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AiralovsYesimtwo catalogs, one scale

Airalo and Yesim 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.

AuthorValentinUpdated Aug 17, 2026

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
YesimSwiss app, reusable profile, optional virtual numbers.

A Swiss app-first service using one reusable profile across more than 200 destinations, with VPN and optional virtual numbers.

Strengths

  • Reusable profile and pay-as-you-go options
  • VPN and optional virtual numbers
  • Swiss app-first product surface

Limits

  • Travel plans are data-only
  • Unlimited plans use fair-use policies
  • Extras should not distract from destination €/GB
Model
App-managed
Coverage in catalog
186 destinations
Setup
App and QR install
Calls and SMS
Selected plans only
Hotspot
0% of sampled plans mention it
Top-up / reuse
Pay-as-you-go credit
Yesim review
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What matters

We prefer Airalo

We prefer Airalo

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

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

Airalo reviewYesim review

What matters

Side by side, we pick a side

What mattersAiraloYesim
Product modelMarketplaceApp-managed
Catalog destinations211 destinations186 destinations
Plans fromEUR 4.00EUR 0.45
5G share in sample53%0%
Hotspot share in sample0%0%
How you installApp + QRApp + QR

Next step

Confirm Airalo vs Yesim 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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Airalo vs Yesim 2026: Compare eSIM prices+

Airalo covers more of the live catalog or starts cheaper on the same scale. Yesim 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 Yesim make sense?+

Yesim is easiest when you want purchase, install and top-up in one place. Swiss app, reusable profile, optional virtual numbers. In our current sample: 3,537 priced plans across 186 destinations, median EUR 2.30/GB on limited packs. A polished app says nothing about the local radio network.

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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