Is Saily or Yesim cheaper?

It depends on the plan. They're close at 5 GB and 10 GB, Yesim is usually cheaper at 20 GB, and Saily is usually cheaper for 7 days of unlimited data.

Which is better for visiting several countries?

Yesim is a good place to start because its SwitchLess Technology can switch carriers as you travel. Saily also sells regional plans, so compare the price for your route.

Do Saily and Yesim include a VPN?

Yesim includes a built-in VPN on iOS only. Saily is owned by the company behind NordVPN, but NordVPN itself is a separate product.

Can I try Yesim before buying a bigger plan?

Yes. Yesim sells a trial eSIM for $0.60. Check the trial page for the data amount and the countries it covers.

Do Saily and Yesim offer phone numbers?

Both offer them as paid extras. Saily has a US number from $1.99 a month, and Yesim has virtual numbers for $7.20 a month that can receive text messages.

Saily

4.2/ 5.0

By Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. Offers eSIM plans in 200+ destinations, including unlimited plans, with bu...

Yesim

4.3/ 5.0

Swiss eSIM provider covering 200+ countries with SwitchLess technology that connects to the strongest available network....

Saily 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, Saily is cheaper in 38 of the 70 destinations where both sell one, and Yesim in 32.

Choose Saily if:

from $1.99

✓You want a week of unlimited data
✓You want easy top-ups in the app

See Saily Plans

Choose Yesim if:

from $2.40

✓You need 20 GB or a month of unlimited data
✓You're moving between several countries

See Yesim Plans

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature

Saily

Yesim

Average Price

$32.29

$31.07✓

Lowest Price

$1.99✓

$2.40

Total Plans

693

696✓

Countries Covered

77✓

5G Available

Yes

Unlimited Plans

Yes

Hotspot Support

Yes

Top-Up Available

Yes

Rating

4.2/5

4.3/5✓

byCharles McQuain

Saily and Yesim are closely matched on small capped plans, so the cheaper option depends heavily on your destination and how much data you need.

Yesim has more built-in extras, including automatic carrier switching and a VPN on iOS. Saily is simpler, with app top-ups and Nord Security behind it.

Capped Plan Prices

Yesim wins

At 5 GB over 30 days, Saily was cheaper in 37 of 70 shared destinations and Yesim in 33. In Japan, that plan costs $10.99 on Saily and $10.56 on Yesim.

Yesim pulls ahead on bigger plans, and was cheaper for 20 GB in 40 of 61 shared destinations. Yesim also advertises 5% cashback on purchases.

Takeaway: The two are close on small plans, and Yesim is usually cheaper at 20 GB.

Unlimited Plans

Tie

Saily was cheaper for 7 days of unlimited data in 38 of 42 shared destinations. For 30 days, Yesim was cheaper in 33 of 47.

Yesim says it doesn't apply its own fair-use limit, but its partner networks may, so very heavy use can still slow down. Check Saily's terms too if you plan on heavy use.

Takeaway: Saily usually wins for a week, and Yesim usually wins for a month.

Multi-Country Trips

Yesim wins

Yesim's SwitchLess Technology connects you to the strongest available carrier and can switch as you move between areas or cross borders.

Saily sells regional plans too, so it can still suit a multi-country trip. Check that each country on your route is included before you buy either one.

Takeaway: Yesim's automatic carrier switching is built for moving between places.

App and Extras

Tie

Yesim includes a built-in VPN on iOS and sells virtual numbers for $7.20 a month. Its $0.60 trial is also a low-cost way to test an eSIM before buying a bigger plan.

Saily's app handles purchase, setup, and top-ups in one place, and it offers an optional US number from $1.99 a month.

Takeaway: Yesim has more extras, while Saily has simple top-ups and a cheaper number.