Yesim vs. Holafly: Which eSIM provider is the best in 2026?

Holafly offers a simple plan: you choose the number of days (from 1 to 90), and data is unlimited for the entire period. For frequent travelers, Holafly Plans offers monthly plans starting at $39.90/month (10 GB) up to $64.90/month (unlimited with extended hotspot sharing).

Yesim covers approximately 150 destinations through a combination of local and regional plans. Coverage is robust for major European and popular destinations (North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia), but more limited for exotic destinations. Some plans include a local phone number in certain markets.

Yesim offers a few unlimited plans for certain popular destinations, but the core of its lineup consists of fixed-data plans (1 GB to 50 GB). When unlimited plans are available, they often come with a daily limit on full-speed data, which is more restrictive than Holafly’s Fair Usage Policy.

Holafly's standard unlimited plans include a data-sharing limit of around 500 MB per day. Once that limit is reached, the hotspot stops working until the next day. For phone use only, this limit isn't a problem. But for someone who connects their laptop to work, 500 MB can be used up in just 30 minutes of video conferencing.

Yesim does not impose any blocking measures of its own, but certain restrictions may be imposed by local partner carriers. On some regional plans, banking apps may be inaccessible or messaging apps may be slowed down, depending on the country. Yesim does not contractually guarantee that apps will not be blocked.

Holafly isn't any better. Blocking issues here, too, depend on local partner carriers. Some Asia plans block local payment apps (WeChat Pay, PayPay), while others restrict European banking apps. Holafly provides no explicit commercial justification for not restricting apps.

You pay for a set amount of data. With a 10 GB plan over 30 days, you can watch about 10 to 15 hours of Netflix HD before you run out. Then you have to top up or wait. The advantage: no speed throttling—you keep your full speeds until the very last bit. The downside: you have to plan ahead and buy larger plans for long stays.

Yesim relies on a network of local partner operators that vary by country. Quality depends entirely on the underlying operator. In urban areas with good coverage, speeds are generally good. In rural areas or lower-priority countries, performance may decline.

Yesim uses an in-app chat system and email tickets, without a dedicated WhatsApp channel. Response times vary: several user reviews report response times ranging from 24 to 72 hours, with responses to complex issues sometimes being generic. The primary language of support is English, though responses in French are available in the European market.

The Yesim app lets you purchase, install, and manage your eSIMs directly from your smartphone. The user experience is decent but not as polished as Holafly’s: the design is more basic, the onboarding process is minimalist, and there are few built-in guides to help first-time eSIM buyers.