Head to Head
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Nomad vs Firsty
Two of the most popular travel eSIM providers, compared on the things that actually matter: coverage, price, and plan flexibility.
| Nomad | Firsty | |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations covered | 200+ | 200+ |
| Unlimited plans | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Fixed packs from about $1.50 with per-GB rates as low as $0.55 in some countries | Free ad-supported basic data (6 hours per ad view), paid high-speed from about 1 EUR/day |
| Parent company | LotusFlare, Inc. | Firsty (Amsterdam) |
| Operating since | 2020 | 2023 |
| Best known for | Consistently the cheapest big-name per-GB option; free 1GB trial eSIM in 81 destinations | The free-data eSIM: watch an ad, get free slow data worldwide, upgrade only when you need speed |
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Choose Nomad if...
You optimize for price per GB. Nomad routinely undercuts the other big names, and the free 1GB trial lets you test coverage before paying.
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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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