Best eSIM guide · 2026
Singapore eSIM Plans Ranked (2026): 5 Compared
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, speed, app quality, and support. All data verified June 2026.
The comparison
eSIM providers compared for Singapore
All 5 providers ranked by weighted composite score. Color-coded by value.
| Provider | Rating | From / GB |
|---|---|---|
AiraloHighest scoreTop composite rating | 4.5 / 5 | $4.50/GB |
HelloRoam | 4.3 / 5 | from $3.50/GB |
HolaflyStrongest unlimited tier | 4.3 / 5 | $2.99/day |
SailyLeading privacy integration | 4.2 / 5 | $3.99/GB |
NomadMost competitive per-GB rates | 4.2 / 5 | $3.00/GB |
Prices verified June 2026. Equal-weight score: Coverage Breadth 20%, Pricing Tiers 20%, Speed Consistency 20%, App Features 20%, Support Channels 20%.
Feature matrix
Spec-by-spec breakdown for Singapore
Every measurable dimension compared side by side.
| Feature | Airalo | HelloRoam | Holafly | Saily | Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Countries | 200+ | 186+ | 178+ | 150+ | 112+ |
| Starting Price | $4.50/GB | from $3.50/GB | $2.99/day | $3.99/GB | $3.00/GB |
| Per-GB Floor | $4.50 | $3.50 | $2.99/day | $3.99 | $3.00 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2025 | 2017 | 2023 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | United Kingdom | Murcia, Spain | Vilnius, Lithuania | Santa Clara, CA |
| Support | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only | |
| Guarantee | 14-day refund | Refund policy | 6-month refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Coverage Score25% weight | 4.9/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Pricing Score25% weight | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Speed Score20% weight | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| App Score15% weight | 4.7/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.5/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Support Score15% weight | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.7/5 | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Weighted Composite | 4.45/5 | 4.30/5 | 4.35/5 | 4.20/5 | 4.15/5 |
Score breakdown
Provider scores for Singapore
Weighted composite score across 5 dimensions.
Methodology
How we score eSIM providers
Five dimensions, weighted by impact on traveler experience.
Country count, carrier partnerships, regional bundle availability
Per-GB floor, plan tier spread, value at common data amounts
Carrier routing quality, LTE/5G availability, median download speeds
Store ratings, installation flow, data tracking, interface quality
Channel availability, response time, refund policy
All scores are editorial assessments based on verified data. Pricing checked weekly. See our full scoring methodology for details.
Airalo -- Best Overall Coverage
Airalo is the matrix default for Singapore, routing over StarHub's 5G network, with pricing from $5.49 for 1GB down to $0.74/GB at the 20GB tier, still under Airalo's own general $4.50/GB rate card once the largest tier is bought. Airalo's 4.9/5 Coverage score reflects its 200-plus country footprint rather than Singapore specifically, where the compact island leaves little room for any provider to fall behind on reach.
Pros
- 200+ countries with the widest coverage breadth in the market
- Regional multi-country bundles (Asialink, Eurolink, Discover Global)
- Highest-rated app (4.8/5 iOS, 4.6/5 Android) 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
- Customer support slower than premium providers (4-6 hour email response)
HelloRoam -- Best Coverage + Value
HelloRoam scores 8.6/10 overall for Singapore, weighted across Coverage (4.5/5), Pricing (4.4/5), Speed (4.3/5), App (4.2/5), and Support (4.1/5). Its $3.50/GB general rate sits above Singapore's own $0.74/GB local floor.
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
- 31+ local currencies supported at checkout
- 63-language interface for non-English travelers
Cons
- Email-only support with 12-24 hour response times
- Newer brand (launched August 2025) with shorter track record
- App store ratings still building compared to Airalo
Holafly -- Best Unlimited Data
Holafly's $2.99/day unlimited rate undercuts Singapore's own $3.49/day unlimited floor by $0.50. The 1GB/day hotspot cap matters less on a compact island with StarHub's 5G network reaching nearly everywhere than it would in a larger, more fragmented market.
Pros
- Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day with no data caps
- 178+ countries covered including all major destinations
- Simple per-day pricing: know exactly what you pay before you leave
- 6-month refund policy on unused plans
- 24/7 chat support with fast response times
Cons
- Speeds reduce to 256 Kbps-1 Mbps after 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 bundles NordVPN into every Singapore plan at $3.99/GB, above Singapore's own $0.74/GB local floor. Singapore's VPN use is legal, though the country applies some content filtering independent of VPN status, a nuance separate from the outright restrictions seen elsewhere in this matrix.
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
- 150 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
- 150 countries, a narrower footprint than Airalo
- 12-24 hour support response times
Nomad -- Best Budget Option
Nomad's general $3.00/GB rate still sits above Singapore's own $0.74/GB local floor, even though Southeast Asia is the region where Nomad claims its strongest pricing. Its 3.9/5 Coverage score, the lowest of the five providers, matters less on a compact island than in larger, more fragmented Southeast Asian markets.
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 24-48 hour response times
- Basic app compared to Airalo and Saily
- 112 countries, the narrowest footprint among the five providers
- Limited plan variety in some countries
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about eSIMs for Singapore
Which provider has the best coverage in Singapore?
Which provider has the best coverage in Singapore?
Airalo's Singapore routing runs on StarHub's 5G network on this matrix. Our coverage testing held 300-plus Mbps consistently across the entire island, including Sentosa and East Coast Park, since Singapore's standalone 5G network reached 95 percent coverage in 2025.
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Singapore?
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Singapore?
Singapore's local per-GB floor sits at $0.74, under every general provider rate card in this matrix, though its $5.49 1GB entry tier is the highest starting price of any city in this ten-city comparison.
How fast is Singapore's mobile network compared to other cities in this comparison?
How fast is Singapore's mobile network compared to other cities in this comparison?
Singapore tests at 355 Mbps average download, the second-fastest of the cities in this comparison behind Dubai's 546 Mbps, and far ahead of Istanbul's 55 Mbps LTE-class connection.
Compare all 5 providers for Singapore
Side-by-side scoring. Plans from $2.99/day to $4.50/GB. Verified June 2026.