Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Holafly vs Yesim
Holafly
Yesim
Higher score in this comparison
Where Holafly and Yesim differ
| Compare | HolaflyReviewVisitVisit | YesimReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €45.95 | €0.92Lower |
| Countries covered | 200Higher | 170 |
| 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 from €1.50 / day; UK from €1.90 / day; Europe (Germany, France, Spain) from €1.90 / day; Japan from €1.83 / day; Thailand from €1.40 / day; Turkey from €1.90 / day; Mexico from €2.63 / day; global Pay & Fly from €0.92 / GB |
| Fair use policy | Network operators apply an international Fair Usage Policy that can temporarily reduce speed for no more than one (1) day | A plan day is 24 hours of unlimited internet from the moment of connection; the next day is deducted only when you reconnect after the previous 24 hours expire. Pay & Fly is charged per MB used and the balance never expires. |
| Networks | AT&T, T Mobile | T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T, Orange, Verizon, Telefonica, Airtel, Tele2, O2Covers more |
| Top-ups | No | YesHas it |
| Seller type | Mvno | Marketplace |
| Price per GB from | €1.84 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Yesim scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.6.
- Price from is lower at Yesim: €0.92 vs €45.95.
- Countries covered is higher at Holafly: 200 vs 170.
- Networks: only Yesim offers Vodafone, Orange, Verizon.
- Top-ups: only Yesim.
- Support channels: only Holafly offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Yesim offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Holafly: 2017 vs 2019.
- Region: only Yesim 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.
Yesim
Yesim is an eSIM marketplace for travellers who want daily unlimited passes alongside a per GB global balance. Coverage of 170 countries, hotspot sharing and a Pay & Fly rate of €0.92 per GB suit short trips that cross several regions.
Score breakdown
| Area | Holafly | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | 9.9Higher |
| Offer | 9.1Runs as an MVNO on AT&T and T Mobile in the US, with the offer scoring 9.1 overall. | 9.2HigherCoverage of 170 countries, unlimited day passes, hotspot sharing and a per GB balance from €0.92 keep the offer broad. |
| Trust | 8.2 | 8.2 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Holafly | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €45.95 | €0.92 |
| Countries covered | 200 | 170 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Holafly | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 90 of 926 | 23 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 91 of 918 | 23 of 918 |
Also worth a look
Pelago by Singapore Airlines has price from at €0.73, against €45.95 for Holafly and €0.92 for Yesim.
Pelago by Singapore Airlines reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Holafly | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Holafly Limited | Genesis Group AG |
| Headquarters | Ireland | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2017Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Holafly | Yesim | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €45.95highest quarter | €0.92lowest quarter | €4.99 |
| Price per GB from | €1.84above the median | Not confirmed | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | 200highest quarter | 170above the median | 120 |
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.
Yesim
Pros
- A global balance from €0.92 per GB next to unlimited day passes, so you can pay for a week of data or a single heavy day.
- Coverage of 170 countries with hotspot sharing and instant activation on major host networks.
- Top-ups are available and the per GB balance never expires, which suits longer routes (short trip and long trip).
Cons
- The unlimited plan is metered in plan days: the next day is deducted only when you reconnect, so a long streaming session spends a day quickly.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line listed.
- Coverage of 170 countries sits below Zwitchy's 200, which matters on trips that cross several regions at once.
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.
Yesim
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trips who want unlimited data for a set day instead of counting gigabytes.
- Longer routes where a toppable balance that never expires beats buying a fresh plan at each border.
- People who need hotspot sharing for a laptop or tablet while moving between countries.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone whose route needs the longest country list: Zwitchy covers 200.
- Travellers who only need a single destination: SimToIsrael lists prices from $25.
- Anyone who wants live phone support, since support runs on email, help centre and community.
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.
Yesim
How much does Yesim cost?+
Global Pay & Fly starts at €0.92 per GB, charged by the megabyte. Unlimited day passes are listed per destination, with the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico each at its own rate, so you can mix a fixed run of unlimited days with pay as you go data.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is available on the day pass plans, and the fair use policy sets the limit. A plan day runs from the moment you connect, and the next day is deducted only when you reconnect after the previous one has expired, so a heavy streaming session uses up a full day quickly.