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aloSIM vs GigSky
Two of the most popular travel eSIM providers, compared on the things that actually matter: coverage, price, and plan flexibility.
| aloSIM | GigSky | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fixed plans from 512MB up to 100GB/180d plus unlimited in select destinations; cruise plans cost more |
| Parent company | AppSocket (Canada) | GigSky (US) |
| Operating since | 2021 | 2010 |
| Best known for | Many plans include a free international phone number from sister app Hushed, which pure data rivals lack | The only eSIM that works at sea on 200+ cruise ships (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian) and in 200+ countries on land |
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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 GigSky if...
You are cruising. GigSky is the only travel eSIM with genuine at-sea coverage on 200+ ships, plus solid land coverage for port days.
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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