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Roami vs Yesim eSIM: which is cheaper in 2026?
Choosing between Roami and Yesim 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
Yesim has the cheaper entry plan in 45 of 50 countries.
- →Pick Roami if your destination is one of the 5 countries where it starts cheaper than Yesim.
- →Pick Yesim for the lowest entry price — it undercuts Roami in 45 of 50 countries, starting with Argentina from $0.51.
- →Pick Yesim for unlimited data — available in 50 countries vs 49 for Roami.
- →Pick Roami for big data buckets — better $/GB in 42 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
Roami vs Yesim 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 | Roami from | Yesim from | Cheaper entry | Best $/GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Argentina eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Yesim $1.72/GB |
Australia eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.66/GB |
Austria eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Belgium eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Brazil eSIM
|
$4.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $1.55/GB |
Canada eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $1.55/GB |
China eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.80/GB |
Colombia eSIM
|
$4.99 | $6.80 | Roami | Roami $1.55/GB |
Costa Rica eSIM
|
$9.99 | $4.88 | Yesim | Roami $1.55/GB |
Croatia eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Czechia eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Egypt eSIM
|
$2.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Yesim $0.88/GB |
Fiji eSIM
|
$6.99 | $5.67 | Yesim | Yesim $1.17/GB |
France eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Georgia eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Yesim $1.06/GB |
Germany eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Greece eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Hong Kong eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.57 | Yesim | Roami $0.80/GB |
Iceland eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
India eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Yesim $1.46/GB |
Indonesia eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.76/GB |
Ireland eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Israel eSIM
|
$2.99 | $0.57 | Yesim | Roami $0.70/GB |
Italy eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Japan eSIM
|
$1.99 | $3.97 | Roami | Roami $0.76/GB |
Kenya eSIM
|
$7.99 | $6.80 | Yesim | Roami $2.07/GB |
Macao eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.80/GB |
Malaysia eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.68/GB |
Mexico eSIM
|
$3.99 | $5.44 | Roami | Roami $1.10/GB |
Morocco eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Yesim $1.47/GB |
Netherlands eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
New Zealand eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.80/GB |
Peru eSIM
|
$4.99 | $6.12 | Roami | Roami $1.55/GB |
Philippines eSIM
|
$2.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.80/GB |
Poland eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Portugal eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Qatar eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.57 | Yesim | Yesim $1.47/GB |
Saudi Arabia eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $1.50/GB |
Singapore eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.80/GB |
South Africa eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Yesim $1.36/GB |
South Korea eSIM
|
$1.99 | $2.84 | Roami | Roami $0.55/GB |
Spain eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Switzerland eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
Taiwan eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.57 | Yesim | Roami $0.70/GB |
Thailand eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.74/GB |
Turkiye eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.57 | Yesim | Roami $0.68/GB |
United Arab Emirates eSIM
|
$3.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $1.45/GB |
United Kingdom eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.55/GB |
United States eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.80/GB |
Vietnam eSIM
|
$1.99 | $0.51 | Yesim | Roami $0.90/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 Roami and Yesim differ
Roami
since 2024 · App-based
- +Aggressive pricing across Asia
- +No ID verification for travel plans
- –Younger brand with fewer third-party reviews
Promo code web20 — all eSIM deals
Yesim
since 2019 · App-based
- +Founded 2019 in Switzerland
- +Pay-per-use international eSIM across 140+ countries
- –Smaller brand recognition outside Europe
FAQ
Is Roami or Yesim cheaper for your trip
Which is cheaper, Roami or Yesim?
By entry price, Yesim wins. Across the 50 countries where both sell plans, Roami has the cheaper cheapest-plan in 5 countries and Yesim in 45 (0 exact ties). The gap flips by destination, so check your country in the table above.
Is Yesim vs Roami 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 Yesim vs Roami verdict is identical. We keep one URL per matchup instead of two near-duplicate pages.
Which has the better price per GB, Roami or Yesim?
Roami — it posts the better cheapest $/GB rate in 42 of the countries where both sell metered plans (Yesim wins 8). Unlimited-only plans are excluded because they are priced per day, not per GB.
Does Roami or Yesim offer unlimited data plans?
Yesim sells unlimited plans in 50 of the 50 shared countries and Roami in 49. Unlimited always means fair-use throttling applies — the exact policy is shown on each plan's country page.
Do Roami and Yesim use the same networks?
It varies by country. In Argentina, Roami connects via Personal, Claro, Movistar and Yesim 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 Roami or Yesim 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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Every verdict on this page is a literal sort position from the same dated price snapshot — no editorial star ratings, no pay-to-rank. How we collect and check data is in our methodology; how we make money in our disclosure.