Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Holafly vs Nomad
Holafly
Nomad
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | HolaflyReviewVisitVisit | NomadReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €45.95 | $3 |
| Price per GB from | €1.84 | €1.39Lower |
| 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 | US 10GB/30d EUR21.78; Europe 10GB/30d EUR20.04; Japan 10GB/30d EUR13.94 sale; US 1GB/7d EUR4.36; Japan 1GB/7d EUR3.48; Global 123 dest from EUR4.49/GB |
| Fair use policy | Network operators apply an international Fair Usage Policy that can temporarily reduce speed for no more than one (1) day | daily plans throttle to 512kbps after daily high-speed allowance |
| Networks | AT&T, T Mobile | T Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, KDDI au, SoftBank, EE, Orange, VodafoneCovers more |
| Top-ups | No | YesHas it |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seller type | Mvno | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | €20.04 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | €21.78 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | €13.94 |
Same on both: Countries covered (200), Unlimited data (Yes), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Nomad scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.6.
- Price per GB from is lower at Nomad: €1.39 vs €1.84.
- Networks: only Nomad offers Verizon, KDDI au, SoftBank.
- Top-ups: only Nomad.
- Region: only Nomad offers Regional.
- Features: only Holafly offers Hotspot.
- Audience: only Holafly offers Long trip.
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.
Nomad
Coverage and setup pull ahead of price here. Nomad suits short-trip travellers who want wide country reach and a plan ready before departure. Plans start at $3, cover 200 countries, and list instant activation and unlimited data on selected destinations across the catalogue.
Score breakdown
| Area | Holafly | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | 8.9HigherPrice per GB from €1.39 ranks 49 of 115 brands, near the site median of €1.50. |
| Offer | 9.1Runs as an MVNO on AT&T and T Mobile in the US, with the offer scoring 9.1 overall. | 9.4HigherCovers 200 countries with 5G, unlimited data and instant activation listed. |
| Trust | 8.2 | Not confirmed |
What it costs in practice
10 GB for a two-week trip
Holafly
€18.40
10 × €1.84
Nomad
€13.90
10 × €1.39
Nomad costs €4.50 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Holafly | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | €1.84 | €1.39 |
| Countries covered | 200 | 200 |
How they place
| Ranking | Holafly | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 90 of 926 | 56 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 91 of 918 | 57 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Holafly | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation |
| Audience | Short trip, Long tripCovers more | Short trip |
| Legal entity | Holafly Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Ireland | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Holafly | Nomad | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | €1.84above the median | €1.39below the median | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | 200highest quarter | 200highest quarter | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | €20.04highest quarter | €12 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | €21.78above the median | €15.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | €13.94below 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.
Nomad
Pros
- Coverage spans 200 countries, ahead of most brands ranked on that measure
- Instant activation is listed among the plan features, so setup is quick
- 5G is available, and the plan runs on networks including T Mobile, AT&T and Verizon
Cons
- Price per GB from €1.39 sits close to the site median of €1.50
- Starting price ranks low at position 73 of 313 brands compared
- A fair use policy applies, and daily plans lose speed after the day's high-speed allowance is used up
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.
Nomad
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trips covering several countries in one region
- People who want a data plan ready before departure rather than a store visit
- Holidaymakers happy with a mid-range price per GB for broad coverage
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who only need the lowest entry price, where eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
- Anyone staying long in a single country who wants a heavy data allowance priced up front, where SimToIsrael starts at $25
Current offers
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.
Nomad
How much does a Nomad eSIM cost?+
Entry plans start at $3, and the price per GB from €1.39 is the figure most readers compare. Reference prices for common trips are US €21.78, Europe €20.04 and Japan €13.94 for a ten gig allowance on a monthly validity, with smaller short-trip plans also listed.
Which countries does Nomad cover?+
Nomad lists 200 countries covered, which ranks it at position 11 of 303 brands on that measure. The shop offers regional and global plans, so a trip can stay inside one region or take a global option.