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Saily vs Ubigi: the same plan, priced in 12 destinations (2026)

Same allowance, same day, two stores. Across the 12 destinations below, Saily comes out cheaper in 12. Prices checked July 9, 2026; they move, so the date matters.

Saily

cheaper in 12/12

The Nord Security (NordVPN) eSIM, packs plus security extras

Plans:
Fixed data packs and flexible unlimited
Unlimited:
In selected countries
Extras:
Virtual location, ad blocker and web protection bundled free
Best for:
Value on mid-size packs plus the security extras
Watch out:
Runs on a global UK-based network layer; a few countries route oddly

Ubigi

cheaper in 0/12

NTT-owned, one reusable eSIM profile for every trip

Plans:
Fixed packs, monthly plans and some unlimited
Unlimited:
In selected countries
Extras:
Strong 5G in Japan and Europe, corporate-grade network (Transatel/NTT)
Best for:
Repeat travelers who want one permanent profile, Japan 5G
Watch out:
Premium pricing; fewer budget tiers

Saily vs Ubigi prices, destination by destination

Each row prices the closest matching bundle at both stores for a plan a normal trip would buy. Bold marks the cheaper of the two; the last column shows the price this site stocks for the same allowance, so you can see both against the market.

Saily vs Ubigi price comparison by destination
Destination Plan compared Saily Ubigi This site (Fizen)
Japan 50 GB 路 90d $69.90 $96.90 $18.46
South Korea 30 GB 路 90d $56.90 $65.50 $17.82
Thailand 15 GB 路 7d $35.90 $36.90 $11.44
Vietnam 1 GB/day 路 15d $33.90 $45.50 $24.80
China 20 GB 路 90d $38.50 $43.90 $14.63
Taiwan 50 GB 路 90d $75.90 $103.90 $31.21
Singapore 15 GB 路 90d $36.50 $42.50 $17.50
United States 1 GB/day 路 15d $38.50 $45.90 $19.09
Europe 30 GB 路 90d $47.50 $59.50 $19.41
Southeast Asia 50 GB 路 90d $76.90 $111.90 $25.95
United Arab Emirates 15 GB 路 90d $42.50 $49.90 $31.21
Indonesia Unlimited 路 90d $143.90 $154.50 $8.25

Store prices from public listings for the closest matching plan, checked July 9, 2026. Fizen column = live prices on this site's destination pages. Rankings follow the prices shown.

My verdict: when to pick which

Pick Saily if value on mid-size packs plus the security extras matters most to you. Its trade off: runs on a global uk-based network layer; a few countries route oddly.

Pick Ubigi if repeat travelers who want one permanent profile, japan 5g is the priority. Its trade off: premium pricing; fewer budget tiers.

And before you buy either, check the destination page here: in most of the popular destinations above, the plan this site stocks undercuts both, and where it does not, the page says so and names the cheaper store.

Questions people ask

Which is cheaper, Saily or Ubigi?

Across 12 popular destinations priced this month, Saily was cheaper than Ubigi in 12. The gap changes by destination, so check the table for the country you are flying to. Both are undercut in most of these places by smaller stores; the full six-brand table is on the comparison page.

What is the main difference between Saily and Ubigi?

Saily: fixed data packs and flexible unlimited; strongest for value on mid-size packs plus the security extras. Ubigi: fixed packs, monthly plans and some unlimited; strongest for repeat travelers who want one permanent profile, japan 5g.

Should I just buy the cheapest one?

Usually yes for short trips: these are data-only travel eSIMs and the experience is similar once you are online. Pay attention to plan type first (unlimited vs fixed pack), then price per GB. If you tether a laptop or need a specific local network, the destination pages on this site list what each plan actually runs on.

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