Nomad vs Simsimsim
Plans, prices and features compared. Competitor data checked October 2026.
The short answer
- Nomad lists fixed-data plans (1 GB up to 50 GB) and unlimited plans for 3 to 21 days, and often shows sale prices.
- Simsimsim lists fixed-data plans up to 50 GB, day passes with a daily full-speed allowance, regional and global plans, and keeps unused plans valid for 180 days.
- Price: Nomad’s 5 GB / 30 days price is in the table with a link to ours. Nomad prices often include sales, so check both on the day you buy.
How we checked
We read Nomad’s public country pages on nomadesim.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
| Nomad | Simsimsim | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-data plans | Yes: 1 GB up to 50 GB | Yes: 1 GB up to 50 GB |
| Unlimited plans | Yes: 3, 7, 14 and 21 days on the pages we checked | No unlimited; day passes of 0.5 to 10 GB per day, then reduced speed |
| 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: 5 GB for 30 days
Nomad’s price for 5 GB / 30 days on its public country pages, in US dollars, checked October 2026 (sale prices as shown):
| Destination | Nomad: 5 GB, 30 days | Simsimsim |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $10.00 | Our plans |
| USA | $10.00 | Our plans |
| Turkey | $9.00 | Our plans |
| Thailand | $8.00 | Our plans |
| UK | $12.00 | Our plans |
| Spain | $9.00 | Our plans |
Source: nomadesim.com country pages, October 2026. Some Nomad plans were on sale when we checked. Open our country page for the current price of a comparable plan.
When Nomad fits better
- You want an unlimited option for a few days of heavy use.
- You like a simple catalogue of fixed sizes with frequent sales.
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 Nomad cheaper than Simsimsim?
Nomad’s listed prices for 5 GB / 30 days are in the table, often with sale pricing. Compare them with the matching Simsimsim country page for the same data size and number of days on the day you buy.
Does Nomad have unlimited plans?
On the country pages we checked in October 2026, yes: unlimited plans for a few days. Simsimsim has day-pass plans with a daily full-speed allowance and reduced speed after it, not unlimited full-speed data.
Can I top up the same eSIM?
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 Nomad, check their top-up 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 Nomad, so weigh it accordingly. Nomad information was read from its public pages in October 2026.