Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Holafly vs Instabridge
Holafly
Instabridge
Higher score in this comparison
Where Holafly and Instabridge differ
| Compare | HolaflyReviewVisitVisit | InstabridgeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €45.95 | €2.50Lower |
| Countries covered | 200Higher | 114 |
| Unlimited data | YesHas it | No |
| Hotspot sharing | YesHas it | No |
| Reference plan prices | USA unlimited: 3 days USD 11.90, 5 days USD 20.50, 7 days USD 27.50, 10 days USD 36.50, 15 days USD 50.50, 30 days USD 73.90; Europe unlimited: same table; Japan unlimited: same table; global monthly Unlimited EUR 59.95/month; global monthly Light 25 GB EUR 45.95/month | Global 10 GB 61 EUR; Europe 10 GB 19 EUR; Japan 10 GB 19 EUR; US 10 GB 15 EUR; Latvia 10 GB 17 EUR |
| Fair use policy | Network operators apply an international Fair Usage Policy that can temporarily reduce speed for no more than one (1) day | Unlimited plan includes 50 GB full-speed data, then throttled to 256 Kbps; general post-allowance throttling to 128 Kbps |
| Networks | AT&T, T Mobile | Third party partner networks |
| Top-ups | No | YesHas it |
| Price per GB from | €1.84 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | €19 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | €15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | €19 |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno).
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Key differences
- Instabridge scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.6.
- Price from is lower at Instabridge: €2.50 vs €45.95.
- Countries covered is higher at Holafly: 200 vs 114.
- Unlimited data: only Holafly.
- Hotspot sharing: only Holafly.
- Networks: only Holafly offers AT&T, T Mobile.
- Networks: only Instabridge offers Third party partner networks.
- Top-ups: only Instabridge.
- Support channels: only Holafly offers Help centre.
- Region: only Instabridge offers Regional.
Our verdict on each
Holafly
Holafly suits travelers who would rather pay once and stop counting gigabytes: unlimited data across 200 countries, plans from €45.95, and hotspot sharing as standard. The trade-off sits in setup, with top-ups not offered and a Fair Usage Policy that can slow speeds for a stretch.
Instabridge
Instabridge suits short trips and long trips that want a single carrier plan covering regional and global destinations. Coverage spans 114 countries on third party partner networks, and a fair use policy slows data once an allowance is spent, with no hotspot sharing.
Score breakdown
| Area | Holafly | Instabridge |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | 8.9HigherEntry price of €2.50 sits under the €5 site median, with €19 regional bundles. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherRuns as an MVNO on AT&T and T Mobile in the US, with the offer scoring 9.1 overall. | 8.6A carrier plan with regional and global options covers 114 countries on third party partner networks, and top-ups are available. |
| Trust | 8.2 | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick Holafly if offer, countries covered, unlimited data, and hotspot sharing matter most.
Pick Instabridge if cost, price from, and top-ups matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Holafly | Instabridge |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 90 of 926 | 365 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 91 of 918 | 371 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Holafly | Instabridge |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation | Carrier plan |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Holafly Limited | Instabridge Sweden AB |
| Headquarters | Ireland | Sweden |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Email, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Holafly | Instabridge | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €45.95highest quarter | €2.50lowest quarter | €4.99 |
| Price per GB from | €1.84above the median | Not confirmed | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | 200highest quarter | 114below the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | €19highest quarter | €12 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | €15below the median | €15.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | €19above the median | €15.99 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Holafly
Pros
- Unlimited data across 200 countries on a global plan, subject to an international Fair Usage Policy.
- Prices run from €45.95, with a starting rate of €1.84 per GB.
- Hotspot sharing is included, so a laptop or a second phone can share the same plan.
Cons
- Top-ups are not among its feature set (unlimited data, 5g and hotspot), so extra data needs a new plan rather than an extension mid-trip.
- Unlimited data still sits under an international Fair Usage Policy, where network operators can temporarily reduce speed.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Instabridge
Pros
- Covers 114 countries and offers regional and global plans, so a multi-country trip stays with the same provider.
- Top-ups are available, so a long trip can add data without starting a new plan.
- Support reaches you on email and chat, by email and live chat.
Cons
- Hotspot sharing is not available, so a phone cannot pass its connection to a laptop.
- Unlimited data is not offered; a fair use policy caps full-speed data and throttles harder once a plan allowance is used.
- Support runs on email and chat only, so a phone call is not an option.
Who each suits
Holafly
Who it suits
- Travellers on a long or multi-country trip who would rather not track data use.
- People sharing a connection with a laptop or a second phone on the move.
- Anyone buying connectivity for the whole trip in advance and wanting instant activation.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers on a tight budget buying a single country: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Anyone whose trip is only in Israel: SimToIsrael plans run from $25.
- Travellers who want to add data part-way through a trip, since top-ups are not offered here.
Instabridge
Who it suits
- Travellers crossing borders who want regional and global plans from a single provider.
- People whose route fits inside 114 countries rather than a worldwide list.
- Long trips where top-ups will do more work than a fresh plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, which covers 200 countries, if the widest country list is the priority.
- eSIMGo.is, listed from $0.99, if the lowest starting price drives the choice.
- SimToIsrael, listed from $25, if you want an operator outside the Sweden-based model here.
Current offers
Instabridge
Current offer
First period offer
Free Monthly Plan - US mainland only: 1 GB of mobile data plus voice minutes and SMS for the first month
First month only; after the first month the allowance renews with voice minutes and SMS only and 1 GB booster data can be purchased
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free Trial of United States Primary Provider Services: 7 days or 1 GB of trial data, plus 500 voice minutes and 500 SMS
Only new users in the US mainland, once per user; trial ends on earlier of 1 GB consumed or 7 days; converts automatically to a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial end
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Holafly
How much does a Holafly eSIM cost?+
Plans start at €45.95 and the published rate per GB is €1.84. Reference prices are listed for USA, Europe and Japan unlimited plans, plus global monthly Unlimited and Light options, all under the same international Fair Usage Policy, so the full cost of a trip can be set before departure.
How many countries does Holafly cover?+
Coverage spans 200 countries on a global plan set, which suits both regional and worldwide trips. In the US the eSIM runs on AT&T and T Mobile, and 5G is available in Japan where the local network offers it.
Instabridge
What does Instabridge cost, and what is the price per GB?+
Entry plans start at €2.50, with set regional bundles at €19 for Europe, €19 for Japan and €15 for the United States. Data comes as a bundle allowance rather than a per GB rate, so use €1.50, the site median for price per GB, as the yardstick when weighing the allowance against the price.
How many countries can a single plan cover?+
Instabridge covers 114 countries, sold as regional and global plans. A regional bundle suits a trip that stays inside a few markets, while the global plan spreads across the full list. Coverage is listed per country, so checking your route against that list before buying is worthwhile.
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