Airalo
Easy app & support
Unlimited plans include 3GB of high-speed data per 24 hours, then 1Mbps. Hotspot has no separate cap. 24/7 multilingual support; the app supports 53 languages.
The right eSIM is not always the cheapest. Compare Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily and Trip.com by app experience, data rules, hotspot support and price.
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Unlimited plans include 3GB of high-speed data per 24 hours, then 1Mbps. Hotspot has no separate cap. 24/7 multilingual support; the app supports 53 languages.
Unlimited data; local operator fair-use rules may reduce speed, and the China page publishes no fixed high-speed threshold. Hotspot sharing is limited to 1GB/day. 24/7 email and chat support.
Unlimited plans generally include 2GB of high-speed data per day, then about 1–2Mbps. Hotspot is supported, but stability depends on the device and local network. Support is available through live chat in the app or on the website.
China plans include fixed data and an unlimited option shown at $49.99. Hotspot is listed as unlimited; ad blocking, web protection and 24/7 chat are included. Install before travel because app access may be limited in China.
Daily 3GB plans slow to 384kbps after the daily quota; the 100GB/day option is capped at 10Mbps. Hotspot, top-up and Trip.com order support are included.
| Plan | Trip.com | Nomad | Airalo | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB · 7 days fixed data · full speed until used | — | $4.00 cheapest Nomad ↗ | $4.00 cheapest Airalo ↗ | $4.49 Saily ↗ |
| 3GB · 30 days fixed data · full speed until used | $2.31 cheapest Buy on Trip.com ↗ | $9.00 Nomad ↗ | $10.50 Airalo ↗ | $10.99 Saily ↗ |
| 5GB · 30 days fixed data · full speed until used | $3.49 cheapest Buy on Trip.com ↗ | $13.50 Nomad ↗ | $15.50 Airalo ↗ | $15.99 Saily ↗ |
| 10GB · 30 days fixed data · full speed until used | $5.70 cheapest Buy on Trip.com ↗ | $17.00 Nomad ↗ | $26.50 Airalo ↗ | $26.99 Saily ↗ |
| 20GB · 30 days fixed data · full speed until used | $10.04 cheapest Buy on Trip.com ↗ | $25.00 Nomad ↗ | $40.00 Airalo ↗ | $39.99 Saily ↗ |
* Saily's China page currently shows an unlimited option at $49.99, but the duration is chosen in a dynamic selector. Confirm the exact duration and final price before payment.
Plan prices and terms checked against provider pages on 2026-08-19. Trip.com prices include the 5% page discount shown at checkout; all prices can change. Affiliate disclosure: Trip.com, Airalo and Saily links may earn us a commission. Recommendation order is based on use case, not commission.
Trip.com's eSIM automatically switches IP address depending on which app you're using. You don't need to configure anything.
Hong Kong IP ensures Chinese apps work correctly with local services and payment systems.
Singapore IP gives you clean access to all blocked international services — no VPN needed.
Install at home, activate on arrival. The firewall never gets a chance to interfere.
Trip.com's product details, translated into plain English.
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