Esim reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 674 Reddit reviews across 63 subreddits and 178 posts to rank the best Esim brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/eSIMs, r/JapanTravelTips, r/travelchina, r/TravelHacks, r/ParisTravelGuide. Top-rated brands include AirAlo (4.2/5), Ubigi (4.4/5), Holafly (4.4/5).

Stats

Reviews674

Subreddits63

Posts178

Brands80

Products27

Top communities

r/eSIMs230 r/JapanTravelTips126 r/travelchina40 r/TravelHacks36 r/ParisTravelGuide14

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AirAlo

4.2

(152)

"I am also use Airalo and I have used in europe which worked for me great."

"Download Airalo, it’s so simple and supports almost every country. The rates are also pretty cheap"

"I’ve used Airalo many times in many different countries and has been great each time."

"I always use airalo.. its fast and easy"

"I’ve used Airalo, works perfectly"

"Airalo has been great on our trip. With wifi being so stinking spotty, we have had to rely on it multiple times during our 3 weeks in Italy."

"I use Airalo whenever travelling. I would say it's worth it. Always had 5G connection."

"I’ve used Airalo multiple times in EU / China / Mexico / Turkey without issue."

"We've been using it the past 2 weeks, even in remote places it worked well. Only very occasional drops but nothing significant, highly recommend it"

"Just got back from Japan for two weeks. Used Airalo when I arrived in Japan. Worked instantly and no issues with connection."

Ubigi

4.4

(50)

"I used Ubigi in my visits the last 2 years didn't have any issues even when I went to Aomori."

"Ubigi. Don’t consider anything else in Japan. They are partially owned by NTT, a major Japanese provider."

"I really like buying via Ubigi."

"Ubigi worked perfectly on iPhone 17 Pro."

"Ubigi was perfect for me in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Fujiyoshida."

"I was in Tokyo last week and in Kyoto joe, Ubingi is working wonders for me"

"I went to those exact places you put and ubigi always worked with basically full bars. I’d say just get the 25gb 30day plan because I ran out of my 10gb in a week."

"Ubigi works great in Europe"

"Ubigi! So easy, and a decent price for the amount of data you can purchase."

"I like Ubigi when I travel and have had good coverage in Europe and Asia."

Holafly

4.4

(40)

"There are several providers with good coverage just make sure the data plan fits your needs. Some, like Holafly, offer unlimited data so you don’t have to worry about tracking usage."

"Holafly, worked perfect since minute 1 :) everything works except tik tok"

"Used Holafly (which has a HK number) and had zero issues and unlimited GB."

"Used it in China and Japan, worked very well, no problems with reception, all apps I wanted to use I could use (including Instagram, Google …)"

"I can recommend you holafly for those kind of devices."

"Holafly is an amazing option and their customer service is top notch!"

"Holafly offers eSIMs with unlimited data, which is perfect for a hassle-free experience."

"Highly recommend."

"Holafly offers unlimited data eSIM plans for both Iceland and Ireland."

"It allows hotspot and has worked great everywhere."

Yesim

4.6

(35)

"I visit China twice a year on business, and use Yesim with an unlimited plan. No need for a VPN all your apps work."

"I recommend Yesim, they have unlimited data plans that might suit your needs!"

"I use Yesim and it's pretty reliable. Also, they have unlimited-data plans with cashbacks."

"I travel about five times a year to London and Manchester. and use an eSIM from Yesim. Works flawlessly."

"I use Yesim and it works seamlessly."

"For Istanbul, Yesim is a top choice for eSIM service."

"Highly recommend yesim since they have unlimited data plans and are available in Japan!"

"I recommend going with Yesim they have good deals for different regions."

"We both used a travel esim from Yesim. Installed it before leaving and turned it on when we landed."

"I highly recommend Yesim as they're super reliable."

Mobimatter

4.4

(32)

"Download MobiMatter app and type the country your going to. Gives you plenty of options. Very reliable one has never failed me."

"Used Mobimatter in Europe and it was excellent and good value."

"Using mobimatter in Greece. Has been flawless so far."

"I suggest Mobimatter, generally very competitive packages with clear information (no hidden speed throttling or limitation on hotspot use)"

"MobiMatter has some decent prices for 50gb 30 days. 36 cad. I’m currently using it Turk Telekom been travelling around the country with no problems."

"I’ve been using MobiMatter and been super happy with it! Use code SIM@V18680 for an extra discount."

"I have zero complaints"

"They have a 30GB esim valid for 30 days for $22."

"Used them a couple of times for a couple of trips. No issue."

"Used Mobimatter from Sparks, and it worked splendidly in all the three countries with no issues."

Nomad

4.3

(31)

"Nomad for me - install once - 110+ countries globally, one button to add data."

"I’m a fan of Nomad, I’ve used it all over, and it connects to the EE network here in the UK."

"I used Nomad in my last trip a month ago and it worked really well."

"I used Nomad eSIM (data only) and found it to be very reliable."

"Misis & I had Nomad Esim during our trip with no issues."

"Nomad works perfectly for me."

"I used Nomad in Beijing and Heilongjiang areas, worked great."

"Both worked well. 4G/LTE most times!"

"I used a data only eSIM from nomad in Europe last week and it was super reliable."

"Nomad works fine."

Roamless

4.3

(28)

"I’d recommend Roamless. It offers data that never expires, making it ideal for two trips."

"We found it super easy to set up and use."

"Roamless for the shorter trips."

"I just spent a week in china, used wechat pay and Didi with a Roamless data only esim."

"The eSIM works in 180+ countries, without expiring data plans or expiring balances."

"The only ones I know of are Roamless (no expiry), BNESIM (no expiry) and Eskimo (2 years validity but extendable forever by topping up a minimum amount)..."

"You only pay for data used."

"Money balance doesn't expire, and also will work in your home country."

"The first 2GB in Australia is free with signup & a promo code -- SUMMER24."

"Single eSIM that works in 160+ countries with a pay-as-you-go model."

Jetpac

4.5

(26)

"I am a Jetpac power user so highly recommend them."

"I use and recommend Jetpac esim. very affordable prices and very fast data speeds!"

"Key point was low latency for Jetpac! Speeds were pretty good, above 100 mbps! So highly recommended!"

"I used Jetpac for the whole month of Oct and it was awesome."

"I used Jetpac in Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur. Worked perfectly, with no issues!"

"Very affordable prices and very fast data speeds!"

"I've been using Jetpac for awhile in many countries without issues, highly recommend"

"I used Jetpac eSIM, and it worked really well!"

"I use Jetpac!"

Tello

4.5

(22)

"Tello is amazing, I would 2nd them for OP use case."

"The answer is still the same, Tello."

"I have been using Tello for years."

"Write up on why I recommend Tello in the US."

"I would remind tello or us mobile."

"Tello is excellent as an eSIM."

"I can’t recommend them enough, they piggy back on T-Mobile in the USA."

"Tello. Works perfectly"

"Plans that start at $5 USD / month."

"Tello offers affordable plans starting at $5/month with great features like WiFi calling and the ability to activate outside the US."

#10

Saily

4.4

(19)

"Saily and Roamless are my two go to eSIMs."

"I personally really like Saily, it has easy installation."

"Recommend saily for any country. In Aus, if going outside of major cities, Telstra is the best option."

"We were in Moorea last week and used Saily (saily.com). It worked perfectly and was 1/4 the price of a Vini eSim."

"Saily was great for me in Australia."

"I highly recommend Saily. I like how easy it is and the connection was great when I used it."

"Tried Saily multiple times while traveling across Europe, worked perfectly."

"Tried Saily 3 times, smooth like butter."

"Combines well with other offers for extensive coverage."

"I used saily in Japan back in September '24 and it worked fine for me, no complaints."

#11

Airalo

4.0

(17)

"I’ve used Airalo in numerous countries and loved it! Generally the cheapest prices too and definitely when using a discount code."

"It has fast internet and worked perfectly."

"It's cheaper and comes with a Czech phone number. It's $22 for 10gb and valid for 30 days."

"Airalo. You can use my code for 15% off here"

"I used Airalo and they were great. Super easy to setup use SHIVA1335 for $3 off"

"I bought Airalo and it worked great. Bought 10 gb and used it for 3 weeks and it was enough."

"2nd airalo. Sometimes they run deals and data plans can be half off."

"I haven’t tried others but Airalo worked great."

"Also a big fan of airalo! I used it the whole two weeks I was there - minimal issues."

#12

Orange

4.1

(12)

"Orange is the best network In France."

"I highly recommend this."

"I've used it several times and it has always been very reliable."

"I found Orange to be best priced for my needs"

"I got their 12GB sim on my last trip."

"Coverage was good, absolutely no issues."

"If you need a lot of data."

"Both Orange and Airalo worked fine for me."

"Orange travel or Bouygues are good packages for Europe."

"I used orange several times to great effect after my Verizon travel plan failed miserably."

#13

Lycamobile

4.2

(11)

"The Lycah eSIM process is super easy; just purchase it online and they email the QR code to activate the SIM."

"I got unlimited calls, text and unlimited data with 40gb high speed 5G, it was really good."

"For the UK only, there's currently a better deal on Lycamobile.co.uk"

"Lyca Mobile or GiffGaff. Cheap, good network support and all online."

"Lycamobile is probably your best choice."

"Includes international calling on some of their plans"

"If your trip starts in the UK, try Lycamobile UK"

"Lycamobile UK is cheap and easy for visitors to get."

"Go for a pay as you go from LycaMobile or Lebara."

"Have a look at lycaMobile for some great offers and uses Vodafone network."

#14

BNEsim

4.4

(10)

"It's BNESIM, they roam on the best network there and are unbeatable price wise."

"Cheapest one, that works splendid."

"Great for travelers needing data."

"BNESIM is the indisputable number 1 choice for Turkey."

"BNESIM just lowered their prices for UAE, have a look."

"Try BNEsim."

"BNESIM is pretty cheap otherwise as you've noted."

"I would recommend bnesim since it’s easy to use."

"I recommend BNESIM over Airalo for the performance and price."

"The unlimited time packages suit me perfectly and the price is unbeatable."

#15

Trip.com

4.0

(10)

"Currently using trip.com eSIM and it is working great at a great price."

"Highly recommended this eSim from trip.com. From our Hangzhou/Shanghai trip to my wife's recent Yunnan trip, it worked perfectly. Very affordable even."

"Sim from trip.com works without issues for me, so I'd recommend looking there :)"

"Trip, I’m using it now! I’d recommend 2+ gb a day"

"Trip.com eSIM was perfect for me but no access to TikTok"

"Cheapest esims from trip . com. 8 € for 15 GB/30 days. Worked fine several times."

"I used a trip.com e sim and it’s been very good nothing to complain about, also super affordable and lots of options depending on your data usage"

"My wife used the trip.com one and its good but is spotty at certain places."

"Trip.com or 3HK"

"They have pretty interesting offer there for cheap prices!"

#16

3HK

4.2

(9)

"Im using 3HK right now and it has been flawless in guangdong and macau."

"I used 3HK, no problem at all. Excellent speed and quite a bit cheaper than Airalo."

"3hk esim provides best value."

"3hk has been good for my travels."

"Personally, I get 3HK’s Local SIM. Very reliable and fast."

"Why not just sign up with 3 Hong Kong? The vast majority of esims are just resold 3HK services, anyway."

"Maybe a good choice for you."

"30 day APAC roaming package."

"Is 3HK worldwide eSIM still working?"

#17

AIS

4.7

(6)

"AIS offers the eSIM for $6, and you can recharge it through their app."

"I suggest you get an AIS provider as a esim or physical sim or roaming as you want."

"I landed today and my AIS eSIM worked straight off the plane."

"It's not the cheapest but it may be the best. Great 5G all over."

"Has served me well."

#18

MobiMatter

4.3

(6)

"Have experienced no issues so far on any of the three devices in Italy, Greece, and Spain so far. Highly recommend."

"MobiMatter’s Spark 30gb of data over 30 days for $21.99."

"Have no problems using Mobimatter across Japan, still using it"

"You can check out Mobimatter, they have a 20GB for $14 that works on the Docomo network."

"I'm using Mobimatter at the moment and it's working fine."

"Check Mobimatter.com and look for plans and follow the instructions."

#19

Klook

4.6

(5)

"Just finishing up my trip using Klook. Absolutely no problems, cheapest one I came across & set-up was seamless."

"You can check out Klook and search 'Vietnam eSIM'. Many options are available."

"The free eSIM from Klook also worked in JPN."

"I got 5g for 7 days for like $15 I think. And it worked great everywhere"

"I just came back from a 2 week trip in Japan and used a Klook eSIM! No issues at all."

#20

YohoMobile

4.6

(5)

"I used YohoMobile’s eSIM in Shanghai last month and had zero issues, full LTE coverage everywhere."

"I’d recommend checking out YohoMobile’s eSIM."

"Good coverage and data plans suited for tourists, easy to set up."

"They are unlimited except they throttle to 5 Mbps."

"YohoMobile is a solid option for affordable and reliable data with decent coverage."

#21

Smart

4.2

(5)

"I just got the Smart eSim and the 60 GB prepaid plan for 699 pesos."

"Smart was better in more rural spots; Globe felt faster in cities."

"I would recommend Smart eSim. Affordable load options."

"Buti nalang may Smart prepaid eSim na."

"Both Smart/TNT and Globe are good options, depending on your area."

#22

Maya

4.2

(5)

"Maya is what I use. Never have an issue with their data plans"

"I’ve used Maya mobile the last couple of times in Europe - worked great in multiple countries."

"I'm presently traveling from Germany through Bulgaria with a Maya esim & it's been excellent."

"Besides Airalo I have also used Maya."

"My reception was horrible."

#23

Giffgaff

4.0

(5)

"Go for Giffgaff."

"Check out GiffGaff. It Might be cheaper unless you think you might use more than 5GB in France. You can get an eSim if you download the app."

"I always use GiffGaff. You can download an eSim using their app and add credit/choose a plan before you leave home and it's ready as soon as you land."

"It's a great allrounder SIM or eSIM with low calling rates to the US"

"Honestly, giff gaff"

#24

BNE

5.0

(4)

"Absolutely. BNE is the only way to go for turkey. Lots of 30% off codes, BNE30, 30off, global 30 etc"

"I only ever use BNE when visiting Turkey."

"I would second BNE"

"Used BNE a couple of weeks back in the Antalya region and it was spot on."

#25

AlpineSIM

5.0

(4)

"Really cheap and easy!"

"Has always been the easiest for me."

"[alpinesim.com](http://alpinesim.com) is super cheap and fast in my experience."

"Its the cheapest and fastest I found."

#26

US Mobile

3.8

(5)

"USMobile has a multi-network addon for +$10 on unlimited starter and unlimited premium."

"I would say US mobile. The switching is automatic if you get a proper plan."

"I would switch to a US mobile. You can choose a plan that works on all 3 major US carriers and with high data priority"

"US Mobile $10 monthly, $8 annual prepay."

"Usmobile or roamless, but roamless doesn't offer Verizon coverage"

#27

Google Fi

4.8

(4)

"Google Fi is legitimately an excellent service. Works in around 200 countries globally."

"If you are currently on the US, get 'google fi'."

"It was really fast and reliable."

"I usually use Google Fi."

#28

Mobal

4.3

3.0

(1)

"Cmlink eSIM"

#80

Dialog

3.0

(1)

"Dialog was definitely better but mobitel also not bad."

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