Airalo vs Nomad
Airalo and Nomad are the two travel eSIMs most Singaporean travellers shortlist. Airalo wins on sheer country coverage; Nomad tends to win on price for a single, known destination. Here is how they compare on the things that matter for a typical trip out of Changi.
By Marcus Tan·Verified
Winner
Airalo
For most Singaporean travellers Airalo is the safer default thanks to its wider coverage — but if you know exactly where you are going, check Nomad's larger bundles and current promos, which often come in cheaper per GB.
Get AiraloSide by side
| Airalo | Nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | S$5.50 | S$5.00 |
| Pricing model | prepaid | prepaid |
| Coverage | 200+ countries and regions | 200+ countries and regions |
| Plan validity | 7 to 30 days, depending on package | 7 to 30 days, depending on package |
Airalo
from S$5.50What’s good
- Widest country coverage of any travel eSIM — useful for multi-country Asia trips.
- Cheap small plans make it easy to try without overcommitting.
- Well-polished app with easy top-ups while you travel.
Worth noting
- Data-only — no local phone number for calls or SMS.
- Per-GB cost on small single-country plans is higher than buying a larger bundle.
- Speeds can drop to throttled rates once a plan's data is used up.
Nomad
from S$5.00What’s good
- Often the lowest per-GB price on larger single-country bundles.
- Runs frequent promotions that can undercut Airalo.
- Clean app with clear data tracking.
Worth noting
- Data-only — no local phone number.
- Slightly narrower country coverage than Airalo.
- Promo pricing makes it worth checking the current rate before each trip.
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