Best eSIM guide · 2026
Best eSIM Plans for Indonesia (2026): Side-by-Side
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
Indonesia 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 |
 NomadMost competitive per-GB rates | 4.2 | $3.00/GB |
 HolaflyStrongest unlimited tier | 4.3 | $2.99/day |
 SailyLeading privacy integration | 4.2 | $3.99/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
Indonesia spec-by-spec breakdown
Every rubric dimension compared side by side.
| Feature | HelloRoam | Airalo | Nomad | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating (0-5, our rubric) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Countries | 186+ | 200+ | 200+ | 160+ | 200+ |
| Starting Price | from $3.50/GB | $4.50/GB | $3.00/GB | $2.99/day | $3.99/GB |
| Per-GB Floor | $3.50 | $4.50 | $3.00 | $2.99/day | $3.99 |
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2020 | 2017 | 2023 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore | Santa Clara, CA | Murcia, Spain | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Support | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | Email only | 24/7 chat + email | Email only |
| Guarantee | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 30-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Coverage Breadth score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.5 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Pricing Tiers score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Network Generation score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| App Features score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Support Channels score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Weighted Composite | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.15 | 4.35 | 4.20 |
Score breakdown
Indonesia provider scores
Weighted composite score across 5 dimensions.
Destination data
What the Indonesia rows actually say
3 tracked networks, 7 plan tiers, cheapest tracked rate 0.84 per GB.
| Local network | Generations tracked |
|---|---|
| Telkomsel | 5G |
| XL | 4G |
| Smartfren | 4G |
| Days | Plan price | Per day | Off the 1-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.35 | $3.35 | 4% |
| 3 | $9.63 | $3.21 | 8% |
| 7 | $22.48 | $3.21 | 8% |
| 14 | $43.49 | $3.11 | 11% |
| 30 | $85.85 | $2.86 | 18% |
Rows come from this comparison's own Indonesia 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 overall on our 2026 rubric, with App 5.0/5 and Support 5.0/5, and prices Indonesia from $3.50/GB plus unlimited from $5, undercutting Airalo's $4.50/GB and Saily's $3.99/GB, while 204+ carrier partnerships route through Telkomsel for the widest in-country reach. The iOS and Android app, live chat plus WhatsApp, and 63-language interface help with Indonesia's 14.5 million annual arrivals, many of whom speak languages outside the usual English-first eSIM checkout flow.
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 scores highest on Coverage at 4.9/5 in this matrix, and its Asialink bundle extends an Indonesia eSIM across 15 neighboring Southeast Asian countries on one plan, useful for travelers continuing past Bali. That breadth carries a $4.50/GB floor, the highest fixed rate among the five providers compared here for Indonesia.
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
Nomad -- Best Budget Per-GB Rate
Nomad scores highest on Pricing at 4.8 and lists Indonesia among its discounted Southeast Asia markets, with a $3.00/GB general rate that undercuts every fixed-data competitor except the country's own $0.84/GB floor. Its Support score of 3.9, the lowest of the five, and 200-country footprint are real trade-offs on a multi-island Indonesia trip where carrier gaps already complicate troubleshooting.
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
Holafly -- Best Unlimited Daily Rate
Holafly sells unlimited daily Indonesia plans from $2.99/day, which beats fixed-GB pricing once a traveler exceeds the country's 1.3GB average daily use across an 8-day trip. HelloRoam also sells unlimited from $5. Holafly's Pricing score of 4.8 is the highest daily-unlimited rate in this matrix, though Indonesia's own $0.84/GB fixed-plan floor already undercuts most unlimited tiers for shorter stays.
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's bundled NordVPN adds encryption on Indonesia's public WiFi networks, flagged as good in Bali and Jakarta cafes but thinner across remote islands where cellular data carries more of the load. Its $3.99/GB rate sits below Airalo's but above HelloRoam's, and its 200-country footprint trails Airalo on raw coverage breadth.
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
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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FAQ
Indonesia eSIM questions, answered
Which eSIM provider has the best coverage in Indonesia?
Which eSIM provider has the best coverage in Indonesia?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix. Airalo leads coverage breadth at 4.9/5, backed by a 200-country footprint and an Asialink bundle spanning 15 neighboring countries. HelloRoam scores 4.5/5 on the rubric on Coverage with 204+ carrier partnerships routed through Telkomsel, the carrier that held steady across Bali's Nusa Penida and Ubud while signal dropped in Komodo National Park.
How do eSIM speeds compare in Indonesia?
How do eSIM speeds compare in Indonesia?
Indonesia's 5G reaches only Jakarta and Bali through Telkomsel, while XL and Smartfren run 4G LTE nationwide, so an eSIM connecting through any of the three carriers rides 4G outside Jakarta and Bali. Speed depends on which carrier a provider routes through and how far a trip strays from Bali and Jakarta, not on the eSIM brand itself.
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Indonesia?
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Indonesia?
Nomad posts the highest Pricing score in this matrix at 4.9, with a $3.00/GB general rate built for Southeast Asia, ahead of HelloRoam's $3.50/GB and Saily's $3.99/GB. Indonesia's own market floor checks in at $0.84/GB, and local prepaid SIMs go even lower, $0.20 to $0.50/GB, the trade-off being IMEI and biometric registration.
Does an eSIM work for Gojek and Grab in Indonesia?
Does an eSIM work for Gojek and Grab in Indonesia?
No. Gojek and Grab both require an Indonesian phone number for account registration, and data-only eSIMs from any of the five providers in this comparison cannot fulfill that requirement. Travelers who need ride-hailing apps typically pair their e SIM with a low-cost local SIM for the phone number, then use the eSIM for general data.
Which provider offers unlimited data for Indonesia travel?
Which provider offers unlimited data for Indonesia travel?
HelloRoam sells unlimited from $5, and Holafly sells unlimited daily Indonesia plans from $2.99/day, which scores highest on the daily unlimited rate for travelers who exceed the country's 1.3GB average daily use. HelloRoam, Airalo, Saily, and Nomad also sell fixed-GB plans, which price lower for Indonesia's typical 8-day trip and roughly 10GB of total usage.
Is an eSIM cheaper than a local SIM in Indonesia?
Is an eSIM cheaper than a local SIM in Indonesia?
Local prepaid SIMs cost $3 to $8 for 5GB to 15GB over 30 days, cheaper than every eSIM compared here, but IMEI registration and biometric verification add a counter wait that travel eSIMs skip entirely. Airport SIM counters charge $5 to $15 for the same data, closer to the e-sim range of $0.84 to $4.50 per GB.
Which eSIM app has the highest rating for Indonesia travel?
Which eSIM app has the highest rating for Indonesia travel?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix and posts the highest App score at 5.0/5, with an iOS and Android app plus in-app top-up useful across Indonesia's seven plan tiers from 1GB to 20GB. Airalo's app rates 4.7/5 on our 2026 rubric, with real-time tracking. Saily follows at 4.5/5, with a built-in VPN toggle relevant on Bali and Jakarta's public WiFi networks.
Compare all 5 providers for Indonesia
Side-by-side scoring. Plans from $2.99/day to $4.50/GB. Verified June 2026.