Best eSIM guide · 2026
Top 5 eSIM Plans for Cape Verde in 2026
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, speed, app quality, and support. All data verified June 2026.
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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The comparison
Cape Verde eSIM providers compared
All 5 providers ranked by weighted composite score. Color-coded by value.
| Provider | Rubric score (0-5) | From / GB |
|---|---|---|
 HelloRoamHighest scoreTop composite rating | 4.6 | from $3.50/GB |
 AiraloWidest coverage catalogue | 4.5 | $4.50/GB |
 HolaflyStrongest unlimited tier | 4.3 | $2.99/day |
 SailyLeading privacy integration | 4.2 | $3.99/GB |
 NomadMost competitive per-GB rates | 4.2 | $3.00/GB |
Prices verified June 2026. Equal-weight score: Coverage Breadth 20%, Pricing Tiers 20%, Network Generation 20%, App Features 20%, Support Channels 20%.
Feature matrix
Cape Verde spec-by-spec breakdown
Every rubric dimension compared side by side.
| Feature | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Saily | Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating (0-5, our rubric) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Countries | 186+ | 200+ | 160+ | 200+ | 200+ |
| Starting Price | from $3.50/GB | $4.50/GB | $2.99/day | $3.99/GB | $3.00/GB |
| Per-GB Floor | $3.50 | $4.50 | $2.99/day | $3.99 | $3.00 |
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2017 | 2023 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore | Murcia, Spain | Vilnius, Lithuania | Santa Clara, CA |
| Support | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only |
| Guarantee | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Coverage Breadth score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Pricing Tiers score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Network Generation score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| App Features score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Support Channels score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Weighted Composite | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.20 | 4.15 |
Score breakdown
Cape Verde provider scores
Weighted composite score across 5 dimensions.
Destination data
What the Cape Verde rows actually say
1 tracked network, 6 plan tiers, cheapest tracked rate 10.68 per GB.
| Local network | Generations tracked |
|---|---|
| CVMOVEL | 4G |
| Days | Plan price | Per day | Off the 1-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26.96 | $26.96 | 4% |
| 3 | $77.50 | $25.83 | 8% |
| 7 | $180.84 | $25.83 | 8% |
| 14 | $349.88 | $24.99 | 11% |
Rows come from this comparison's own Cape Verde country data. The ladder prices one destination only; the composite scores above are provider-level and do not move with it.
Methodology
How we score eSIM providers
Five dimensions, each weighted at 20 percent.
Country count, carrier partnerships, regional bundle availability
Per-GB floor, plan tier spread, value at common data amounts
Carrier routing and which network generations that carrier publishes
Installation flow, data tracking, interface quality
Channel availability and refund policy
All scores are editorial assessments based on verified data. Pricing checked weekly. See our full scoring methodology for details.
HelloRoam -- Highest Composite Score
HelloRoam scores 4.64/5 on our rubric overall for Cape Verde, with App 5.0 and Support 5.0, and prices Cape Verde from $3.50/GB, a fraction of the country's own $10.68/GB tracked floor. Its 204+ carrier partnerships and 63-language checkout matter in a market where two local carriers split coverage across ten separate islands.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 186 countries with 204+ carrier partnerships for reliable local routing
- Fixed plans from $3.50/GB across popular destinations
- Unlimited plans from $5 for short stays, scaling by duration
- iOS and Android app with in-app top-up, add-destination, and usage alerts
- Live chat, WhatsApp, and email support, including real-time channels
- 31+ local currencies supported at checkout
- 63-language interface for non-English travelers
Cons
- Newer brand (launched August 2025) with shorter track record
- 186 countries, behind Airalo's 200+ catalogue
Airalo -- Widest Coverage Catalogue
Airalo's $4.50/GB starting rate sits below Cape Verde's own $10.68/GB comparison floor by more than half, backed by the highest Coverage score in the matrix at 4.9/5 across 200+ countries. Its Discover Global bundle, covering up to 130 countries on one eSIM, gives multi-island or multi-country travelers a single connection option rather than a per-stop purchase.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 200+ countries with the widest coverage breadth in the market
- Regional multi-country bundles (Asialink, Eurolink, Discover Global)
- Automatic in-app install with real-time data tracking and hourly runtime estimates
- Airmoney cashback rewards (5-10% depending on loyalty tier)
- Established brand since 2019 with proven reliability
Cons
- Per-GB pricing higher than budget alternatives
- Unlimited plans available in select markets only, not all 200+ destinations
- No live chat or WhatsApp channel: support runs on email and in-app messaging
Holafly -- Best Unlimited Daily Rate
Holafly's $2.99/day unlimited rate carries the same 2GB daily volume threshold tracked for Cape Verde before its fair-use throttle applies, and its 4.5/5 on this scorecard Pricing score trails only Nomad's 4.8/5. Cape Verde's own unlimited tier tops out at 14 days in this comparison's data, so Holafly's day-by-day pricing structure fits trips that run past that local ceiling.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day with no data caps
- 160+ countries covered including all major destinations
- Simple per-day pricing: know exactly what you pay before you leave
- 180-day refund policy on unused plans
- 24/7 chat support alongside email
Cons
- Speeds reduce after the daily fair use threshold on most plans
- Hotspot tethering limited to 1 GB/day on select destinations
- Not cost-effective for light data users (under 3 GB/trip)
- Fewer countries than Airalo
Saily -- Best for Privacy
Saily prices Cape Verde at $3.99/GB with a bundled NordVPN connection at no extra cost, useful since VPN access stays unrestricted nationwide per enrichment data. Its 200-country footprint and 4.6/5 on the rubric App score still beat Cape Verde's own $10.68/GB comparison floor by a wide margin.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Backed by NordVPN parent company Nord Security with proven privacy infrastructure
- Integrated VPN protection included on every plan at no extra cost
- Clean, privacy-focused app with VPN toggle inside the eSIM interface
- 200 countries with strong European coverage
- 30-day refund policy
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat or WhatsApp for urgent help
- Fixed data plans only; no unlimited daily tier
- 200 countries, just behind Airalo's 200-plus
Nomad -- Best Budget Per-GB Rate
Nomad's $3.00/GB rate is the lowest fixed floor across all five providers, well under Cape Verde's own $10.68/GB tracked rate. Its 200-country footprint and email-only support window are real trade-offs against enrichment data's documented island-to-island coverage variation.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Competitive pricing starting from $3.00/GB in Southeast Asia
- Simple, fast checkout with no account required in many cases
- Lowest per-GB rates for Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan
- Plans start at a low entry price for short trips
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat, WhatsApp, or phone channel
- Basic app compared to Airalo and Saily
- 200 countries, behind only Airalo among the five providers
- Limited plan variety in some countries
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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FAQ
Cape Verde eSIM questions, answered
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Cape Verde?
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Cape Verde?
This comparison's Cape Verde data floors at $10.68/GB on the 10GB plan. Among the five providers, Nomad's $3.00/GB is the lowest, followed by HelloRoam at $3.50/GB and Saily at $3.99/GB. All four undercut Cape Verde's own tracked floor by a wide margin, and Holafly's $2.99/day removes per-GB math entirely.
Is it cheaper to buy a bigger eSIM data plan in Cape Verde?
Is it cheaper to buy a bigger eSIM data plan in Cape Verde?
Not always. This comparison's Cape Verde data shows the 10GB plan at $10.68/GB actually beats the larger 20GB plan, which works out to $10.86/GB. The 10GB tier is the cheapest per-gigabyte option tracked across all six plan sizes for this country.
Does eSIM coverage vary between Cape Verde's islands?
Does eSIM coverage vary between Cape Verde's islands?
Yes. Enrichment data documents coverage variation between Cape Verde's islands as a confirmed quirk, tied to CVMOVEL and UNITEL T+'s network reach across the ten-island archipelago. Travelers should confirm expected coverage for their specific island stops before departure rather than assuming uniform signal nationwide.
Does Cape Verde offer a 30-day unlimited eSIM plan?
Does Cape Verde offer a 30-day unlimited eSIM plan?
No. This comparison's Cape Verde data stops at a 14-day unlimited tier, priced at $349.88 or $24.99 per day, the only one of this comparison's featured destinations without a 30-day unlimited option. Longer trips need either a second unlimited purchase or a switch to a fixed-data plan.
Does a VPN work with a Cape Verde eSIM?
Does a VPN work with a Cape Verde eSIM?
Yes. Enrichment data lists Cape Verde's VPN status as unrestricted nationwide, so a VPN app works alongside any of the five eSIM providers compared here. Saily bundles a NordVPN connection into every plan at no extra cost, an option worth weighing against a separately downloaded VPN app.
Which eSIM offers the best coverage for Cape Verde's islands?
Which eSIM offers the best coverage for Cape Verde's islands?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 for Cape Verde. Airalo scores highest on Coverage in this matrix at 4.9/5 across 200+ countries, a footprint useful for visitors combining Cape Verde with other stops. Within Cape Verde itself, CVMOVEL and UNITEL T+ carry the underlying network, and coverage still varies by island regardless of eSIM provider chosen.
Which eSIM offers the best support for a Cape Verde trip?
Which eSIM offers the best support for a Cape Verde trip?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Cape Verde and posts Support 5.0, with live chat, WhatsApp, and email. Holafly scores 4.6/5 on our rubric on Support, with 24/7 chat and WhatsApp alongside email. Airalo follows at 4.5/5 with email and in-app chat. Saily and Nomad are email-only, useful to weigh against Cape Verde's own island-to-island coverage variation.
Compare all 5 providers for Cape Verde
Side-by-side scoring. Plans from $2.99/day to $4.50/GB. Verified June 2026.