Head to Head
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aloSIM vs Firsty
Two of the most popular travel eSIM providers, compared on the things that actually matter: coverage, price, and plan flexibility.
| aloSIM | Firsty | |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations covered | 205+ | 200+ |
| Unlimited plans | Varies | Yes |
| Pricing | From $4.50 for 1GB/7d in the US, plans from about 3.50 EUR/week in 200+ destinations | Free ad-supported basic data (6 hours per ad view), paid high-speed from about 1 EUR/day |
| Parent company | AppSocket (Canada) | Firsty (Amsterdam) |
| Operating since | 2021 | 2023 |
| Best known for | Many plans include a free international phone number from sister app Hushed, which pure data rivals lack | The free-data eSIM: watch an ad, get free slow data worldwide, upgrade only when you need speed |
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Choose aloSIM if...
You need a working phone number abroad, not just data. The bundled Hushed number handles calls and texts that pure data eSIMs cannot.
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Choose Firsty if...
You want a free safety net. The ad-supported tier gives slow data worldwide at no cost, and you only pay (from about 1 EUR/day) when you need real speed.
The Sherpa take
There is no single winner: the right pick depends on your destination and how much data you burn. Run both through the calculator with your actual trip dates and the answer usually becomes obvious.
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