GigSky
3.8/ 5.0
One of the original eSIM providers (since 2010), offering local, regional, and global plans — including unlimited plans ...
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Ubigi
4.0/ 5.0
Established eSIM brand of Transatel (NTT group), offering data plans in 200+ destinations — capped, unlimited, and month...
GigSky vs Ubigi
A detailed head-to-head comparison to help you pick the right eSIM provider for your next trip.
Quick verdict
For a 10 GB, 30-day plan, Ubigi is cheaper in 55 of the 66 destinations where both sell one, and GigSky in 11.
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature
GigSky
Ubigi
Average Price
$27.74
$24.83✓
Lowest Price
$2.99✓
$3.00
Total Plans
761✓
506
Countries Covered
76✓
74
5G Available
Yes
Yes
Unlimited Plans
Yes
Yes
Hotspot Support
Yes
Yes
Top-Up Available
Yes
Yes
Rating
3.8/5
4.0/5✓
Strengths & Weaknesses
GigSky
Pros
- +Long track record (since 2010)
- +Unlimited plans in select destinations
- +Unlimited hotspot sharing
- +In-app eSIM install — no QR code needed
- +24/7 live support by chat and phone
Cons
- –Pricing less competitive than newer providers in many destinations
- –Unlimited plans slow down after 3.5GB/day
- –Top-ups don't extend the original plan's validity
- –Data-only — no phone number or SMS
Ubigi
Pros
- +Wide country coverage (200+)
- +Long-established provider backed by NTT
- +Unlimited plans and subscriptions in many countries
- +Hotspot/data sharing allowed
- +UbiClub cashback (up to 8%) on app purchases
Cons
- –Higher prices than competitors
- –Email/web-form support only
- –Data-only — no phone number or SMS
- –Unlimited plans slow to 2 Mbps after the full-speed cap
Shared Destinations
Both GigSky and Ubigi offer plans in these countries. Compare prices side-by-side.
Kazakhstan
GigSky: $4.99
Ubigi: $3.00
Singapore
GigSky: $3.49
Ubigi: $3.00
South Korea
GigSky: $2.99
Ubigi: $3.00
Turkey
GigSky: $2.99
Ubigi: $3.00
Taiwan
GigSky: $4.99
Ubigi: $3.00
Thailand
GigSky: $2.99
Ubigi: $3.00
Japan
GigSky: $2.99
Ubigi: $3.50
Philippines
GigSky: $11.49
Ubigi: $3.50
India
GigSky: $2.99
Ubigi: $3.50
Chile
GigSky: $3.99
Ubigi: $4.00
Indonesia
GigSky: $3.49
Ubigi: $4.00
Costa Rica
GigSky: $4.99
Ubigi: $4.00
The Verdict
GigSky edges ahead winning 3 of 9 categories. However, the best choice depends on your destination and budget.
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