Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Ubigi vs Yesim
Yesim
Higher score in this comparison
Ubigi
Ubigi vs Yesim: the differences
| Compare | UbigiReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | YesimReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6 | €0.92 |
| Countries covered | from 200 | 170 |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Reference plan prices | Japan 3GB $8; Asia 3GB $14; World 1GB $27; Europe 3GB $7, 10GB $13, 50GB $44 | 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 | Prepaid data allowance valid for a set duration; intended for browsing, email and app use without excessively contributing to network congestion; no cash refund for unused 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 | MEO, Taiwan Mobile, SK Telecom | T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T, Orange, Verizon, Telefonica, Airtel, Tele2, O2 |
| Seller type | Mvno | Marketplace |
| Price per GB from | $2.33 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | $13 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Hotspot sharing (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- Yesim scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Unlimited data: only Yesim.
- Networks: only Ubigi offers MEO, Taiwan Mobile, SK Telecom.
- Networks: only Yesim offers T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T.
- Support channels: only Yesim offers Community.
- Region: only Ubigi offers Local.
- Features: only Yesim offers Unlimited data.
- Pricing model: only Ubigi offers Budget.
- Pricing model: only Yesim offers Marketplace.
Our verdict on each
Ubigi
Ubigi suits travellers on short trips and longer stays who want broad coverage at budget prices, sold by a French mobile virtual network operator rather than a marketplace. Plans start at $6 with the price per GB from $2.33, and coverage spans from 200 countries.
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 | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry price of $6 sits above the site median of €5, and the Europe allowance lands at $13. | 9.9Higher |
| Offer | 9.0 | 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 |
Sources behind this comparison
Ubigi
- travelesimexpert.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- ubigi.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- cellulardata.ubigi.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Yesim
- yesim.app: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 282 of 926 | 23 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 289 of 918 | 23 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more | Regional, Global |
| Features | 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Budget | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Transatel S.A.S | Genesis Group AG |
| Headquarters | France | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ubigi | Yesim | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | $2.33above the median | Not confirmed | $2 |
| Countries covered | from 200highest quarter | 170above the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | $13above the median | Not confirmed | $12 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Ubigi
Pros
- Coverage of from 200 countries across local, regional and global plans.
- Prices start at $6 with the price per GB from $2.33.
- Hotspot sharing is included and top-ups are available, so an unplanned day does not end the connection.
Cons
- There is no unlimited data option, so every plan carries a set allowance that can run out.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone or chat line listed.
- Unused allowance is not refunded in cash under the fair use policy.
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
Ubigi
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trip and long trip who want wide country coverage without a premium bill.
- People who need hotspot sharing for a laptop or tablet while moving between countries.
- Travellers who prefer one operator's own eSIM to a resale marketplace with many sellers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers shopping purely on entry price, since eSIMGo.is lists a price from $0.99.
- Anyone who needs unlimited data, as Ubigi has no such plan.
- Buyers who want phone or chat support, because Ubigi runs on email and help centre only.
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
Ubigi
Current offer
Discount code
Student Beans student discount: 20% off
Exclusive student offer via Student Beans verification
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Verified third-party coupon code TEE10: 10% off (code TEE10)
New users, eligible prepaid plans, monthly plans excluded
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Ubigi
How much do Ubigi eSIM plans cost?+
Plans start at $6 and the price per GB from $2.33. Listed reference pricing runs across Japan, Asia, a world plan and several Europe sizes, with larger Europe allowances priced higher than the smallest one. The brand sits in the budget model, so entry points are low rather than premium.
Does Ubigi sell unlimited data?+
No. Unlimited data is not part of the range, so every plan comes with a set data allowance that can be used up. Top-ups are available if you need more, and the fair use policy asks that the allowance is used for browsing, email and app use rather than heavy network load.
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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