Checked 6 November 2026
eSIMology vs Saily
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 Saily's own pages, checked 6 November 2026.
Prices for the same trip
| Plan | eSIMology | Saily |
|---|---|---|
| Japan · 5 GB | £6.99 (30 days) | Saily £8.49 (30 days) |
| USA · 5 GB | £8.99 (30 days) | Saily £10.99 (30 days) |
| Turkey · 5 GB | £5.99 (30 days) | Saily £7.49 (30 days) |
| Thailand · 5 GB | £4.99 (30 days) | Saily £5.99 (30 days) |
| Spain · 5 GB | £5.99 (30 days) | Saily £7.49 (30 days) |
| UK · 5 GB | £8.49 (30 days) | Saily £9.99 (30 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 | Saily |
|---|---|---|
| Buy without an account | Yes: guest checkout, no app | App sign-in needed to install |
| Refunds on unused eSIMs | Full refund to your card within 30 days | Full within 30 days if not installed |
| Speed after a daily cap | Printed on every plan | 1 Mbps, in its terms |
| 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 by brand |
| Install | One tap on iPhone, QR code or codes, by email | App-guided |
| Currencies | GBP, EUR, USD | GBP, USD, EUR, CHF |