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Revolut eSIM vs Airalo
Two of the most popular travel eSIM providers, compared on the things that actually matter: coverage, price, and plan flexibility.
| Revolut eSIM | Airalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations covered | 100+ | 200+ |
| Unlimited plans | No | Yes |
| Pricing | Fixed packs (1GB/7d up to 100GB) bought inside the Revolut app; Ultra members get 3GB free monthly | Fixed packs from about $4.50 for 1GB/7d, plus unlimited-style day passes in select destinations |
| Parent company | Revolut (service provided by 1GLOBAL) | Airgsm Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) |
| Operating since | 2024 | 2019 |
| Best known for | App-only eSIM for Revolut customers, powered by 1GLOBAL; install once, works in 100+ locations | The market leader and first eSIM store, 200+ destinations with regional plans like Eurolink covering 42 European countries |
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Choose Revolut eSIM if...
You already bank with Revolut. Data plans sit next to your card, Ultra members get 3GB free every month, and there is nothing new to install or sign up for.
Read the full Revolut eSIM review →
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Choose Airalo if...
You want the biggest catalog of local, regional, and global plans, a mature app, and the Airmoney loyalty program. The safe default for multi-country trips.
Read the full Airalo review →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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