We ranked the 4 most popular eSIM providers. Most are overpriced or overhyped. These 2 are not.
The only eSIM marketplace — multiple tier-1 carriers (Orange, O2, Bouygues) in one checkout. Plans from $4.50 with 5G and unlimited options that Airalo can't match.
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Powered by Bouygues Telecom — France's #2 carrier, not a reseller. Real 5G, unlimited calls & SMS, and a French phone number included. Best for business travelers.
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7.1/10
Popular brand — but 87% pricier than SimOptions, no unlimited, no calls or SMS, and slow support. Marketing > quality.
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"Unlimited" — but throttled after 1–2GB/day. Fair-use policy hidden in fine print. Speeds can drop to zero. Avoid.
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| SimOptions ⭐ #1 |
Intl-SIM ⭐ #2 |
Airalo | Holafly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.7 | 9.4 | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| From | $4.50 | $14.90 | $5.00 | $19.00 |
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ All | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ⚠ throttled |
| Calls & SMS | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Support | 24/7 | 24/7 | 2–6h chat | chat only |
Plans from $4.50 · Instant delivery · 200+ countries
SimOptions — starting from $4.50. That's 30–50% cheaper than Airalo or Holafly for equivalent data, because SimOptions pits multiple carriers against each other in a marketplace.
SimOptions and International-SIM both offer plans with calls and SMS. Airalo and Holafly never include calls or SMS on any plan.
You get your QR code instantly by email. Scan it with your phone — takes 2 minutes. The eSIM activates automatically when you land.