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eSIMX vs Airalo
How eSIMX stacks up against Airalo on coverage, pricing, and plan flexibility.
| eSIMX | Airalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations covered | 190+ | 200+ |
| Unlimited plans | Varies | Yes |
| Pricing | Prepaid packs of 1GB to 50GB for 7 to 30 days starting around 4.20 EUR | Fixed packs from about $4.50 for 1GB/7d, plus unlimited-style day passes in select destinations |
| Parent company | Independent | Airgsm Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) |
| Operating since | n/a | 2019 |
| Best known for | Accepts cryptocurrency payments and runs a cashback loyalty program (4G only) | The market leader and first eSIM store, 200+ destinations with regional plans like Eurolink covering 42 European countries |
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Choose eSIMX if...
Accepts cryptocurrency payments and runs a cashback loyalty program (4G only)
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Choose Airalo if...
You want the biggest catalog of local, regional, and global plans, a mature app, and the Airmoney loyalty program. The safe default for multi-country trips.
The Sherpa take
There is no single winner: the right pick depends on your destination and how much data you burn. Run both through the calculator with your actual trip dates and the answer usually becomes obvious.
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