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AiralovsRedteaGOtwo catalogs, one scale

Airalo and RedteaGO sit on the same euro catalog. The sheets below are the operator reviews we already publish — scored here against each other, then checked on a live destination.

Operator sheets

The two reviews, side by side

Strengths, limits and catalog facts come from each provider page. The live number is still on the destination.

AiraloThe deep catalog default for most trips.

A large travel eSIM marketplace with local, regional and global packages for more than 200 locations, plus a mature app and Airmoney rewards.

Strengths

  • Very broad prepaid catalog across local, regional and global packs
  • Mature iOS and Android apps with QR and in-app install
  • Airmoney rewards and top-ups for repeat travelers

Limits

  • Most plans remain data-only
  • Partner networks and 5G vary country by country
  • Promo eligibility can depend on first order or account terms
Model
Marketplace
Coverage in catalog
211 destinations
Setup
App and QR install
Calls and SMS
Selected plans only
Hotspot
0% of sampled plans mention it
Top-up / reuse
Top-ups on eligible plans
Airalo review
RedteaGOStronger when the trip leans China and Asia.

A Redtea Mobile service with a large country, regional and global plan catalog.

Strengths

  • Strong China and Asia coverage
  • Selected plans include calls and SMS
  • Large country, regional and global catalog

Limits

  • Voice is limited to labelled plans
  • Unlimited plans can sharply reduce speed
  • Western-market brand awareness is lower
Model
Marketplace
Coverage in catalog
177 destinations
Setup
App and QR install
Calls and SMS
Selected plans only
Hotspot
0% of sampled plans mention it
Top-up / reuse
Top-ups on eligible plans
RedteaGO review
Current Airalo code15% off with code ESIMP15
Airalo promo codes

What matters

We prefer Airalo

We prefer Airalo

Airalo covers more of the live catalog or starts cheaper on the same scale. RedteaGO can still win a specific trip if the destination sheet says so.

Open RedteaGO when the destination page shows a clearer network, hotspot rule or price for that itinerary. Do not crown a winner from the homepage.

What matters

Side by side, we pick a side

What mattersAiraloRedteaGO
Product modelMarketplaceMarketplace
Catalog destinations211 destinations177 destinations
Plans fromEUR 4.00EUR 0.48
5G share in sample53%0%
Hotspot share in sample0%0%
How you installApp + QRApp + QR

Next step

Confirm Airalo vs RedteaGO on a live destination

The verdict above is the trip-shaped call. The payable number is on the destination page, then again at provider checkout.

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Questions

Airalo vs RedteaGO 2026: Compare eSIM prices+

Airalo covers more of the live catalog or starts cheaper on the same scale. RedteaGO can still win a specific trip if the destination sheet says so.

When does Airalo make sense?+

Airalo is useful when you want a wide choice of local, regional and global packs. The deep catalog default for most trips. In our current sample: 3,286 priced plans across 211 destinations, median EUR 3.67/GB on limited packs. Partner networks change by country, so the destination comparison matters more than the brand.

Do you give this provider a score?+

No. We do not publish a customer rating or a best-provider badge. This page shows normalized catalog fields — price, data, validity, coverage, 5G and hotspot — plus sourced product notes. A commission on an outbound link does not change those numbers.

When does RedteaGO make sense?+

RedteaGO is useful when you want a wide choice of local, regional and global packs. Stronger when the trip leans China and Asia. In our current sample: 843 priced plans across 177 destinations, median EUR 2.14/GB on limited packs. Partner networks change by country, so the destination comparison matters more than the brand.

Do you give this provider a score?+

No. We do not publish a customer rating or a best-provider badge. This page shows normalized catalog fields — price, data, validity, coverage, 5G and hotspot — plus sourced product notes. A commission on an outbound link does not change those numbers.

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