Airalo vs Saily 2026: Plans, Top-ups and What a Fizen App User Saves
Saily blocked our price check, so we compare Airalo and Saily on facts we could source and show Airalo against the Fizen app with real prices from 2 November 2026.
Quick answer: Airalo and Saily both sell fixed-data eSIMs with in-app top-ups and an unlimited option, so the choice comes down to catalogue, app extras and price on your exact plan. We could not read Saily's prices because saily.com returned a bot challenge on 2 November 2026, so we show Airalo against the Fizen app instead: 10 GB for 7 days in Japan was US$17.00 on Airalo and US$11.94 for a new Fizen app user.
Key takeaways
- Saily blocked our price check. saily.com returned an HTTP 403 Cloudflare challenge on 2 November 2026, so no Saily prices appear here. We will not guess them.
- Both apps let you add data. Airalo's Japan page says you can always top up, and Saily's App Store listing says you can add more data at any time from the app.
- Saily adds security tools. Its listing names an ad blocker, web protection and an optional US second number from US$0.99 a month.
- New Fizen app users save up to 30% against Airalo. 10 GB for 7 days in Japan: US$11.94 in the app against US$17.00 on Airalo.
Two big names, one app store search. Airalo has been around the longest. Saily is the newer one from the team behind NordVPN, and it leans on privacy features. Which is better depends on whether you want the widest catalogue or the extras.
Saily's own site would not let us read its prices, so this page does not quote any. What we can do is compare what each app says it is, and then show Airalo's real prices next to the Fizen app's, read on 2 November 2026.
Airalo vs Saily: what does each app actually offer?
| Airalo | Saily | |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations | 200+ locations (Japan page, 2 Nov 2026) | 200+ destinations (App Store listing) |
| Plan types | Fixed data from 1 GB, unlimited, regional and global | Local and multi-destination plans, cruise plans, Saily Ultra subscription |
| Top-ups | Yes, in the app | Yes, from the app at any time |
| Extras | Airmoney cashback, referral credit, app in 53 languages | Ad blocker, web protection, optional US second number, shared plans for up to 4 people |
Airalo's side comes from its Japan country page and Saily's from its App Store listing, both opened on 2 November 2026. The App Store listing is Saily's own description of itself, so treat it as what Saily says, not as a test.
Is Saily cheaper than Airalo?
We cannot say. Saily's pages answered with a Cloudflare challenge when we tried to open its Japan, South Korea and Europe pages, and we do not copy prices from reseller sites that may be out of date. Open saily.com yourself and compare the exact plan, because list prices move and each app runs its own first-order offers.
What we can show is Airalo against the Fizen app, plan for plan.
How do Airalo and the Fizen app compare in Japan, South Korea and Europe?
Japan (Japan comparison)
| Plan | Airalo | Fizen app, new users |
|---|---|---|
| 3 GB, 3 days | US$7.50 | US$5.61 SAVE 25% |
| 10 GB, 7 days | US$17.00 | US$11.94 SAVE 30% |
| 20 GB, 15 days | US$24.00 | US$16.88 SAVE 30% |
South Korea (South Korea guide)
| Plan | Airalo | Fizen app, new users |
|---|---|---|
| 3 GB, 3 days | US$8.00 | US$5.62 SAVE 30% |
| 10 GB, 7 days | US$18.00 | US$12.63 SAVE 30% |
| Unlimited, 3 days | US$12.00 | US$8.56 SAVE 29% |
Europe, 33 countries (Europe guide)
| Plan | Airalo | Fizen app, new users |
|---|---|---|
| 5 GB, 7 days | US$18.50 | US$12.98 SAVE 30% |
| 20 GB, 15 days | US$47.00 | US$32.98 SAVE 30% |
| Unlimited, 3 days | US$11.50 | US$10.04 SAVE 13% |
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. In the app you pay with USDT on Solana or BNB Chain, or by Visa or Mastercard through Stripe.
When is Airalo or Saily the better pick?
- Airalo if you want the biggest catalogue, a very short 1 GB trip (1 GB for 3 days is US$4.00 on its Japan page), or a destination the Fizen app does not list.
- Saily if you want the privacy tools in the same app, a second US number, or to share one plan with up to four people.
- The Fizen app if you are a new user, you want a lower price on 3 GB and up, or you want to pay with USDT or a card through Stripe. Most Fizen eSIMs cannot be topped up, so more data means a new eSIM.
Whichever you choose, check that your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked, install before you fly, and keep your normal SIM for calls and bank codes. Our guide to how to avoid eSIM scams covers what to check on any seller.
What should you do before you buy?
Compare the exact country, days and gigabytes on all three apps, then read the speed rule on any unlimited plan. Fizen is the stablecoin neobank for travelers, digital nomads and online workers. Your money. Your control. No borders. Pay your way, with USDT or by card, and be online the moment you land.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saily better than Airalo?
It depends on what you value. Saily adds an ad blocker, web protection and an optional US second number, while Airalo has the longest track record and a very large catalogue. Compare the price of your exact plan on both.
Can you top up a Saily eSIM?
Saily's App Store listing says you can add more data at any time from the app, as read on 2 November 2026.
Does Airalo offer top-ups?
Yes. Airalo's Japan page says you can always top up if you need more data.
Why does this page show no Saily prices?
saily.com returned an HTTP 403 Cloudflare bot challenge on 2 November 2026, so we could not read its prices and chose not to copy them from third parties.
How much does Airalo cost for 10 GB in Japan?
On 2 November 2026 it was US$17.00 for 10 GB for 7 days, against US$11.94 for a new Fizen app user.
How does the Fizen welcome credit work?
New app users get US$10 of eSIM credit in the eSIM tab the moment they join. It pays for up to 30% of each plan until it is used, with no code.
Your travel eSIM gift is waiting: US$10 of eSIM credit
Exclusive to new Fizen app users: save up to 30% on each plan, and pay with USDT or by card via Stripe. Be online the moment you land. Your money. Your control. No borders. Not offered to US Persons.
Terms and conditions
- Information only. This article compares published mobile data prices. It is not an offer or sale of any product or service, and it is not financial, legal or tax advice.
- For readers in the United States. This article provides information only. It is not an offer, solicitation or sale of any product or service, and it is not financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Fizen is not offered to US Persons.
- Trademarks. Airalo, Holafly and Saily are trademarks of their owners. Fizen is not affiliated with them. Prices were read from each provider's public site on the date shown. This page is written by Fizen.
- Independent, and not neutral. Fizen sells one of the products compared here. Competitor prices are what each public site displayed on 2 November 2026 in USD, and they change. Fizen figures are app prices for a new user after the US$10 eSIM credit.
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Sources
- Saily: Japan eSIM (HTTP 403 bot challenge on 2 Nov 2026)
- Saily on the App Store
- Airalo: Japan eSIM plans
- Airalo: South Korea eSIM plans
- Airalo: Europe eSIM plans
- Fizen eSIM welcome credit terms
Airalo prices and the Saily App Store listing were read on 2 November 2026. saily.com was not readable. Fizen figures are new-user app prices on the same date.
