RRoam2Go vs The SIM ShopT
Which travel eSIM is cheaper? We compared the total trip price of Roam2Go and The SIM Shop in the 150 destinations both cover, using today's prices.
Prices checked 14 November 2026
The short answer
For a typical one-week trip, Roam2Go was cheaper in more destinations: 87 of the 150 countries both cover.
Roam2Go cheaper in 87 · The SIM Shop in 62 · same price in 1
Roam2Go cheaper in 104 · The SIM Shop in 46
Roam2Go cheaper in 41 · The SIM Shop in 109
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.
Price for one week by destination
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.
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Roam2Go vs The SIM Shop at a glance
Each provider's terms from its own pages, with the source; coverage from our daily price check.
| RRoam2Go | TThe SIM Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations covered | 158 of 158 | 150 of 158 |
| Fixed data plans | in 157 destinations | in 150 destinations |
| Unlimited plans | in 155 destinations | in 8 destinations |
| Unlimited data speed | Stated per plan (the destination pages show each rule) source checked 14 Oct 2026 | Stated per plan (the destination pages show each rule) source checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Adding data | On some eSIMs only (provider's written statement to us; page requested) checked 27 Oct 2026 | Not checked |
| Reader discount | Up to 10% off with code ROAMINGSCANNER10 at checkout | 10% off all The SIM Shop eSIM plans with code ROAMINGSCANNER at checkout |
| Prices last checked | 14 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 |
Which should you choose?
- For a week, moderate use, Roam2Go was cheaper in more destinations (87 vs 62).
- For two weeks, heavy use, Roam2Go was cheaper in more destinations (104 vs 46).
- For a long weekend, light use, The SIM Shop was cheaper in more destinations (109 vs 41).
- Roam2Go has a reader discount: Up to 10% off with code ROAMINGSCANNER10 at checkout.
- The SIM Shop has a reader discount: 10% off all The SIM Shop eSIM plans with code ROAMINGSCANNER at checkout.
- For one country, open its page: it ranks all 14 providers by the total price for your exact trip, not only these two.
How Roam2Go and The SIM Shop differ
- Roam2Go covers 158 of our 158 destinations, with fixed data plans in 157 destinations and unlimited plans in 155.
- The SIM Shop covers 150, with fixed data plans in 150 destinations and unlimited plans in 8.
- Roam2Go covers 8 destinations that The SIM Shop does not; The SIM Shop covers 0 that Roam2Go does not.
For the cheapest price, open your destination's page: it compares all 14 providers for your exact trip length and data use, not only these two.
Roam2Go vs The SIM Shop: questions
Is Roam2Go cheaper than The SIM Shop?
It depends on the destination and the trip. In our check on 14 November 2026, for a one-week trip with moderate use (about 5.6 GB), Roam2Go was cheaper in 87 and The SIM Shop in 62 of the 150 destinations both cover. For two weeks of heavy use, Roam2Go was cheaper in 104 and The SIM Shop in 46.
Which has unlimited data, Roam2Go or The SIM Shop?
Roam2Go and The SIM Shop both sell unlimited plans. Unlimited plans usually have a fair use limit, after which speed is reduced.
Which covers more countries, Roam2Go or The SIM Shop?
Of the 158 destinations we compare, Roam2Go covers 158 and The SIM Shop covers 150. Both cover 150.
Can I use Roam2Go and The SIM Shop on the same phone?
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.
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