Airalo
eSIMThe world's first eSIM store with 200+ destinations
Best for: First-time eSIM users and multi-country itineraries — the safest default with the widest catalogue and the most predictable app experience.
Overview
Airalo is the world's leading eSIM marketplace, offering prepaid data plans for more than 200 countries and regions. Plans start from 1GB for 7 days, install in minutes via the iOS/Android app, and top-ups are instant. A solid default choice for most travelers.
Airalo's strength is consistency at scale: 200+ destinations with a uniform buying flow, an app that stores all your eSIMs in one place, and instant top-ups that add data to a running eSIM without reinstalling. Its catalogue splits into three tiers — local plans for a single country, regional plans (Asia, Europe, Africa and more) covering dozens of countries each, and a global plan usable almost everywhere — which makes it easy to pick the right scope. Verified pricing from the official storefront: a Japan eSIM runs US$4.50 for 1 GB / 7 days up to US$25.50 for 20 GB / 30 days, and the USA is similar (1 GB / 7 days from US$4.00, 20 GB / 30 days US$37.00). Airalo also runs Discover+ global multi-network plans and frequent seasonal discounts in the app.
Support is 24/7 and genuinely multilingual, and the regional packages (e.g. shared data across 10+ Asian countries) remain the reference point that other providers' regional offers are compared against.
Popular plans
| Plan | Data from | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan local eSIM | 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 20 GB | 7–30 days by size | US$4.50 (1 GB/7d) – US$25.50 (20 GB/30d) |
| USA local eSIM | 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 20 GB | 7–30 days by size | US$4.00 (1 GB/7d) – US$37.00 (20 GB/30d) |
| Discover+ Global | Multi-network data in 100+ countries | 7–30 days | from US$9.00 (1 GB/7d) |
| Asia regional | Shared data across 10+ Asian countries | 7–30 days | from US$5.00 (1 GB/7d) |
Japan/USA single-country prices verified from airalo.com in August 2026. Regional and Discover+ pricing varies by promotion — check the app for live rates.
Pros
- Widest catalogue: 200+ destinations plus regional and global plans
- Mature app: all eSIMs in one place, instant top-ups
- 24/7 multilingual human support
- Predictable quality — the benchmark other providers are measured against
Things to note
- Rarely the absolute cheapest per GB — discount brands undercut it
- Local plans are single-network in some countries, so coverage can dip indoors
- No unlimited plans in most destinations (Japan/USA included)
Key features
- 200+ country and regional plans
- Instant installation via mobile app
- Top up anytime without changing SIM
- 24/7 multilingual support