Saily eSIM Review (2026): Prices, Coverage and Honest Verdict

Short answer: Saily is a legitimate, easy-to-use travel eSIM from Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. Its plans are data-only, with an optional US phone number add-on. It allows hotspot and has a 4.7 TrustScore from almost 33,000 Trustpilot reviews. Its unlimited plans give 5GB a day at full speed, then slow to 1 Mbps. It isn’t usually the cheapest per GB: in our November 2026 price check, a 5GB plan cost US$7.99–$13.99 on Saily against US$5–$14 on BazTel, though Saily was cheaper in the UAE.

How we researched this review. I haven’t tested Saily in person. This review draws on Saily’s own help-centre policies (fair use, hotspot, refunds), Trustpilot’s 32,962 reviews (read 7 November 2026), Reddit and TripAdvisor threads linked below, published price data, and a comparison with BazTel’s plans. I own BazTel, a competing eSIM provider. Every price is dated, and where Saily is better, I say so.

Saily at a glance

	Saily
Owner	Nord Security (NordVPN, NordPass)
Launched	2023
Plan types	Country, regional and global plans; unlimited plans; top-ups
Unlimited fair use	5GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps or less
Hotspot	Yes
Phone number, calls, SMS	Plans are data-only. Optional US (+1) number add-on since June 2026: US$1.99 a month, call and SMS packs from US$0.99
Extras	Ad blocker, web protection, Virtual Location
Premium tier	Saily Ultra, US$59.99 a month
Refunds	Full refund within 30 days if the eSIM isn’t installed or activated
Trustpilot	4.7 from 32,962 reviews (7 November 2026)

What is Saily eSIM, and who is it for?

Saily is an app-based travel eSIM launched in 2023 by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. You choose a destination in the app, buy a data plan and install the eSIM on your phone. There’s no physical card and no shop visit.

It suits:

• First-time eSIM users who want a simple, guided app
• Frequent travelers who like reusing one eSIM for future trips
• NordVPN users, who sometimes get free Saily data with their subscription
• Heavy users who want an unlimited plan with a generous daily allowance

It’s less suited to travelers who need a local number in the country they’re visiting, or who want the lowest price per gigabyte.

Saily eSIM pricing: what plans cost

Saily eSIM prices depend on the destination, data and validity. Here’s what a 5GB plan cost on Saily, next to BazTel’s 5GB, 30-day plan:

Destination	Saily, 5GB	BazTel, 5GB (30 days)	Cheaper
United States	US$13.99	US$5.00	BazTel
Japan	US$10.99	US$5.00	BazTel
Thailand	US$7.99	US$5.00	BazTel
France	US$10.99	US$5.00	BazTel
United Arab Emirates	US$11.99	US$14.00	Saily

Saily prices checked in the Saily app, and BazTel prices on baztel.co, both on 8 November 2026. Saily often runs discounts, so check its app for today’s price.

BazTel is cheaper in four of the five countries. In the UAE, Saily is about US$2 cheaper.

Three things change the real cost:

• Top-ups. You can add data in the app while a plan is active, so you don’t have to buy a big plan up front.
• Saily credits. Purchases earn cashback credits toward future plans.
• NordVPN offers. Some NordVPN subscribers get free Saily data. One TripAdvisor traveler used a free 3GB plan this way.

Prices vary a lot by destination. One Reddit traveler paid US$23.99 for 5GB over 30 days in Kyrgyzstan. For every way to get online abroad, priced side by side, see how to get internet abroad.

Saily eSIM unlimited data plans and fair use

Saily’s unlimited plans aren’t unlimited at full speed. Under its fair usage policy, you get 5GB of full-speed data every 24 hours. After that, speeds drop to 1 Mbps or less until the period resets.

That’s enough for maps, messaging and video calls, but not for streaming HD all day. For comparison, BazTel’s unlimited plans give 2GB a day at full speed and then 512 kbps. For heavy daily use, Saily’s allowance is the more generous of the two. Our unlimited vs fixed data guide explains when unlimited is worth paying for.

Does Saily eSIM give you a phone number? Hotspot and calls

Not with its standard plans, which are data-only. But since June 2026, Saily sells an optional US phone number add-on in the app. The +1 number costs US$1.99 a month, and call and SMS packs start at US$0.99.

It’s a US number, not a local one in the country you’re visiting. For most travelers, WhatsApp, FaceTime or Google Meet over data still does the job. Keep your home SIM on so bank codes still arrive.

Saily eSIM plans do allow hotspot. Saily publishes hotspot setup steps for iPhone and Android, and hotspot use counts toward your plan’s data. Here’s how calls work on a data-only eSIM.

Saily security features: ad blocker, web protection and Virtual Location

Because Saily comes from Nord Security, it adds privacy tools most eSIM apps don’t have:

• Ad blocker: blocks ads while you browse on Saily data.
• Web protection: blocks known malicious sites and trackers.
• Virtual Location: lets you browse as if you were in another country.

These are useful on the road, especially if you might otherwise use public Wi-Fi. They’re not a full VPN subscription, though. If privacy is the main reason you’re choosing an eSIM, see how private eSIM data really is.

Saily Ultra: is it worth US$59.99 a month?

Saily Ultra is a monthly subscription for frequent travelers. At launch it cost US$59.99 a month and included:

• Up to 30GB of high-speed data a month, then unlimited data at up to 1 Mbps, in 113 countries
• NordVPN, NordPass, NordLocker and Incogni
• Higher cashback in Saily credits and priority 24/7 support

Verdict: Ultra makes sense if you travel most months and already pay for Nord’s apps. For one or two trips a year, single plans cost far less. A frequent traveler doing six week-long trips a year spends about US$40–$70 with country eSIMs, against US$720 a year for Ultra.

Coverage and partner networks

Saily sells country, regional and global plans. The app shows which local partner network each plan uses, so check it for your destination before you buy.

Crossing borders: multi-country use comes from Saily’s regional plans, such as Europe. A single-country plan stops working when you leave that country. It’s not EU roaming rules that let you cross borders, as some guides suggest. For how this works in Europe, see one eSIM across multiple countries.

What travelers say: Reddit, TripAdvisor and Trustpilot

Reddit

In threads about trips to Dubai and Kyrgyzstan, travelers reported:

• Quick setup. Installing before the trip or on landing both worked.
• It worked where expected. One user installed it before reaching Dubai with no issues; another activated it on arrival in Central Asia.
• Some confusion about local rules, such as whether eSIMs work in the UAE. They do; this was a question, not a complaint.
• Data only. A few noted the lack of a local phone number for SMS and calls.

TripAdvisor

In a long TripAdvisor thread, travelers praised the simple setup, steady connections in well-served countries such as Spain and New Zealand, and the value for moderate data use. One used free Saily data through their NordVPN subscription. Several found it handy for multi-country trips in Europe on a regional plan.

Trustpilot

On Trustpilot, Saily has a 4.7 TrustScore from 32,962 reviews, with 83% five-star and 3% one-star (7 November 2026). Reviewers most often praise:

• Fast setup, sometimes done in under a minute while boarding.
• A reusable eSIM. You can keep the same Saily eSIM and buy a new plan for the next trip, instead of installing a new one each time.
• Responsive live chat support.

The most common complaints are slower speeds in some destinations and occasional network drops.

Saily eSIM pros and cons

Pros	Cons
Simple app; installs in minutes	Plans are data-only; the number add-on is US-only and costs extra
Country, regional and global plans	Not the cheapest per GB in our price check
Hotspot allowed	Unlimited plans slow to 1 Mbps after 5GB a day
Generous unlimited allowance (5GB a day)	Ultra is expensive for occasional travelers
Optional US phone number with calls and SMS
Reusable eSIM for future trips	Speed depends on the partner network in each country
Ad blocker, web protection, Virtual Location	Activated plans are rarely refundable
4.7 Trustpilot score from ~33,000 reviews
24/7 in-app live chat support

Saily eSIM vs BazTel

	Saily	BazTel
Price, 5GB (US, Japan, Thailand, France)	US$7.99–$13.99	US$5
Price, 5GB (UAE)	US$11.99	US$14
Unlimited fair use	5GB a day, then 1 Mbps	2GB a day, then 512 kbps
Hotspot	Yes	Yes, on every plan
Phone number	Optional US number, US$1.99 a month	No
Install	App, QR code or manual	One tap on iPhone and Android, no QR code
New trip	Reuse the same eSIM	A new eSIM with each plan
Plan lengths	Mostly 7–30 days, plus Ultra monthly	1–180 days
Support	24/7 in-app live chat	24/7 email and WhatsApp
Security extras	Ad blocker, web protection, Virtual Location	None
Refunds	Full refund within 30 days if not activated	100% refund if the eSIM doesn’t work or can’t connect to a network

Choose Saily if you want a generous unlimited allowance, privacy extras, one reusable eSIM, a US phone number, or the Nord bundle. Choose BazTel if price per GB matters most, you want plans shorter than 7 days or longer than 30, or you want a 100% refund if the eSIM can’t connect. For Saily against Airalo, see Saily vs Airalo, and for a closer look at the two of us, BazTel vs Saily.

Installing a Saily eSIM and getting a refund

1. Download the Saily app and create an account.
2. Choose your destination and plan.
3. Install the eSIM from the app, ideally at home on Wi-Fi.
4. When you land, set Saily as your data line and turn on data roaming for it.
5. Top up in the app if you run low, before the plan expires.

Refunds: Saily gives a full refund within 30 days if the eSIM hasn’t been installed or activated. Once it’s activated, refunds are limited to cases where almost all the data is unused or Saily caused a service problem.

Frequently asked questions

Is Saily eSIM legit?

Yes. Saily is run by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN, and has a 4.7 TrustScore from almost 33,000 Trustpilot reviews.

Does Saily eSIM give you a phone number?

Not by default: Saily plans are data-only. Since June 2026 you can add a US (+1) number in the app for US$1.99 a month, with call and SMS packs from US$0.99.

Does Saily allow hotspot?

Yes. You can share Saily data with a laptop or tablet, and it counts toward your plan.

Are Saily’s unlimited plans really unlimited?

You get 5GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps or less until the next day. That’s more generous than many providers, including BazTel’s 2GB a day.

Does Saily include a VPN?

Not a full one. Saily includes an ad blocker, web protection and Virtual Location. The full NordVPN app comes with Saily Ultra or a separate subscription.

How much does a Saily eSIM cost?

It varies by destination. In November 2026, a 5GB plan cost US$7.99–$13.99 in the five countries we checked. See the price table above.

Is Saily or Airalo better?

It depends on the trip. See our Saily vs Airalo comparison for prices and features side by side.

Verdict: is Saily eSIM worth it?

Criterion	Score	Why
Ease of use	9/10	Simple app, reusable eSIM, well-reviewed setup
Plan options	8/10	Country, regional, global, unlimited and Ultra
Price	7/10	Higher per GB than BazTel in four of five countries we checked; cheaper in the UAE
Extras	8/10	Hotspot, ad blocker, web protection, Virtual Location
User ratings	9/10	4.7 on Trustpilot from almost 33,000 reviews
Overall	8/10	A strong, easy eSIM; not the cheapest

Saily is a solid choice if you value an easy app, privacy extras and a generous unlimited allowance, and you don’t mind paying a little more per gigabyte. If price per GB matters most, compare BazTel’s plans before you buy.

Speed isn’t scored, because we haven’t tested Saily in person.