Airalo vs Holafly vs Saily for the Philippines 2026: Networks, Prices and Which One Fits Your Trip
Airalo runs on Smart, Holafly on Globe with unlimited data only, Saily sells fixed plans with a 180-day window. Prices read on 3 November 2026, and where a new Fizen app user pays less.
Quick answer: As of 3 November 2026, pick Airalo for fixed data on Smart, Holafly for unlimited data on Globe with 1 GB a day of hotspot, and Saily for fixed plans you can buy months ahead with a 180-day activation window. On the plans in our tables a new Fizen app user pays less, for example US$15.48 for 10 GB over 7 days on Globe against US$18.00 on Airalo.
Key takeaways
- Networks differ: Airalo names Smart, Holafly names Globe, and Saily's Philippines page names no operator (3 November 2026).
- Holafly sells unlimited only, from US$11.90 for 3 days; Airalo and Saily sell fixed data and unlimited.
- New Fizen app users save 5% to 14% on the plans in the tables below, on Globe 4G and 5G.
- All four are data-only: no +63 number, so keep your home SIM for bank codes.
Three tabs open, three prices that never line up: Airalo sells by the gigabyte, Holafly by the day, Saily by the gigabyte over 30 days. We read each brand's own Philippines page on 3 November 2026 and lined up what actually changes your trip: the network you land on, the plan shape, and the price.
Airalo, Holafly or Saily: what does each one sell in the Philippines?
| Airalo | Holafly | Saily | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network named | Smart | Globe | Not named on the page |
| Plan types | 3 GB to 50 GB, and unlimited 3 to 30 days | Unlimited only, 1 to 30 days | 1 GB to 20 GB, and unlimited 5 to 30 days |
| Hotspot | Not stated on the page | 1 GB a day shareable | Supported |
| Extras | Top-ups when available, Airmoney cashback 5% to 10% | Fair-use slowdown of up to one day may apply | 180-day activation window, ad blocker, optional US number |
| Rating shown | 4.7 iOS, 4.6 Android | Trustpilot "Excellent", 116,811 reviews | 4.7, 97,400+ reviews |
Everything in the table comes from each brand's own Philippines page (and Airalo's loyalty page), read on 3 November 2026. Ratings are what each brand chooses to show, not our test.
Where does the Fizen app cost less than Airalo, Holafly or Saily?
Exclusive to new Fizen app users: US$10 of eSIM credit lands in the eSIM tab the moment you join and pays for up to 30% of each plan until it is used. Fizen's Philippines plan runs on Globe 4G and 5G. These are the plans where the Fizen app is lower by 5% or more.
| Plan | Airalo | Fizen app, new users |
|---|---|---|
| 10 GB, 7 days | US$18.00 | US$15.48 SAVE 14% |
| 10 GB, 15 days | US$18.50 | US$16.65 SAVE 10% |
| 20 GB, 15 days | US$28.50 | US$26.51 SAVE 7% |
| 20 GB, 30 days | US$30.00 | US$27.90 SAVE 7% |
| Plan | Holafly or Saily | Fizen app, new users |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited, 5 days (Holafly) | US$20.50 | US$18.47 SAVE 10% |
| Unlimited, 10 days (Holafly) | US$36.50 | US$34.40 SAVE 6% |
| Unlimited, 15 days (Holafly) | US$50.50 | US$47.83 SAVE 5% |
| 10 GB, 30 days (Saily) | US$18.99 | US$17.29 SAVE 9% |
| 20 GB, 30 days (Saily) | US$29.99 | US$27.90 SAVE 7% |
App prices can differ by a few cents; checked 3 November 2026. Against Airalo's unlimited plans the Fizen app is about the same price. More benefit: US$2 of eSIM credit after every order, for your next trip.
Who should pick Airalo, Holafly or Saily for the Philippines?
- Airalo if Smart held up for you before, for 50 GB over 30 days or a month of unlimited, or if you already hold Airmoney.
- Holafly for unlimited data on a 1-day, 3-day or 30-day trip, where Holafly comes in lower, and if you want a stated daily hotspot allowance.
- Saily for a tiny 1 GB, 7-day plan, for buying months ahead with its 180-day activation window, or for its ad blocker and US number.
- The Fizen app as a new user on 10 GB to 20 GB, on Globe, paying with USDT or by card, with a real person in in-app chat if the eSIM fails.
What should you check before you buy any of them?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Install on home Wi-Fi before the flight and turn data roaming on for the eSIM line after landing; this note on the roaming label explains why. None of these eSIMs gives you a +63 number, which matters for GCash: see eSIM with a phone number or data only.
Most Fizen eSIMs cannot be topped up, so size the plan for the whole trip. Changed plans? An unused, not-yet-installed eSIM can usually be taken back; eligibility depends on the plan, check Package details or ask chat. Hotspot rules are set per plan, so check Package details if you tether a laptop. For island-by-island coverage, start with our Philippines eSIM guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Airalo or Holafly for the Philippines?
Airalo if you want fixed data or the Smart network; Holafly if you want unlimited data on Globe with 1 GB a day of hotspot. A new Fizen app user pays less than Holafly on 5, 10 and 15-day unlimited.
Saily or Airalo for the Philippines?
Prices are close on fixed data. Saily adds a 180-day activation window and hotspot support; Airalo names Smart and pays Airmoney cashback. On 10 GB and 20 GB the Fizen app is lower for new users.
Which network does Holafly use in the Philippines?
Holafly's Philippines page lists Globe, with 5G where available. It says a fair-use policy may slow speed temporarily, for no more than one day.
Do any of these Philippines eSIMs include a phone number?
No. Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Fizen sell data-only Philippines eSIMs. Saily offers a separate US number add-on, not a Philippine one.
Can I pay with USDT?
In the Fizen app you can pay with USDT on Solana or BNB Chain, or by card through Stripe. The US$10 welcome credit is taken off at checkout.
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- Information only. This article compares published mobile data prices and features. It is not an offer or sale of any product or service, and it is not financial, legal or tax advice.
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Sources
- Airalo: Philippines eSIM plans (read 3 November 2026)
- Airalo: loyalty program and Airmoney cashback
- Holafly: Philippines eSIM (read 3 November 2026)
- Saily: Philippines eSIM (read 3 November 2026)
- Fizen eSIM welcome credit terms
Airalo, Holafly and Saily prices and features were read on each brand's public Philippines page on 3 November 2026, in US dollars. Fizen figures are app prices for a new user after the US$10 credit, checked 3 November 2026; the Fizen carrier comes from Fizen's catalogue on the same date.
