SkipRoamAiralo vs Yesim
Head-to-head on prices we read from both providers' own sites on 3 Nov 2026.
Airalo vs Yesim: 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 | Yesim | Lower per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | US$20 (10 GB/30 days) | US$19.20 (10 GB/30 days) | Yesim |
| Cambodia | US$21 (10 GB/30 days) | US$37.20 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
| Sri Lanka | US$11.50 (10 GB/30 days) | US$19.20 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
| Hong Kong | US$18 (10 GB/30 days) | US$19.20 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
| Nepal | US$24 (10 GB/30 days) | US$34.80 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
| Maldives | US$40 (20 GB/30 days) | US$58.80 (10 GB/30 days) | Airalo |
Airalo was cheaper per GB in 5 of the 6 Asia destinations we checked; Yesim's 10 GB plans for Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong were all US$19.20, close to Airalo in Malaysia and Hong Kong. In the Maldives Airalo only lists a 20 GB plan, which still works out cheaper per GB than Yesim's 10 GB.
Pros and cons
Airalo
Pros: Very wide country list; country plans with named local partners; Sri Lanka and Maldives plans with calls and SMS on some packages.
Cons: Some plans are short validity; a few destinations only offer larger bundles (Maldives 20 GB).
Yesim
Pros: Simple 30-day plans; Pay & Fly pay-as-you-go option; Yesim says it switches to the strongest network.
Cons: More expensive in Cambodia, Nepal and the Maldives on 3 Nov 2026; Yesim lists hotspot as "depends on operator" on several country pages.
Verdict
Start with Airalo for most Asia trips. Check Yesim when its 30-day price sits close to Airalo's or you want pay-as-you-go. Full country tables: Malaysia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Nepal, Maldives. Three-way overview: Airalo vs Saily vs Yesim.
FAQ
Is Airalo or Yesim cheaper?
On 3 Nov 2026 Airalo was cheaper per GB in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives, and slightly cheaper in Hong Kong; Yesim was slightly cheaper in Malaysia (US$19.20 vs US$20).
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.