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Airalo vs Ubigi eSIM: which is cheaper in 2026?
Choosing between Airalo and Ubigi comes down to where you're going. We compared their cheapest plan in every one of the 50 countries both cover — every verdict on this page is a literal sort of our dated price database.
The verdict, computed
Airalo has the cheaper entry plan in 29 of 50 countries.
In 7 of those countries both post the identical entry price — the winner is decided elsewhere.
- →Pick Airalo for the lowest entry price — it undercuts Ubigi in 29 of 50 countries, starting with Argentina from $5.00.
- →Pick Ubigi if your destination is one of the 14 countries where it starts cheaper than Airalo.
- →Pick Airalo for unlimited data — available in 47 countries vs 16 for Ubigi.
- →Pick Ubigi for big data buckets — better $/GB in 31 of the countries where both sell metered plans.
Entry price = each provider's cheapest plan in that country, from the same dated snapshot. Full method in our methodology.
Country by country
Airalo vs Ubigi eSIM prices in 50 countries
Each cell is the provider's cheapest plan in that country. The country name opens the full comparison; prices open that provider's plans there.
| Country | Airalo from | Ubigi from | Cheaper entry | Best $/GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Argentina eSIM
|
$5.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $1.30/GB |
Australia eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Airalo $0.90/GB |
Austria eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.58/GB |
Belgium eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.65/GB |
Brazil eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Ubigi $0.92/GB |
Canada eSIM
|
$7.00 | $5.00 | Ubigi | Ubigi $1.05/GB |
China eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Ubigi $0.80/GB |
Colombia eSIM
|
$4.50 | $6.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Costa Rica eSIM
|
$7.50 | $4.00 | Ubigi | Ubigi $1.15/GB |
Croatia eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.70/GB |
Czechia eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | unlimited only |
Egypt eSIM
|
$5.50 | $5.00 | Ubigi | Ubigi $1.56/GB |
Fiji eSIM
|
$7.50 | $18.00 | Airalo | Airalo $4.70/GB |
France eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Ubigi $0.30/GB |
Georgia eSIM
|
$4.50 | $6.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Germany eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.65/GB |
Greece eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.64/GB |
Hong Kong eSIM
|
$4.00 | $7.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.92/GB |
Iceland eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.78/GB |
India eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.50 | Ubigi | Ubigi $0.57/GB |
Indonesia eSIM
|
$4.50 | $4.00 | Ubigi | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Ireland eSIM
|
$4.00 | $7.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.78/GB |
Israel eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | unlimited only |
Italy eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Ubigi $0.32/GB |
Japan eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.50 | Ubigi | Ubigi $0.90/GB |
Kenya eSIM
|
$8.00 | $9.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $1.65/GB |
Macao eSIM
|
$4.00 | $8.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Malaysia eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.82/GB |
Mexico eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.00 | Ubigi | Airalo $0.90/GB |
Morocco eSIM
|
$6.00 | $6.00 | tie | Ubigi $1.00/GB |
Netherlands eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.66/GB |
New Zealand eSIM
|
$4.00 | $7.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Peru eSIM
|
$4.50 | $6.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $1.32/GB |
Philippines eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.50 | Ubigi | unlimited only |
Poland eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.45/GB |
Portugal eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | unlimited only |
Qatar eSIM
|
$4.50 | $8.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $1.60/GB |
Saudi Arabia eSIM
|
$4.50 | $7.00 | Airalo | Airalo $1.96/GB |
Singapore eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.00 | Ubigi | Ubigi $0.55/GB |
South Africa eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.98/GB |
South Korea eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.00 | Ubigi | Ubigi $0.70/GB |
Spain eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Ubigi $0.45/GB |
Switzerland eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.57/GB |
Taiwan eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.00 | Ubigi | Ubigi $0.80/GB |
Thailand eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.00 | Ubigi | Airalo $0.55/GB |
Turkiye eSIM
|
$4.00 | $3.00 | Ubigi | Airalo $0.69/GB |
United Arab Emirates eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $1.47/GB |
United Kingdom eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.48/GB |
United States eSIM
|
$4.00 | $2.90 | Ubigi | Ubigi $0.73/GB |
Vietnam eSIM
|
$4.00 | $6.90 | Airalo | Ubigi $0.74/GB |
“Best $/GB” compares each provider's cheapest per-gigabyte rate in that country; unlimited-only line-ups have no $/GB. Prices dated Sep 30, 2026 — always confirm on the country page before buying.
Beyond price
How Airalo and Ubigi differ
Airalo
since 2019 · Marketplace
- +Widest country coverage in the industry
- +Established trust and brand recognition
- –No longer the cheapest in most single countries
Ubigi
since 2017 · App-based
- +Operated by Transatel (NTT Group) since the 2017 eSIM launch
- +Coverage in 200+ destinations
- –Account setup required before buying
Promo code WELCOME10 — all eSIM deals
FAQ
Is Airalo or Ubigi cheaper for your trip
Which is cheaper, Airalo or Ubigi?
By entry price, Airalo wins. Across the 50 countries where both sell plans, Airalo has the cheaper cheapest-plan in 29 countries and Ubigi in 14 (7 exact ties). The gap flips by destination, so check your country in the table above.
Is Ubigi vs Airalo different from this page?
No. It is the same comparison read in the other direction — our table lists both providers in every country, so the Ubigi vs Airalo verdict is identical. We keep one URL per matchup instead of two near-duplicate pages.
Which has the better price per GB, Airalo or Ubigi?
Ubigi — it posts the better cheapest $/GB rate in 31 of the countries where both sell metered plans (Airalo wins 15). Unlimited-only plans are excluded because they are priced per day, not per GB.
Does Airalo or Ubigi offer unlimited data plans?
Airalo sells unlimited plans in 47 of the 50 shared countries and Ubigi in 16. Unlimited always means fair-use throttling applies — the exact policy is shown on each plan's country page.
Do Airalo and Ubigi use the same networks?
It varies by country. In Argentina, Airalo connects via Personal, Claro, Movistar and Ubigi via Personal, Claro, Movistar — local carrier agreements differ even when the names overlap. Every country page lists the networks behind each provider's plans.
Are there Airalo or Ubigi promo codes?
Yes — current codes for both are on our deals page, alongside expiry dates. Promo discounts are never baked into the rankings on this page; every verdict uses list prices only.
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