Nomad
4.3/ 5.0
Curated eSIM plans with transparent pricing in 200+ destinations, including unlimited plans in most countries and strong...
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Yesim
4.3/ 5.0
Swiss eSIM provider covering 200+ countries with SwitchLess technology that connects to the strongest available network....
Nomad vs Yesim
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, Nomad is cheaper in 63 of the 76 destinations where both sell one, and Yesim in 13.
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature
Nomad
Yesim
Average Price
$20.88✓
$31.07
Lowest Price
$4.00
$2.40✓
Total Plans
632
696✓
Countries Covered
78✓
77
5G Available
Yes
Yes
Unlimited Plans
Yes
Yes
Hotspot Support
Yes
Yes
Top-Up Available
Yes
Yes
Rating
4.3/5
4.3/5
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nomad
Pros
- +Excellent regional plans (Europe, Global, Nomad Pass)
- +Unlimited plans in most countries
- +24/7 live chat and email support
- +Clean app interface
- +Nomad Points rewards on purchases
Cons
- –Mostly data-only (voice on select plans only)
- –Unlimited plans slow down after about 2GB/day
- –Unlimited plans are non-refundable
- –Top-ups not available on every plan
Yesim
Pros
- +Competitive unlimited plan pricing
- +Free built-in VPN on iOS
- +SwitchLess auto-carrier switching
- +24/7 live chat support (~5-minute average reply)
- +Activate any time within 180 days of purchase
- +5% cashback in Ycoins
Cons
- –Unlimited speeds can be limited by local networks' fair-use rules
- –Hotspot depends on the local operator on some plans
- –VPN only available on iOS
- –No calls — virtual numbers receive SMS only
Shared Destinations
Both Nomad and Yesim offer plans in these countries. Compare prices side-by-side.
Turkey
Nomad: $4.00
Yesim: $2.40
Iceland
Nomad: $4.50
Yesim: $2.76
Kazakhstan
Nomad: $6.00
Yesim: $2.76
Ireland
Nomad: $4.50
Yesim: $3.00
Greece
Nomad: $4.00
Yesim: $3.00
Australia
Nomad: $4.00
Yesim: $3.00
Singapore
Nomad: $4.00
Yesim: $3.00
United Kingdom
Nomad: $4.50
Yesim: $3.00
Netherlands
Nomad: $4.50
Yesim: $3.00
Czech Republic
Nomad: $4.50
Yesim: $3.00
Bulgaria
Nomad: $4.50
Yesim: $3.00
Switzerland
Nomad: $4.50
Yesim: $3.00
The Verdict
It's a close call! Both Nomad and Yesim are excellent choices. Your best pick depends on your specific destination and data needs.
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