Which travel eSIM is cheaper? We compared the total trip price of Saily and Nomad in the 154 destinations both cover, using today's prices.
Prices checked 6 October 2026 · Saily prices checked 5 October 2026
For a typical one-week trip, Nomad was cheaper in more destinations: 98 of the 154 countries both cover.
Saily cheaper in 56 · Nomad in 98
Saily cheaper in 22 · Nomad in 132
Saily cheaper in 114 · Nomad in 40
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.
Saily is made by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. 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), Saily was cheaper in 56 and Nomad in 98 of the 154 destinations both cover. For two weeks of heavy use, Saily was cheaper in 22 and Nomad in 132.
Nomad sells unlimited plans; Saily does not. Unlimited plans usually have a fair use limit, after which speed is reduced.
Of the 158 destinations we compare, Saily covers 156 and Nomad covers 156. Both cover 154.
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.