Updated October 12, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
KKday vs Travelist WiFi
KKday
Travelist WiFi
Higher score in this comparison
Where KKday and Travelist WiFi differ
| Compare | KKdayReviewVisitVisit | Travelist WiFiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.80 | ¥770 |
| Reference plan prices | JP 10GB/30d $15.83; JP 15GB/30d $19.32; JP from 192 JPY; US/CA/MX 1-30d plans; EU 41-country 1-30d plans | Japan only: pocket WiFi 3GB/day JPY 770, 5GB/day JPY 880, 10GB/day JPY 1,100, unlimited JPY 1,540/day; eSIM 10GB/20 days JPY 4,280, 10GB/30 days JPY 4,500, unlimited 16 days JPY 6,272, unlimited 30 days JPY 9,360 |
| 5G | YesHas it | No |
| Fair use policy | daily allowance then throttled speeds | Unlimited plans: speed limited to 200Kbps above 20GB per day or 300GB per month |
| Seller type | Marketplace | Mvno |
| 10 GB in Japan | $15.83 | ¥4,280 |
| Price per GB from | $1.29 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Networks | Not confirmed | SoftBank, NTT DOCOMO |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes).
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Key differences
- Travelist WiFi scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 8.9.
- 5G: only KKday.
- Support channels: only Travelist WiFi offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Travelist WiFi: 1991 vs 2014.
- Region: only KKday offers Regional, Global.
- Features: only KKday offers 5G.
- Features: only Travelist WiFi offers Hotspot.
- Pricing model: only KKday offers Marketplace.
- Pricing model: only Travelist WiFi offers Budget.
- Audience: only Travelist WiFi offers Long trip.
Our verdict on each
KKday
KKday suits short-trip travellers who want flights, hotels, car rental, rail passes, tours and connectivity booked side by side. Plans start at $0.80, and Japan data runs from $1.29 per GB, so the site earns its place for a short trip assembled in a single checkout.
Travelist WiFi
Travelist WiFi suits Japan-only trips that want a pocket WiFi or eSIM with no deposit and instant activation. Daily rates start at ¥770, coverage runs to 1 country, and the deposit rank sits at 1 of 20 brands compared.
Score breakdown
| Area | KKday | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.6Deposit of ¥0 ranks 1 of 20, offset by a daily price of ¥770 at rank 24. |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.3Higherunlimited data, hotspot and instant activation adds unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation, and 10 devices can connect. |
| Trust | 8.4 | 9.9HigherThe operator is Apple World Co., Ltd., based in JP, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | KKday | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 31 of 926 | 35 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 31 of 918 | 36 of 918 |
| Pocket WiFi rental | 4 of 193 | 6 of 193 |
What we checked
KKday
- kkday.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- ozbargain.com.au: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- linkedin.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- livejapan.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Travelist WiFi
- wifi.travelist.jp: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- travelist.jp: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KKday | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more | Local |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Marketplace | Budget |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Legal entity | KKday Holdings Co., Ltd. | Apple World Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Taiwan | Japan |
| Founded | 2014 | 1991Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Pocket Wi-Fi
| Fact | KKday | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | Not confirmed | ¥770 |
| Deposit | Not confirmed | ¥0 |
| Data allowance | Not confirmed | 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day |
| Devices connected | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Pickup and delivery | Not confirmed | Airport counter pickup free; delivery JPY 550; return by mail free |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KKday | Travelist WiFi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | $1.29below the median | Not confirmed | $2 |
| Countries covered | Not confirmed | 1lowest quarter | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
KKday
Pros
- Sells flights, car rental and hotels alongside connectivity plans, so a trip can be arranged without moving between separate booking sites.
- Connectivity starts at $0.80, Japan data runs from $1.29 per GB, and a Japan data plan with a fixed volume is priced at $15.83.
- Plans fall under local, regional and global coverage, and reference plan prices cover Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico as well as a Europe bundle.
Cons
- Unlimited data carries a fair use condition: daily allowance then throttled speeds.
- KKday is a marketplace, so the network behind a plan can differ from one listing to the next.
- Support is limited to email and help centre, without a phone line or live chat.
Travelist WiFi
Pros
- Daily price of ¥770 on the entry pocket WiFi plan, with an unlimited option at 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day terms
- Deposit of ¥0, and the deposit rank is 1 of 20 brands compared
- Hotspot sharing is available, and unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation covers unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation
Cons
- Coverage is limited to 1 country, and local marks it a local service rather than a travelling one
- 5G is not offered, so speeds stay on older networks
- Unlimited plans are shaped by a fair use policy, with speed capped once the daily and monthly fair use thresholds are passed
Who each suits
KKday
Who it suits
- Short-trip travellers who want an eSIM or pocket WiFi in the same basket as flights, hotels and tours.
- Travellers heading to Japan, the United States, Canada, Mexico or a multi-country Europe trip, based on the published reference plan prices.
- Shoppers who are comfortable on a marketplace, where the seller changes from plan to plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who need only bus tickets: FlixBus is built around bus.
- Anyone whose trip is mostly a rental car and an airport transfer: Hertz Bahamas WiFi focuses on car rental and transfers.
- Readers after the broadest product list: MoMo also covers flights, rail and bus, adding rail and bus to the mix.
Travelist WiFi
Who it suits
- Travellers spending the whole trip in a single market who want a device rather than an eSIM
- Groups sharing a pocket WiFi, since hotspot sharing is available and 10 devices can connect
- Longer stays in Japan, since short trip and long trip covers both short trips and long trips
Who should look elsewhere
- Multi-country trips, because 1 country is a single market and GlocalMe carries broader coverage
- Travellers who need 5G, since 5G is not offered here
- Price-first shoppers who can accept a lesser plan, since MobileWiFi lists a daily price of ZAR 29
Questions about each
KKday
What does a KKday plan cost?+
Connectivity starts at $0.80, and Japan data runs from $1.29 per GB. A Japan plan with a set data volume is listed at $15.83, with a larger volume priced slightly above it. Reference prices also cover North America and a Europe bundle.
Is the data unlimited, and what are the limits?+
Unlimited data is offered, and the fair use note is the catch: daily allowance then throttled speeds. Unlimited data and instant activation both appear in unlimited data, 5g and instant activation, so heavy users on a fixed daily cap should read the terms closely.
Travelist WiFi
How much does a Travelist WiFi pocket WiFi cost per day in Japan?+
The entry daily price is ¥770. The data cap fact sets the shape of the plans, and 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day shows the capped option alongside the unlimited option with its fair use condition. Higher daily caps and the unlimited plan cost more, so the cheapest rate covers less.
Is there a deposit to pay for Travelist WiFi?+
The deposit is ¥0, so nothing is held against the booking. That places the brand at 1 of 20 brands compared on deposit. Return by mail is free, so there is no extra cost to send the device back.