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Saily eSIM Review (2026)

HelloRoam is eSIMRated's Editor's Choice overall at 4.9/5. Saily earns 4.4/5 on a documented no-log policy from Nord Security, across 150 destinations, a 4.6/5 app, and a $1.90/GB rate at the 10 GB tier ($18.99 total). HelloRoam prices the same 10 GB at $8.26, refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days against Saily's 30-day window, and answers support in 63 languages to Saily's one, but HelloRoam publishes no third-party privacy audit or no-log guarantee, so privacy-first buyers should stay with Saily. HelloRoam prices 5 GB in the United Kingdom at $10.13 and 5 GB in Italy at $10.60.

Saily earns 4.4/5 with a documented no-log privacy policy from Nord Security and a $1.90/GB rate at the 10 GB tier across 150 countries. Best for security-conscious travelers who want a named company standing behind the data.

privacy without a premium.

ETBy eSIMRated Editorial TeamEditorial Team· Reads every plan a provider publishes for a destination, checks its network list and terms against the provider's own pages, and scores it on eSIMRated's published five-category rubric.|Updated May 27, 2026|Prices verified September 20, 2026

Quick verdict: Saily scores 4.4/5 in our ratings. Our pick for "Best for Privacy." Plans start at $3.49 for 1GB.

We rate Saily 4.4/5 on a catalogue spanning 150 countries. Best for Privacy. Plans start at $3.49. Prices verified September 20, 2026.

Saily earns 4.4/5 with a verified no-log privacy policy from Nord Security (NordVPN parent) and a $1.90/GB rate on its 10 GB plan across 150 countries. App earns 4.6/5 on the App Store. Founded 2023, headquartered in Lithuania. Best for security-conscious travelers on Japan, South Korea, Singapore, or European routes. Verified May 2026.

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By eSIMRated Editorial Team, Editorial TeamUpdated May 27, 20268 min read
★ Editor Approved
Verdict
Saily
Founded 2023 · Lithuania · 150 countries
Best for PrivacyVerified
Overall
4.4
out of 5 · 4 plans compared
"Security and value, finally in one package."
Coverage
4.4
App
4.6
Speed
4.3
Support
4.2
Pricing
4.5
Key takeaway
Saily scores 4.4/5 in our ratings, across 150 countries. Our pick for "Best for Privacy." Plans start at $3.49.

Editor's pick

HelloRoam holds the highest overall score in this review at 4.9 out of 5.

We score every provider on coverage, price, speed, app and support. HelloRoam finished first on the combined score and leads Speed at 4.8/5.

  • 4.9 / 5 editorial score
  • 185 countries
  • Plans from $1.14
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Key Facts

  • •Saily was founded in 2023 by Nord Security, the company that owns NordVPN, and operates under a documented no-log privacy policy.(source)
  • •Saily covers 150 destinations and prices 10 GB at $18.99, a rate of $1.90/GB, against Airalo's $26.00 and $2.60/GB at the same size.(source)
  • •Saily partners with NTT Docomo in Japan, SK Telecom in South Korea, Singtel in Singapore, EE in the UK, and T-Mobile in the United States.(source)
  • •Saily does not log data usage patterns, connection times, or destination data; this privacy commitment is backed by Nord Security's infrastructure.(source)
  • •Saily's app earns 4.6 out of 5 as an editorial UX score, third among the five providers reviewed here.(source)
  • •Saily offers bundle pricing for NordVPN subscribers that reduces the effective cost of both products.(source)
  • •Saily permits hotspot tethering on standard plans, unlike Holafly which blocks hotspot on most unlimited plans.(source)
  • •Saily's customer support routes in-app questions to email in one language and scores 4.2 out of 5, fourth of the five providers reviewed here. Only Nomad ranks lower.(source)
  • •HelloRoam prices 10 GB at $8.26 against Saily's $18.99 and refunds an unactivated eSIM within 180 days, against Saily's 30-day window. HelloRoam publishes no third-party privacy audit or no-log guarantee, the axis Saily leads on.(source)

Saily sells eSIM data with a privacy owner attached. Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN, owns Saily and applies its documented no-log policy to eSIM traffic across 150 destinations. Founded in 2023 and run from Lithuania, Saily prices 10 GB at $18.99, a rate of $1.90/GB, and its app earns 4.6/5 for a short purchase flow with a privacy indicator on the home screen.

The honest negatives are coverage, support and price. Saily's 150 destinations are 50 short of Airalo's 200. In-app questions route to email in a single language, which puts support at 4.2/5, fourth of the five providers reviewed here. And the rate that once looked sharp no longer is: HelloRoam sells the same 10 GB for $8.26. If the no-log policy is the thing you are buying, Saily still delivers it, and the price gap is what that policy costs.

Phone showing an eSIM app
eSIM app interface example. Compatible with iPhone XS and newer.
Activation at airport
Scan the QR code from the app, and the data line comes up before you reach the gate.

eSIM Rating: How Does It Score?

Coverage
4.4
/ 5
App
4.6
/ 5
Speed
4.3
/ 5
Support
4.2
/ 5
Pricing
4.5
/ 5

The Speed score combines published carrier partnerships, 5G listings, and speed tests we run. We publish no raw Mbps figure. Read our full methodology.

What Works and What Doesn't

What works

  • Backed by NordVPN for built-in privacy features
  • Competitive pricing with transparent billing
  • Modern, clean app design
  • No data logging or tracking
  • VPN bundle discounts available

What doesn't work

  • Newer player with smaller coverage footprint
  • Limited plan customization options
  • No unlimited data tier
  • Brand awareness still growing

How Fast Is This eSIM?

Speed for Saily is scored from published carrier partnerships, 5G listings, and speed tests we run. Performance sits with the category leaders. We publish a 0-5 Speed score, not a raw Mbps figure.

Speed policy: none

How Much Does This eSIM Cost?

Saily is among the most affordable options we evaluated. Here is how their standard plan compares to competitors.

Provider
Plan
Cost per GB
Total
Saily ⭐
1GB · 7 days
$3.49
$3.49
Saily
3GB · 30 days
$2.83
$8.49
Saily
5GB · 30 days
$2.50
$12.49
Saily
10GB · 30 days
$1.90
$18.99

Is This eSIM Worth It?

Yes, for most travelers. Saily delivers a reliable, well-rounded experience. You are unlikely to be disappointed, and the 150-country coverage gives you a safety net for spontaneous trips.

If Saily does not quite fit, HelloRoam (4.9/5) is the closest alternative with better value.

The bottom line

A solid 4.4/5. Saily does enough things well to deserve a spot on any shortlist, even if it is not our top overall pick.

"Security and value, finally in one package."

Is it for you?

Buy if

  • You want a named company and a documented no-log policy behind your eSIM data, not a paragraph in a terms page
  • You already pay for NordVPN and can take the bundle price across both products
  • You are traveling in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Europe or North America, where Saily rides the tier-one carrier in each market

Skip if

  • Price leads your decision: Saily charges $18.99 for 10 GB, and HelloRoam charges $8.26 for the same size
  • You want live chat while you are traveling: Saily answers by email in one language and runs no chat channel
  • You are traveling outside Saily's 150-destination catalog, which is 50 short of Airalo's 200

Saily destination coverage

Saily offers plans in these destinations. Click to read the destination guide.

🇯🇵Japan🇰🇷South Korea🇺🇸United States🇬🇧United Kingdom🇸🇬Singapore🇳🇱Netherlands
Cheapest Saily plan
$3.49
1GB · 7 days
Visit SailyCompare to HelloRoam
At a glance
Coverage150 countries
Founded2023
HQLithuania
Unlimited planNo
HotspotVaries
Top-upManual
SupportEmail

How we rate

Every provider is scored on the same five categories: coverage, pricing, speed, app quality, and support. Prices and carrier lists come from the provider's own storefront and are re-checked on the date shown. The Speed score combines published carrier partnerships, 5G listings, and speed tests we run. We publish that as a 0-5 rating, not a raw Mbps figure. Read our full methodology.

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Head to head

How Saily compares.

Saily vs. Airalo

Coverage, pricing, and app compared side by side. See who wins.

Saily vs. Holafly

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Saily vs. HelloRoam

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Frequently asked questions

Is Saily actually backed by NordVPN?

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HelloRoam is eSIMRated's Editor's Choice at 4.9/5. Saily is owned by Nord Security, the parent of NordVPN, and applies Nord's documented no-log policy across all 150 covered destinations. Saily does not log data usage patterns, connection times or destination data. That is an operational commitment with a named company behind it, which separates Saily from providers whose privacy policies still permit behavioral data collection.

How does Saily pricing compare to Airalo and HelloRoam?

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Saily undercuts Airalo by 22 to 27 percent on matching tiers. Saily charges $12.49 for 5 GB and $18.99 for 10 GB. Airalo charges $16.00 and $26.00 for the same two sizes. HelloRoam sits below both at every size, with $1.14 for 1 GB, $3.22 for 3 GB, $5.22 for 5 GB and $8.26 for 10 GB.

Does Saily offer a VPN bundle?

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Saily's NordVPN bundle cuts the combined cost of 2 products for anyone with an active Nord Security account. The discount applies to Saily eSIM purchases and stacks on the $18.99 price for 10 GB. The bundle does not route eSIM traffic through a VPN tunnel. They are separate products that cost less when bought together.

How many countries does Saily cover?

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Saily covers 150 destinations, which is 50 fewer than Airalo's 200. The catalog holds Western Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and most of Latin America. The gaps sit in Pacific island nations, parts of Central Asia and several African countries. Check your route before you buy, especially for less-visited destinations.

How fast is Saily in real-world use?

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Saily rides the primary carrier in each market: NTT Docomo in Japan, SK Telecom in South Korea, Singtel in Singapore, EE in the UK and T-Mobile in the United States. Its 4.3/5 speed score reflects that carrier quality and the absence of any fair use throttle. This site publishes no throughput numbers, because no dated measurement set exists for these 150 destinations.

Does Saily support hotspot tethering?

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Saily permits hotspot tethering on all standard data plans across its 150-destination catalog. A 5 GB plan delivers 5 GB of combined on-device and hotspot use at the same speed. That separates Saily from Holafly, which blocks or restricts hotspot on most unlimited plans, and it makes Saily practical for anyone working from a laptop.

What is Saily's customer support like?

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Saily routes in-app questions to email and answers in one language, which is English. Support scores 4.2/5, fourth of the five providers reviewed here. Only Nomad ranks lower. For refunds and account questions inside the 30-day window, email is adequate. For a phone that will not register at the gate, an email queue is the wrong tool.

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