Best eSIM for Digital Nomads in 2025: Who Comes Out on Top?

When it comes to working and living abroad, you’re always going to need a fast and steady connection to the internet – and, more often than not, fiddling around with local SIMs and data hotspots just isn’t worth the effort.

It’s why more and more digital nomads who travel and work all over the world are leaning towards eSIMs. They’re quick, easy, and affordable to set up and use, and there’s never any worry about having to pay extortionate rates just to stay connected online.

But, as you might have already seen, there are a few different eSIM providers already in the game. In this guide, we’ll compare the best of the best and see who gets crowned the champ (no spoilers – but can you guess the winner?).

The eSIM boom: What you need to know

eSIMs, which let you install digital SIM cards to your phone or tablet so you can access mobile data when travelling overseas, have never been more popular. The global eSIM market is set to grow from $1.46 billion last year to $6.29 billion by 2032. It’s clear that there are millions of us out there who want to stay connected without muddling around with traditional SIMs!

The growing interest in eSIMs and the digital nomadism movements has allowed companies such as SIMOVO, Holafly, and Saily to become market leaders in the technology. Certainly, from SIMOVO’s perspective, we want to offer travellers, holidaymakers, and businesspeople the most flexible and affordable options for data roaming possible.

But what is it that separates these companies from each other? Why might you consider one over the others – and which offers the best value service?

Let’s find out and start by breaking down what each service has to offer, and where they all compare and differ.

SIMOVO

Naturally, we’ll go first! SIMOVO is a fresher face than most in the eSIM industry, but we’re a company backed by decades of experience in affordable, accessible telecoms provision. That means we’re better positioned than most to offer a genuinely cost-effective, flexible eSIM service to people who need it the most.

We break down our eSIMs into country, regional, and global packages, with unlimited data eSIMs also available for exploring specific territories. Simply choose how long you’re travelling for in a specific country or region, buy your chosen package, and scan a QR code – and you’ll install an eSIM to your phone or tablet to use as soon as you touch down.

There are no contract periods here, and we keep our costs simple to understand and always available to pay for upfront. That means you won’t ever have to worry about running up shock data fees when you travel. You’re in complete control – and we cover a huge range of devices that are compatible with our service.

One of the few things we ask you to keep in mind is that you won’t be covered for traditional cellular calls, SMS, or MMS through a SIMOVO eSIM. You’re covered for mobile data – which means you can still use apps such as Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, and WhatsApp and still be covered by the data you’ve paid for before you travel.

We accept a wide variety of payment methods, too, meaning if you have Google Pay, Apple Pay, Visa, MasterCard, Amex or Discover cards to hand – you can buy and embed a SIMOVO package to your device in minutes. We accept other payment options, too – take a look at our online store to learn more!

SIMOVO eSIMs are great for digital nomads and international businesspeople who need to stay connected, on the go, wherever in the world they’re expected. And, you can add and switch packages easily, and simply buy a new eSIM when you’re ready to travel again in the future.

And, you can always be sure that you can leap from one network to another, automatically, for the best possible connection. You’re always covered with a SIMOVO eSIM!

Holafly

Holafly is another big name in eSIMs that’s quickly picked up interest among digital nomads and business travellers. And, it’s easy to see why. The company leads with unlimited data packages that are designed for use across regions as diverse as Europe, the UAE, the USA, and Africa.

Like SIMOVO, it’s also picked up tons of positive reviews online, and is used by travellers from all over the world. We especially like the fact that Holafly is just as committed as we are to reducing plastic waste and hassle. Holafly eSIMs help to take plastic SIMs off the production line, and also help to take unnecessary transportation off the roads.

However, some customers feel that Holafly might not be the most affordable option on the market – but that convenience and accessibility would certainly support a nomadic lifestyle in various territories.

Saily

Saily has gotten plenty of praise and custom over the years thanks to its data-only eSIM service, something that it competes with SIMOVO on directly. Like SIMOVO, it’s also garnered praise for its easy setup and its competitive costs – making it a good option for travellers who just want to get their eSIM paid for and set up in a matter of minutes.

Saily reportedly covers more than 200 destinations worldwide – and, its main selling point is that it’s developed by NordVPN, meaning it carries more security features than Holafly, compared head to head.

That said, some reviewers feel that Saily isn’t necessarily the most reliable eSIM provider for seamless connectivity. What’s more, unlimited mobile data access with SIMOVO is often much more affordable.

Compare SIMOVO’s unlimited France eSIM, for example, with Saily’s equivalent. For 14 days of unlimited data (with a 1gb daily cap) on SIMOVO, you’ll pay £18 or around $25 equivalent. With Saily, you’ll pay $49.99 with a 5gb daily cap for 15 days.

The daily cap is higher, but the cost is double – think about what matters most to you when you make your purchase, costs, or intensive daily data!

The breakdown

For the most part, there’s lots to choose from and compare. Holafly and Saily offer competitive eSIM packages and rates that suit short-term travel that will likely appeal to plenty of digital nomads. However, SIMOVO just edges the competition thanks to its growing range of products, seamless connectivity, and focus on affordability.

Compared to Holafly and Saily, we’re relatively new to the eSIMs market, though we’ve spent years fine-tuning our product and developing affordable packages that will appeal to travellers who just want to get connected and to pay less for mobile internet while abroad.

We’ve designed our eSIMs so that any nomads who are unsure where they might travel from one month to the next can still easily hop from one region package to another with zero fuss. Ultimately, we want to take you away from having to rely on potentially hazardous free WiFi hotspots and from running up high bills on roaming fees!

Of course, you are completely free to compare the market and to decide which eSIM provider is best for your individual needs. Give SIMOVO a try as part of your comparison process – we’re confident you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the cost savings, connectivity, and speeds you’ll access when travelling abroad.

And, it’s really easy to get started. Just search through our complete range of destinations and packages and add an eSIM to your phone or tablet in minutes.

What’s more, if you ever need help from our team before you leave or once you’re on the road, we’re on hand! Get in touch if you’d like to know more about our eSIMs and coverage for digital nomads – and stop relying on your mobile network for roaming and international data – your bank will thank you!