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AiralovsAirPlanstwo catalogs, one scale

Airalo and AirPlans sit on the same euro catalog. The sheets below are the operator reviews we already publish — scored here against each other, then checked on a live destination.

AuthorValentinUpdated Aug 17, 2026

Operator sheets

The two reviews, side by side

Strengths, limits and catalog facts come from each provider page. The live number is still on the destination.

AiraloThe deep catalog default for most trips.

A large travel eSIM marketplace with local, regional and global packages for more than 200 locations, plus a mature app and Airmoney rewards.

Strengths

  • Very broad prepaid catalog across local, regional and global packs
  • Mature iOS and Android apps with QR and in-app install
  • Airmoney rewards and top-ups for repeat travelers

Limits

  • Most plans remain data-only
  • Partner networks and 5G vary country by country
  • Promo eligibility can depend on first order or account terms
Model
Marketplace
Coverage in catalog
211 destinations
Setup
App and QR install
Calls and SMS
Selected plans only
Hotspot
0% of sampled plans mention it
Top-up / reuse
Top-ups on eligible plans
Airalo review
AirPlansPrepaid country packs by QR, without an app in the way.

A travel eSIM store with fixed and daily-cap data plans across 200+ destinations, delivered by email QR and one-tap iOS install.

Strengths

  • Wide local and regional catalog from a few dollars
  • QR delivery right after payment
  • Plan pages spell out networks and what happens after the cap

Limits

  • Mostly data-only
  • Some unlimited labels are daily caps that then throttle
  • Independent review history is still thin
Model
Prepaid catalog
Coverage in catalog
209 destinations
Setup
Web checkout, QR install
Calls and SMS
Data only on typical packs
Hotspot
0% of sampled plans mention it
Top-up / reuse
Plan-specific
AirPlans review
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What matters

We prefer Airalo

We prefer Airalo

Airalo covers more of the live catalog or starts cheaper on the same scale. AirPlans can still win a specific trip if the destination sheet says so.

Open AirPlans when the destination page shows a clearer network, hotspot rule or price for that itinerary. Do not crown a winner from the homepage.

Airalo reviewAirPlans review

What matters

Side by side, we pick a side

What mattersAiraloAirPlans
Product modelMarketplacePrepaid catalog
Catalog destinations211 destinations209 destinations
Plans fromEUR 4.00EUR 1.20
5G share in sample52%65%
Hotspot share in sample0%0%
How you installApp + QRWeb / QR

Next step

Confirm Airalo vs AirPlans on a live destination

The verdict above is the trip-shaped call. The payable number is on the destination page, then again at provider checkout.

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Airalo vs AirPlans 2026: Compare eSIM prices+

Airalo covers more of the live catalog or starts cheaper on the same scale. AirPlans can still win a specific trip if the destination sheet says so.

When does Airalo make sense?+

Airalo is the wide shelf: local, regional and global packs in one store. The deep catalog default for most trips. In our current sample: 3,298 priced plans across 211 destinations, median EUR 3.67/GB on limited packs. The partner radio changes by country, so the destination table matters more than the logo.

Do you give this provider a score?+

No. We do not publish a customer rating or a best-provider badge. This page shows normalized catalog fields — price, data, validity, coverage, 5G and hotspot — plus sourced product notes. A commission on an outbound link does not change those numbers.

When does AirPlans make sense?+

AirPlans is a plain prepaid travel eSIM. Prepaid country packs by QR, without an app in the way. In our current sample: 4,779 priced plans across 209 destinations, median EUR 1.97/GB on limited packs. Match destination, validity and hotspot on the exact pack before you pay.

Do you give this provider a score?+

No. We do not publish a customer rating or a best-provider badge. This page shows normalized catalog fields — price, data, validity, coverage, 5G and hotspot — plus sourced product notes. A commission on an outbound link does not change those numbers.

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