Nomad vs Saily
Nomad and Saily are both solid mid-tier travel eSIMs, but they pull in different directions. Nomad chases the lowest per-GB price with frequent promos; Saily, from the makers of NordVPN, bundles in security features. Here is how they stack up for a Singaporean traveller.
By Marcus Tan·Verified
Winner
Nomad
If price is the deciding factor, Nomad usually wins, especially during a promo. Pick Saily if you value its polished, security-minded app and already trust the Nord ecosystem.
Get NomadSide by side
| Nomad | Saily | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | S$5.00 | S$7.50 |
| Pricing model | prepaid | prepaid |
| Coverage | 200+ countries and regions | 150+ countries and regions |
| KYC / ID required | No | No |
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.
Saily
from S$7.50What’s good
- Made by Nord Security, with extra in-app security and ad-blocking features.
- Straightforward, no-frills pricing.
- Polished, trustworthy app experience.
Worth noting
- Data-only — no local phone number.
- Coverage is narrower than Airalo and Nomad.
- Rarely the outright cheapest option on a given country.
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