above the median | Not confirmed | $12 |
| 10 GB in the US | $16.41above the median | Not confirmed | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | $15.99above the median | Not confirmed | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
HelloRoam
Pros
- Entry price of $1.03 sits well below the site median of €5.
- Plans come as regional and global, so a single plan can cross several borders.
- Unlimited data, with full speed up to a daily threshold and reduced speeds after it.
Cons
- It ranks 61 of 303 on countries covered.
- Reference packs cost more in the US at $16.41 and Japan at $15.99 than in Germany at $12.74.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Truely
Pros
- Coverage of from 190 countries, well past the 74 median for esims
- Unlimited data on the plan, with the fair use policy slowing speeds after a daily allowance that resets each day
- Prices start at $2.09, below the €5 site median
Cons
- The fair use policy slows speeds after a daily allowance, so unlimited data does not mean full speed all day
- Truely sells as a marketplace, so the host network can differ between destinations
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line in that list
Who each suits
HelloRoam
Who it suits
- Travellers on long trips who want one plan across many borders, priced by the day.
- People who rely on their phone as a hotspot for a laptop or tablet.
- Budget buyers who would rather top up than commit to a large allowance.
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, if the country list matters more than the daily rate, since it covers 200 countries.
- eSIMGo.is, where plans start at $0.99 and the entry price decides it.
- SimToIsrael, which starts at $25 for a narrower, higher priced option.
Truely
Who it suits
- Travelers whose trips are short trip and long trip and who would rather not count gigabytes
- People visiting the US, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, France or the UAE, where reference day rates differ widely
- Anyone setting up one eSIM before departure and wanting live chat, email and a help centre behind it
Who should look elsewhere
- Price first buyers, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
- Travelers who want the widest country list, since Zwitchy covers 200 countries
- Anyone shopping a single destination plan, since SimToIsrael starts at $25
Current offers
Truely
Current offer
First period offer
First day free: First day free
Offer shown on the United States destination page for unlimited plans; plan can be paused or started anytime
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Buy Data, Get the eSIM Free: Free Switchless eSIM with data purchase
eSIM included with a data purchase; applies across destinations
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
HelloRoam
How much does HelloRoam cost to get started?+
HelloRoam lists plans from $1.03, and top ups mean you do not have to buy a large allowance up front. Reference pack prices differ by country: $12.74 in Germany, $15.99 in Japan and $16.41 in the US.
What does the unlimited data plan actually include?+
Unlimited data is offered, but a fair use policy applies: full speed up to a daily threshold, then reduced speeds after that. Hotspot sharing is included too, so a laptop can share the connection. Unlimited plans are common in this category, at 57.2%.
Truely
How much does a Truely eSIM cost?+
Plans start at $2.09. The reference day rates vary a lot by destination, with Mexico the priciest of the listed countries and Thailand the cheapest, and Europe and the UK sitting near the low end. That start price is below the €5 median across the site.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is included, and the fair use policy is what shapes it day to day. Speeds drop to a slow tier once a daily allowance is used, then reset the next day, so the limit sits on speed rather than on total data. Long streaming or tethering sessions are where that shows.
Other options to compare
HelloRoam
Truely