AAiraloAccount required: you sign up or log in before buying, on airalo.com or in the Airalo app.
VSUUbigiNo app for a first website purchase. An account (app or ubigi.me) is needed to top up and manage.
Airalo cheaper: 4Ubigi cheaper: 44
Countries compared4810 GB lasting 30+ days
Airalo cheaper4Ubigi cheaper in 44
Median gap32%Ubigi lower in the middle country
Inbox eSIM lowest43Countries where the third option beats both
Airalo and Ubigi prices by country
10 GB lasting 30+ days, the cheapest plan of each.
| Country | Airalo | Ubigi | Inbox eSIM (third option) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | $18.00 30 d | $16.50 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| United States | $22.50 30 d | $14.00 30 d | $12.90 · 30 d |
| Turkey | $15.50 30 d | $13.00 30 d | $6.90 · 30 d |
| Thailand | $11.00 30 d | $11.00 30 d | $7.90 · 30 d |
| United Kingdom | $19.00 30 d | $11.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Italy | $19.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| France | $17.00 30 d | $10.00 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| Spain | $14.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Germany | $16.00 30 d | $12.50 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Greece | $20.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Portugal | $11.00 30 d | $11.00 30 d | $7.90 · 30 d |
| Mexico | $18.50 30 d | $24.00 30 d | $18.90 · 30 d |
| Indonesia | $21.00 30 d | $16.00 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| Vietnam | $18.00 30 d | $12.90 30 d | $12.90 · 30 d |
| South Korea | $19.00 30 d | $14.00 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| China | $26.50 30 d | $17.00 30 d | $11.90 · 30 d |
| India | $24.00 30 d | $15.00 30 d | $18.90 · 30 d |
| Egypt | $33.00 30 d | $19.00 30 d | $16.90 · 30 d |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.00 30 d | $21.00 30 d | $19.90 · 30 d |
| Canada | $23.00 30 d | $19.00 30 d | $17.90 · 30 d |
| Singapore | $16.00 30 d | $13.00 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| Malaysia | $20.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| Philippines | $19.00 30 d | $16.00 30 d | $12.90 · 30 d |
| Hong Kong | $18.00 30 d | $14.00 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| Australia | $18.00 30 d | $16.00 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| New Zealand | $24.00 30 d | $16.00 30 d | $14.90 · 30 d |
| Netherlands | $18.00 30 d | $11.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Switzerland | $23.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Austria | $11.00 30 d | $11.00 30 d | $7.90 · 30 d |
| Belgium | $13.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Ireland | $17.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Poland | $12.00 30 d | $9.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Croatia | $17.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Hungary | $19.00 30 d | $11.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Sweden | $16.00 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Norway | $17.00 30 d | $11.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Denmark | $17.50 30 d | $11.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Iceland | $19.50 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $8.90 · 30 d |
| Morocco | $34.00 30 d | $23.00 30 d | $16.90 · 30 d |
| South Africa | $22.00 30 d | $20.00 30 d | $16.90 · 30 d |
| Brazil | $23.00 30 d | $19.00 30 d | $17.90 · 30 d |
| Argentina | $30.00 30 d | $23.00 30 d | $23.90 · 30 d |
| Colombia | $28.00 30 d | $25.00 30 d | $24.90 · 30 d |
| Peru | $26.00 30 d | $24.00 30 d | $20.90 · 30 d |
| Chile | $28.00 30 d | $24.00 30 d | $21.90 · 30 d |
| Israel | $11.50 30 d | $12.00 30 d | $9.90 · 30 d |
| Saudi Arabia | $25.50 30 d | $27.00 30 d | $19.90 · 30 d |
| Qatar | $29.00 30 d | $19.00 30 d | $22.90 · 30 d |
Japan
United States
Turkey
Thailand
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Spain
Germany
Greece
Portugal
Mexico
Indonesia
Vietnam
South Korea
China
India
Egypt
United Arab Emirates
Canada
Singapore
Malaysia
Philippines
Hong Kong
Australia
New Zealand
Netherlands
Switzerland
Austria
Belgium
Ireland
Poland
Croatia
Hungary
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Iceland
Morocco
South Africa
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Peru
Chile
Israel
Saudi Arabia
QatarGreen: the cheaper of the two. Prices read on their own sites (22 Oct to 23 Oct 2026); ours are live. A country opens every plan of both, for your trip length.
How they differ
| Feature | AAiralo | UUbigi | IEInbox eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans | Fixed-GB local, regional and global packs in 200+ places; unlimited packs in 130+ countries and regions.source | One-off fixed-GB and unlimited plans (local, regional, global), plus monthly and annual recurring plans.source | Fixed GB (1 to 50 GB), country, regional and Global packs, plus a Day Pass in many countries |
| App or account | Account required: you sign up or log in before buying, on airalo.com or in the Airalo app.source | No app for a first website purchase. An account (app or ubigi.me) is needed to top up and manage.source | None: no app and no account |
| How you get it | Install in the app, or use the QR code or manual details shown under My eSIMs in your account.source | Website orders: QR code by email (first purchase only). App orders: install from the app dashboard.source | QR code and a one-tap Add eSIM link by email, about a minute after paying |
| When days start | Most packs start when the eSIM connects to a supported network at the destination; some start on install.source | On arrival in a covered area (at once if already there). A website plan must be activated within 6 months.source | When the eSIM first connects to a network in a covered country |
| Hotspot | Allowed when the device and network support it; on unlimited packs it counts toward the daily allowance.source | Tethering is supported (setup steps given); unlimited plan pages say data sharing is allowed.source | Usually allowed; the local network can still limit it |
| Top-ups | Only on eSIMs marked rechargeable; optional Renewals buy the same pack again when 10% data is left.source | Yes: recharge the same eSIM from your account; the profile is kept unless unused for 18 months.source | Yes, on the same eSIM, from the order page |
| Phone number | Most packs are data only; some "Data, Voice & Text" packs (such as Discover+) include calls and texts.source | Data only: no phone number, no voice calls and no SMS.source | No: data only. Your own number stays on your main SIM |
| Refunds | "Wrong purchase" or "plans changed": Airmoney credit only. Install or not-working issues: Airmoney or card.source | Website eSIM: only if the QR code was never scanned, asked within 14 business days; to the original payment method.source | Unused and never installed: full refund to the card within 30 days |
| Support | 24/7 live chat on the website and in the app, plus WhatsApp and email.source | Contact form answered 24/7; an automated site chat that can hand over to staff; WhatsApp AI assistant.source | Email, around the clock; a person answers |
| Payment | Visa, Mastercard, Amex, UnionPay, JCB, PayPal, Apple Pay (not in all countries), Google Pay, Alipay (app), Airmoney.source | Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, UnionPay, Diners, Discover; PayPal for top-ups only.source | Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, in your own currency (Stripe) |
Plans
- Airalo
- Fixed-GB local, regional and global packs in 200+ places; unlimited packs in 130+ countries and regions.
- Ubigi
- One-off fixed-GB and unlimited plans (local, regional, global), plus monthly and annual recurring plans.
- Inbox eSIM
- Fixed GB (1 to 50 GB), country, regional and Global packs, plus a Day Pass in many countries
App or account
- Airalo
- Account required: you sign up or log in before buying, on airalo.com or in the Airalo app.
- Ubigi
- No app for a first website purchase. An account (app or ubigi.me) is needed to top up and manage.
- Inbox eSIM
- None: no app and no account
How you get it
- Airalo
- Install in the app, or use the QR code or manual details shown under My eSIMs in your account.
- Ubigi
- Website orders: QR code by email (first purchase only). App orders: install from the app dashboard.
- Inbox eSIM
- QR code and a one-tap Add eSIM link by email, about a minute after paying
When days start
- Airalo
- Most packs start when the eSIM connects to a supported network at the destination; some start on install.
- Ubigi
- On arrival in a covered area (at once if already there). A website plan must be activated within 6 months.
- Inbox eSIM
- When the eSIM first connects to a network in a covered country
Hotspot
- Airalo
- Allowed when the device and network support it; on unlimited packs it counts toward the daily allowance.
- Ubigi
- Tethering is supported (setup steps given); unlimited plan pages say data sharing is allowed.
- Inbox eSIM
- Usually allowed; the local network can still limit it
Top-ups
- Airalo
- Only on eSIMs marked rechargeable; optional Renewals buy the same pack again when 10% data is left.
- Ubigi
- Yes: recharge the same eSIM from your account; the profile is kept unless unused for 18 months.
- Inbox eSIM
- Yes, on the same eSIM, from the order page
Phone number
- Airalo
- Most packs are data only; some "Data, Voice & Text" packs (such as Discover+) include calls and texts.
- Ubigi
- Data only: no phone number, no voice calls and no SMS.
- Inbox eSIM
- No: data only. Your own number stays on your main SIM
Refunds
- Airalo
- "Wrong purchase" or "plans changed": Airmoney credit only. Install or not-working issues: Airmoney or card.
- Ubigi
- Website eSIM: only if the QR code was never scanned, asked within 14 business days; to the original payment method.
- Inbox eSIM
- Unused and never installed: full refund to the card within 30 days
Support
- Airalo
- 24/7 live chat on the website and in the app, plus WhatsApp and email.
- Ubigi
- Contact form answered 24/7; an automated site chat that can hand over to staff; WhatsApp AI assistant.
- Inbox eSIM
- Email, around the clock; a person answers
Payment
- Airalo
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, UnionPay, JCB, PayPal, Apple Pay (not in all countries), Google Pay, Alipay (app), Airmoney.
- Ubigi
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, UnionPay, Diners, Discover; PayPal for top-ups only.
- Inbox eSIM
- Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, in your own currency (Stripe)
AAiralo
- Run by AirGSM Pte Ltd (Singapore), which describes Airalo as an aggregator and marketplace of connectivity providers. source
- Consumers may withdraw within 14 days of purchase, but only until the eSIM is activated. source
- Payments are usually processed in US dollars; other currencies are at Airalo's discretion. source
- Referral: the referrer gets USD 3 in Airmoney per referral; the friend gets a first-purchase discount. source
UUbigi
- Ubigi is a brand of Transatel, part of the NTT group. source
- The Ubigi eSIM is built into some Acer, Asus, Dell and Microsoft Surface laptops. source
- Monthly plans can be cancelled only after 3 months; annual plans cannot be cancelled or refunded. source
- No refunds when a phone turns out to be carrier-locked. source
Which one to pick
Pick Airalo if
- You want one app to buy, install, track and top up several eSIMs, with optional automatic renewals.
- You need calls and texts: some Airalo packs (such as Discover+) include them; ours are data only.
- You want to pay with PayPal or Alipay, or spend Airalo's Airmoney credit.
- You want unlimited data in a place where we sell no Day Pass (Airalo lists unlimited packs in 130+ places).
Pick Ubigi if
- You want data on a Windows laptop or tablet: Ubigi supports Windows 10 and 11 and ships inside some laptops.
- You travel often and want a monthly or annual plan that renews on one long-lived eSIM.
- You use a lot of data: its unlimited plans keep full speed up to 15 to 60 GB, then drop to 2 Mbps.
- You want to top up with PayPal.
Or neither, if
- You would rather skip the app and the account.
- You want the QR by email and a refund to the card if you never install it.
Questions
Is Airalo or Ubigi cheaper?
For 10 GB lasting 30+ days, Airalo is cheaper in 4 of 48 countries and Ubigi in 44. In the median country Airalo costs 32% more than Ubigi. Prices read 22 Oct to 23 Oct 2026.
Do Airalo and Ubigi need an app?
Airalo: Account required: you sign up or log in before buying, on airalo.com or in the Airalo app.. Ubigi: No app for a first website purchase. An account (app or ubigi.me) is needed to top up and manage..
What are their refund rules?
Airalo: "Wrong purchase" or "plans changed": Airmoney credit only. Install or not-working issues: Airmoney or card.. Ubigi: Website eSIM: only if the QR code was never scanned, asked within 14 business days; to the original payment method..
Can I use them as a hotspot?
Airalo: Allowed when the device and network support it; on unlimited packs it counts toward the daily allowance.. Ubigi: Tethering is supported (setup steps given); unlimited plan pages say data sharing is allowed..
Which is better for unlimited data?
Airalo: 3 GB per day at 20 Mbps, then reduced speed; resets every 24 hours. Hotspot allowed, counted in the 3 GB.. Ubigi: Full speed up to a threshold (7-day country: about 15 to 25 GB; 30-day: 60 GB), then 2 Mbps. Sharing allowed..
Is there an option without an app?
Inbox eSIM (this site) sends the QR and a one-tap install link by email, with no app or account. We sell eSIMs, so weigh that; the prices above show where we are cheaper and where we are not.
Or skip the appInbox eSIM: QR and a one-tap install link by email, in about a minute.
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