Which travel eSIM is cheaper? We compared the total trip price of Holafly and Nomad in the 147 destinations both cover, using today's prices.
Prices checked 6 October 2026
For a typical one-week trip, Nomad was cheaper in more destinations: 136 of the 147 countries both cover.
Holafly cheaper in 11 · Nomad in 136
Holafly cheaper in 67 · Nomad in 80
Holafly cheaper in 0 · Nomad in 147
Each trip is priced the cheapest way each provider allows: the right plan size, extra plans if one is not enough, or a mix of unlimited passes.
Prices in US dollars. One week with moderate use (about 5.6 GB). The cheaper provider is highlighted. Tap a price to open that plan page.
Nomad eSIM is run by LotusFlare.
For the cheapest price, open your destination's page: it compares all 7 providers for your exact trip length and data use, not only these two.
It depends on the destination and the trip. In our check on 6 October 2026, for a one-week trip with moderate use (about 5.6 GB), Holafly was cheaper in 11 and Nomad in 136 of the 147 destinations both cover. For two weeks of heavy use, Holafly was cheaper in 67 and Nomad in 80.
Holafly and Nomad both sell unlimited plans. Unlimited plans usually have a fair use limit, after which speed is reduced.
Of the 158 destinations we compare, Holafly covers 149 and Nomad covers 156. Both cover 147.
Yes. Most eSIM phones can store several eSIMs, so you can install both and switch between them in your phone settings. Only one is usually active for data at a time.