The eSIM scorecard
Independent benchmarks for every travel eSIM.
Every provider graded across eight dimensions that actually matter — speed, pricing, app quality, support, hotspot policy, 5G access, plan flexibility, and fair-use terms. Methodology first. Scores second.
- Providers
- 15
- Dimensions
- 8
- Use cases
- 15
- 7 providers graded so far — partial while Speed & Pricing data is sourced.
This quarter's leaderboard
Full rankingPartial grades from real, sourced data. Providers without enough verified dimensions to rank fairly are held as provisional — never scored on thin data.
Showing the top 5 ranked · 7 more held as provisional. Full leaderboard →
Browse by use case
All use casesBest for Video Calls & Streaming
eSIMs that hold up for Zoom, live streaming, and high-bitrate video while abroad.
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See the weightingBest for Digital Nomads
eSIMs for long stays where price, plan length, and tethering all matter.
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See the weightingBest for Short-Trip Travelers
eSIMs for trips under two weeks where setup speed and value win.
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See the weightingBest for First-Time eSIM Users
The most forgiving eSIMs for anyone activating one for the first time.
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See the weightingBest for Crypto & Privacy Users
eSIMs that suit users who value private payment and clean refund terms.
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See the weightingBest for Cruise Passengers
eSIMs that make sense for port-of-call days across multiple countries.
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See the weightingHow the scoring works
The full rubric is public: the eight dimensions, their weights, the data sources, and how affiliate revenue is kept away from the scoring. Read it before you trust a number.