TailSim vs Saily: Which Travel eSIM Is Better in 2026?
Saily is the eSIM brand from the NordVPN group, and it sells both fixed data packs and unlimited plans. TailSim sells the same two formats at per-destination prices. Here is what each one actually costs.
The short version
- TailSim is cheaper in 56 of the 58 matched tiers across 12 destinations.
- Both brands sell fixed data packs and unlimited plans, so this is a like-for-like comparison.
- TailSim needs no app: you scan a QR code and you are online.
Prices, side by side
Current published rates for the same destination and the same plan. A dash means the provider does not publish that tier for that destination.
| Plan |  |  |
|---|---|---|
 United States View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $22.99 |
| 20 GB | $22.99 | $36.99 |
| 50 GB | $64.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $17.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $24.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $45.99 |
 Spain View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $15.99 |
| 20 GB | $19.99 | $22.99 |
| 50 GB | $39.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $16.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $22.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $43.99 |
 France View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $16.99 |
| 20 GB | $19.99 | $22.99 |
| 50 GB | $40.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $17.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $23.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $41.99 |
 Italy View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $20.99 |
| 20 GB | $19.99 | $28.99 |
| 50 GB | $40.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $16.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $22.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $43.99 |
 Turkey View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $15.99 |
| 20 GB | $19.99 | $22.99 |
| 50 GB | $41.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $18.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $26.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $48.99 |
 Thailand View live plans → | ||
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $14.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $20.99 |
 United Kingdom View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $18.99 |
| 20 GB | $19.99 | $30.99 |
| 50 GB | $34.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $18.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $26.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $48.99 |
 Germany View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $16.99 |
| 20 GB | $19.99 | $22.99 |
| 50 GB | $40.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $17.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $23.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $41.99 |
 United Arab Emirates View live plans → | ||
| 20 GB | $29.99 | $33.99 |
| 50 GB | $72.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $14.99 | $18.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $20.99 | $28.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $42.99 | $48.99 |
 Japan View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $17.99 |
| 20 GB | $23.99 | $24.99 |
| 50 GB | $50.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $18.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $26.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $48.99 |
 Greece View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $22.99 |
| 20 GB | $20.99 | $35.99 |
| 50 GB | $52.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $18.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $26.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $48.99 |
 China View live plans → | ||
| 10 GB | $13.99 | $26.99 |
| 20 GB | $23.99 | $39.99 |
| 50 GB | $50.99 | — |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $22.99 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $29.99 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $38.99 | $49.99 |
Prices in USD · Prices updated: 2026-09-16
The core difference: an app-first brand against a per-destination catalogue
Saily belongs to the NordVPN family, and its products are built around the app: you create an account, buy a plan there and install it from the same place. That makes topping up data mid-trip straightforward if you are already used to apps like that.
TailSim sells the same two formats without an app. Plans are priced for the destination you are going to, you buy once, and you scan a QR code. Where the two brands publish the same tier for the same destination, the table below is what you pay.
Which one should you pick?
Pick TailSim if…
You want a lower price for the same tier, a single purchase with no app to install, and support in your own language. The gap is widest on the unlimited plans and on the bigger fixed packs.
Pick Saily if…
You are already inside the NordVPN ecosystem, you prefer managing your plan from an app, or you want to top up data mid-trip without buying a new plan.
TailSim vs Saily — common questions
Which is cheaper, TailSim or Saily?
In 56 of the 58 tiers where both brands publish a price for the same destination, TailSim comes out cheaper. The exceptions are a handful of Thailand and Japan tiers that are priced within cents of each other.
Is Saily the same company as NordVPN?
Saily is the eSIM brand from the NordVPN group and shares its account system and support. That shared infrastructure is the reason its plans are bought and managed through an app.
Does Saily require an app?
Saily's app is the main way to buy and manage a plan. TailSim does not require one: you scan a QR code and the plan installs on the phone.
Which is better for a short trip?
For three to five days with normal use, a fixed data pack is the cheapest option and both brands sell one. The difference is what that pack costs for your destination.
Can I top up data while I am travelling?
With Saily, a top-up is a couple of taps in the app. With TailSim you buy the window you need up front — the unlimited tiers run from five days up to thirty, so a longer stay does not need a second purchase.
Do both work on the same phones?
Both need an eSIM-compatible phone, and both install by QR code on iOS and Android models that support eSIM. You can check your model on the eSIM compatible phones page.
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