SkipRoamAiralo vs Saily
Head-to-head on prices we read from both providers' own sites on 3 Nov 2026.
Airalo vs Saily: prices checked 3 Nov 2026
USD list prices read on 3 Nov 2026 from each provider's own public country page (airalo.com, yesim.app, saily.com, esim.redteago.com). Only destinations where we checked both providers are shown. Lower price per GB wins the row; validity can differ.
| Destination | Airalo | Saily | Lower per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | US$20 (10 GB/30 days) | US$21.99 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
| Cambodia | US$21 (10 GB/30 days) | US$23.99 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
| Sri Lanka | US$11.50 (10 GB/30 days) | US$19.99 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
| Hong Kong | US$18 (10 GB/30 days) | US$19.99 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
We rechecked Saily on its own site on 3 Nov 2026 for Malaysia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong, so no older Aug 2026 Saily prices are used here. Airalo was cheaper for 10 GB / 30 days in all four.
Pros and cons
Airalo
Pros: Lower 10 GB prices in all four destinations we checked; huge country list.
Cons: Hotspot and fair-use rules vary by plan.
Saily
Pros: One eSIM you top up for each trip; Saily states no hotspot restrictions on the country pages we checked; security extras from the NordVPN team; 180-day activation window.
Cons: Higher 10 GB price than Airalo in all four checked destinations (US$1.99 to US$8.49 more).
Verdict
Airalo wins on price in our checked Asia destinations. Choose Saily if hotspot freedom and a single reusable eSIM matter more than a couple of dollars. Full country tables: Malaysia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Nepal, Maldives. Three-way overview: Airalo vs Saily vs Yesim.
FAQ
Is Airalo or Saily cheaper?
Airalo, in all four destinations we checked on 3 Nov 2026: Malaysia (US$20 vs US$21.99), Cambodia (US$21 vs US$23.99), Sri Lanka (US$11.50 vs US$19.99) and Hong Kong (US$18 vs US$19.99).
Can I keep WhatsApp on my home number?
Yes. A data eSIM sits alongside your home SIM, and WhatsApp and iMessage keep using your existing number.