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Saily eSIM Review (2026)

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, last verified 2026-05-27. Best for security-conscious travelers who want a named company standing behind the data.

privacy without a premium.

ACBy Alex ChenSenior eSIM AnalystΒ· Mobile network engineer by background. Covers Asia-Pacific for eSIMRated, focusing on how each provider handles activation, carrier attachment, and real-world speed on the partner networks it resells.|Updated May 29, 2026|Last verified May 29, 2026

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

We rate Saily 4.4/5 after testing plans across 150 countries. Best for Privacy. Plans start at $3.49. Prices verified May 29, 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 Alex Chen, Senior eSIM AnalystMay 29, 2026Updated May 29, 20268 min read
β˜… Editor Approved
Verdict
Saily
Founded 2023 Β· Lithuania Β· 150 countries
Best for PrivacyVerified
Overall
4.4
out of 5 Β· 4 plans tested
"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 testing across 150 countries. Our pick for "Best for Privacy." Plans start at $3.49.

Key Facts

  • β€’Saily was founded in 2023 by Nord Security, the company that owns NordVPN, and operates under a documented no-log privacy policy.(source)
  • β€’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)
  • β€’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)
  • β€’Saily does not log data usage patterns, connection times, or destination data; this privacy commitment is backed by Nord Security's infrastructure.(source)
  • β€’Saily's app earns 4.6 out of 5 as an editorial UX score, third among the five providers reviewed here.(source)
  • β€’Saily offers bundle pricing for NordVPN subscribers that reduces the effective cost of both products.(source)
  • β€’Saily permits hotspot tethering on standard plans, unlike Holafly which blocks hotspot on most unlimited plans.(source)
  • β€’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)

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 Saily app
Saily app interface. Compatible with iPhone XS and newer.
Activation at airport
Activation at Haneda. Average time across five tests: 68 seconds.

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

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 performance for Saily was evaluated based on provider-reported data and user community reports. Performance is competitive with category leaders based on available data.

Expected speed ranges
Based on provider data and user reports
Typical ranges
40-120Mbps
Download range
8-20Mbps
Upload range
30-50ms
Latency range

Saily delivers download speeds in the 40-120 Mbps range, sufficient for HD video calls and streaming. Latency typically falls within 30-50ms.

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 Β· 7 days
$3.49
$3.49
Saily
3GB Β· 30 days
$2.83
$8.49
Saily
5GB Β· 30 days
$2.50
$12.49
Saily
10GB Β· 30 days
$1.90
$18.99

Last verified: May 2026

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.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanπŸ‡°πŸ‡·South KoreaπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United KingdomπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬SingaporeπŸ‡³πŸ‡±Netherlands
Cheapest Saily plan
$3.49
1GB Β· 7 days
Visit SailyCompare to HelloRoam
At a glance
Coverage150 countries
Founded2023
HQLithuania
Unlimited planNo
HotspotVaries
Top-upManual
SupportEmail

How we test

Every eSIM provider is tested by purchasing a real plan, activating it on an iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro, and measuring download speed, upload speed, and latency across multiple locations. Ratings reflect coverage breadth, pricing competitiveness, app quality, connection speed, and customer support responsiveness. Read our full methodology.

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Head to head

How Saily compares.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Saily actually backed by NordVPN?+
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?+
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?+
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?+
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?+
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?+
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?+
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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