Holafly vs Simsimsim
Plans, prices and features compared. Competitor data checked October 2026.
The short answer
- Holafly sells unlimited-data plans priced by the number of days; we saw no fixed-GB plans on its country pages.
- Simsimsim sells fixed-data plans (1 to 50 GB) and day-pass plans (a full-speed daily allowance, then reduced speed), so light users do not pay for data they will not use.
- Pick Holafly if you want unlimited data for a short, heavy-use trip. Pick Simsimsim if you want to pay for the data you need or want a daily allowance with a choice of sizes.
How we checked
We read Holafly’s public country pages on esim.holafly.com in October 2026 and recorded the plans and prices shown. Prices are converted to US dollars where the page showed another currency, so treat them as approximate. Competitor plans and prices change often, so check their page before you buy. We do not copy our own prices into this page; the links in the table open our current plans.
Plan types compared
| Holafly | Simsimsim | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan style | Unlimited data by number of days (3 to 30 days on the pages we checked) | Fixed data (1 to 50 GB) and day passes (0.5 to 10 GB per day, then reduced speed) |
| Fixed-GB plans | None seen | Yes |
| Regional and global plans | Check their page | Europe (35 countries), Asia (14), global |
| Buy now, install later | Check their terms | Unused plans stay valid up to 180 days |
| Top-up on the same eSIM | Check their terms | Most plans, up to 9 times |
| Data only (no phone number) | Check their page | Yes |
Price check: unlimited plans
Holafly’s price for an unlimited plan of 7 and 30 days on its public country pages, in US dollars (approximate), checked October 2026:
| Destination | Holafly unlimited, 7 days | Holafly unlimited, 30 days | Simsimsim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | $27.50 | $73.90 | Our plans |
| USA | $27.50 | $73.90 | Our plans |
| Turkey | $27.50 | $73.90 | Our plans |
| Thailand | $27.50 | $73.90 | Our plans |
| UK | $27.50 | $76.50 | Our plans |
| Spain | $24.50 | $66.50 | Our plans |
Source: esim.holafly.com country pages, October 2026. “Unlimited” plans can carry fair-use terms: read them on Holafly’s page. Open our country page for the current price of a comparable plan.
When Holafly fits better
- You want unlimited data without counting gigabytes on a short trip with heavy streaming or hotspot use.
- You prefer one simple choice: the number of days, nothing else.
When Simsimsim fits better
- Plan styles. Fixed-data plans from 1 GB to 50 GB, day-pass plans (0.5 to 10 GB per day at full speed, then unlimited at reduced speed), regional plans (Europe 35 countries, Asia 14) and global plans.
- Buy now, install later. An unused plan stays valid for up to 180 days before activation.
- Top up the same eSIM. Most plans can be topped up without a new QR code, while the eSIM is active, up to 9 times.
- 4G/5G networks. 5G on local operators in 123 countries.
- Clear refund tiers. Full refund if you never install the eSIM (180 days), see the refund policy.
Common questions
Is Holafly cheaper than Simsimsim?
For light use, fixed-data plans usually cost less than an unlimited plan, because you pay for the data you need. For heavy use over a few days, unlimited can be simpler. Compare Holafly’s price in the table with the matching Simsimsim country page.
Is Holafly really unlimited?
Holafly sells unlimited plans, and unlimited plans from any provider can have fair-use rules. Read the terms on their plan page before you buy.
Can I top up or extend?
On Simsimsim, most plans can be topped up on the same eSIM without a new QR code while it is active, up to 9 times. For Holafly, check their top-up and extension rules.
What if I buy but do not travel?
Simsimsim plans stay valid up to 180 days before activation, and you can get a full refund if you never install the eSIM. See the refund policy.
See our plans
Pick your destination on our country list or compare plans for a region on the regions page.
Written by Simsimsim, which competes with Holafly, so weigh it accordingly. Holafly information was read from its public pages in October 2026.