Airalo

Airalo

4.5/ 5.0

The world's first and largest eSIM marketplace with 200+ countries and regions. Known for affordable local and regional ...

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aloSIM

aloSIM

4.1/ 5.0

Canadian eSIM provider covering 200+ countries with both capped and unlimited data plans. Uniquely includes a free inter...

Airalo vs aloSIM

A detailed head-to-head comparison to help you pick the right eSIM provider for your next trip.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature
Airalo
aloSIM
Average Price
$14.68✓
$26.03
Lowest Price
$2.50✓
$4.50
Total Plans
150✓
43
Countries Covered
30✓
5
5G Available
Yes
Yes
Unlimited Plans
No
Yes✓
Hotspot Support
Yes
Yes
Top-Up Available
Yes
Yes
Rating
4.5/5✓
4.1/5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Airalo

Pros

  • +Widest country coverage (200+)
  • +Affordable local plans
  • +User-friendly app
  • +Frequent promotions and referral credits
  • +Top-up available on most plans

Cons

  • –No unlimited data plans
  • –No phone number included
  • –Customer support can be slow
  • –Speed varies by country

aloSIM

Pros

  • +Free international phone number (via Hushed)
  • +Both capped and unlimited data plans
  • +Hotspot/tethering on all plans
  • +200+ country coverage with regional plans
  • +Generous 30-day refund policy
  • +5% cashback on every purchase

Cons

  • –No Africa or Middle East regional plans
  • –Unlimited plans throttle after 2GB/day
  • –Live chat bot often unhelpful (humans available)
  • –Higher pricing than some competitors on capped plans

Shared Destinations

Both Airalo and aloSIM offer plans in these countries. Compare prices side-by-side.

Italy
Airalo: $4.50
aloSIM: $4.50
Japan
Airalo: $4.50
aloSIM: $4.50
United Kingdom
Airalo: $4.50
aloSIM: $4.50
United States
Airalo: $5.00
aloSIM: $4.50
Canada
Airalo: $5.50
aloSIM: $5.50

The Verdict

Airalo edges ahead winning 5 of 9 categories. However, the best choice depends on your destination and budget.

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