Checked 6 November 2026
eSIMology vs Airalo
The same trips, priced side by side, and what you get from each: refunds, account, speed after a daily cap, usage and top-up. Facts from Airalo's own pages, checked 6 November 2026.
Prices for the same trip
| Plan | eSIMology | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| Japan · 5 GB | £6.99 (30 days) | Airalo £8.00 (7 days) |
| USA · 5 GB | £8.99 (30 days) | Airalo £10.00 (7 days) |
| Turkey · 5 GB | £5.99 (30 days) | Airalo £7.00 (7 days) |
| Thailand · 5 GB | £4.99 (30 days) | Airalo £5.50 (7 days) |
| Spain · 5 GB | £5.99 (30 days) | Airalo £6.50 (7 days) |
| UK · 5 GB | £8.49 (30 days) | Airalo £9.50 (7 days) |
GBP with VAT, from each site as shown to a UK visitor on 6 November 2026. Prices change: ours update every day.
What you get
| What you get | eSIMology | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| Buy without an account | Yes: guest checkout, no app | Account needed before checkout |
| Refunds on unused eSIMs | Full refund to your card within 30 days | In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request |
| Speed after a daily cap | Printed on every plan | “Slows”, no speed given |
| Fixed-GB data plans | Yes, with the price per GB | Yes |
| Data left and top-up | On a web page, no app | In the app |
| Phone check before paying | Checks the phone you're on at checkout | A list of phones |
| Install | One tap on iPhone, QR code or codes, by email | In the app, QR code or codes |
| Currencies | GBP, EUR, USD | 16 currencies, often charged in USD |