Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Nomad vs Yesim
Nomad
Yesim
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | NomadReviewVisitVisit | YesimReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3 | €0.92 |
| Countries covered | 200Higher | 170 |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | 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 | daily plans throttle to 512kbps after daily high-speed allowance | 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 | T Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, KDDI au, SoftBank, EE, Orange, Vodafone | T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T, Orange, Verizon, Telefonica, Airtel, Tele2, O2 |
| Price per GB from | €1.39 | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seller type | Not confirmed | Marketplace |
| 10 GB in Europe | €20.04 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | €21.78 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | €13.94 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- Yesim scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Countries covered is higher at Nomad: 200 vs 170.
- Networks: only Nomad offers KDDI au, SoftBank, EE.
- Networks: only Yesim offers Telefonica, Airtel, Tele2.
- Features: only Yesim offers Hotspot.
- Audience: only Yesim offers Long trip.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Nomad | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Price per GB from €1.39 ranks 49 of 115 brands, near the site median of €1.50. | 9.9Higher |
| Offer | 9.4HigherCovers 200 countries with 5G, unlimited data and instant activation listed. | 9.2Coverage 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 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Nomad | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 56 of 926 | 23 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 57 of 918 | 23 of 918 |
A third option
eSIMony has countries covered at 300, against 200 for Nomad and 170 for Yesim.
eSIMony reviewSources behind this comparison
Nomad
- nomadesim.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Yesim
- yesim.app: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nomad | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, Global | Regional, Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Genesis Group AG |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Nomad | Yesim | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | €1.39below the median | Not confirmed | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | 200highest quarter | 170above the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | €20.04highest quarter | Not confirmed | €12 |
| 10 GB in the US | €21.78above the median | Not confirmed | €15.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | €13.94below the median | Not confirmed | €15.99 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
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
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
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
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
Questions about each
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.
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.