Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Instabridge vs Yesim
Yesim
Higher score in this comparison
Instabridge
What sets them apart
| Compare | InstabridgeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | YesimReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €2.50 | €0.92Lower |
| Countries covered | 114 | 170Higher |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Hotspot sharing | No | YesHas it |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | 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 | Unlimited plan includes 50 GB full-speed data, then throttled to 256 Kbps; general post-allowance throttling to 128 Kbps | 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 | Third party partner networks | T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T, Orange, Verizon, Telefonica, Airtel, Tele2, O2 |
| Seller type | Mvno | Marketplace |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 10 GB in Europe | €19 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | €15 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | €19 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- Yesim scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at Yesim: €0.92 vs €2.50.
- Countries covered is higher at Yesim: 170 vs 114.
- Unlimited data: only Yesim.
- Hotspot sharing: only Yesim.
- Networks: only Instabridge offers Third party partner networks.
- Networks: only Yesim offers T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T.
- Support channels: only Instabridge offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Yesim offers Help centre, Community.
- Features: only Instabridge offers Carrier plan.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Instabridge | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry price of €2.50 sits under the €5 site median, with €19 regional bundles. | 9.9Higher |
| Offer | 8.6A carrier plan with regional and global options covers 114 countries on third party partner networks, and top-ups are available. | 9.2HigherCoverage of 170 countries, unlimited day passes, hotspot sharing and a per GB balance from €0.92 keep the offer broad. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.2 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Instabridge | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €2.50 | €0.92 |
| Countries covered | 114 | 170 |
What we checked
Instabridge
- instabridge.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- store.instabridge.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Yesim
- yesim.app: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Instabridge | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 365 of 926 | 23 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 371 of 918 | 23 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Instabridge | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, Global | Regional, Global |
| Features | Carrier plan | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Instabridge Sweden AB | Genesis Group AG |
| Headquarters | Sweden | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Instabridge | Yesim | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €2.50lowest quarter | €0.92lowest quarter | €4.99 |
| Countries covered | 114below the median | 170above the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | €19highest quarter | Not confirmed | €12 |
| 10 GB in the US | €15below the median | Not confirmed | €15.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | €19above the median | Not confirmed | €15.99 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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