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PikoeSIM vs Airalo vs Saily vs Nomad for Albania eSIM
Compare Albania eSIM prices from Airalo, Saily, Nomad and PikoeSIM in USD, with like-for-like plans checked on 17 October 2026 and trip-based buying advice.
PikoeSIM publishes this comparison and sells one of the products compared.
See all 49 plansExact-match USD prices: same data, same validity
The table compares providers only where data allowance and validity match exactly, so any price gap sits between like-sized plans.
Scroll table to compare all providers →| Total data | Validity | PikoeSIM | Airalo | Saily | Nomad |
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| 1 GB | 7 days | $0.66 | — | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $1.71 | — | $8.99 | $8.00 |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $3.32 | $12.50 | — | — |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $3.44 | $13.00 | $12.99 | $12.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $5.08 | $22.00 | $21.99 | $21.00 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $8.98 | $30.00 | $29.99 | $33.00 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $16.81 | — | — | $49.00 |
A dash means no exact package was recorded, not that none exists. Prices checked 17 October 2026 may have changed.
Longer-validity alternatives aren't exact matches
In the recorded catalogues, seven Airalo offers have no exact PikoeSIM data-and-validity match.
| Provider | Data | Rival plan | PikoeSIM alternative |
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| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days $4.00 | 7 days $0.66 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days $8.50 | 5 days $1.54 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days $9.00 | 30 days $1.71 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days $12.00 | 10 days $1.91 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days $21.00 | 20 days $5.06 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days $21.50 | 20 days $5.06 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days $28.00 | 30 days $8.98 |
For longer-validity alternatives, we select the lowest listed PikoeSIM price for the same total data and sufficient validity. When prices and relevant service terms are equivalent, we select the longer validity.
Plan counts don't equal usefulness
Counts are distinct data-and-validity pairings: 49 PikoeSIM, 11 Airalo, 5 Saily, 6 Nomad. More options doesn't make every option equally useful.
| Provider | Distinct data + validity options |
|---|---|
| PikoeSIM | 49 |
| Airalo | 11 |
| Saily | 5 |
| Nomad | 6 |
Choose by trip length, then data size
For 30 days, 9 GB lists at $3.72 while 6 GB lists at $14.90; when terms suit, favor 9 GB. 10 GB is $5.08.
The 3 GB package costs $1.71 at 15, 20 and 30 days; the 30-day version adds validity free. Pick it if terms fit.
The 42 GB plan lists $18.58 for 30 days but $25.91 for 20; check the longer, cheaper option.
These examples share listed Vodafone/One Albania networks, hotspot and first-connection activation; other differences are unknown. Inspect plan details.
PikoeSIM: price lead, broad range, activation terms
PikoeSIM spans 100 MB to 100 GB allowances, with Vodafone and One Albania networks and hotspot supported. Its price undercut every exact rival match.
Validity start varies: the 100 MB plan begins at installation, while other Albania plans begin at first network connection. Check your chosen plan first.
Airalo: 3/7/15/30-day plans, One Albania network
Airalo lists Albania packages across 3, 7, 15 and 30 days and names One Albania as the eSIM's primary network.
Existing Airalo users may value a familiar app, even though its matched Albania prices were higher here.
Saily: five fixed packages, automatic activation
Saily's five fixed packages run from 1 GB for 7 days up to 20 GB for 30 days, and its Albania page advertises hotspot with no restrictions.
Saily plans activate automatically on arrival at your destination when the eSIM is on and roaming enabled; unactivated plans start by themselves after 180 days.
Nomad: six packages, Vodafone/One, hotspot
Nomad lists six fixed packages up to 50 GB for 30 days, names Vodafone / One as the networks and supports tethering and hotspot.
A 50 GB allowance is generous for light browsing; weigh it against your actual use before paying extra.
All 49 PikoeSIM Albania plans
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49 PikoeSIM plans · full USD catalog
| Total data | Validity | Selling price | Plan |
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| 100 MBInstalling this 100 MB plan starts its validity; install close to departure. | 7 days | $0.50Regular $0.66 Automatic discount | View planPlan details
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| 500 MB | 7 days | $0.66 | View planPlan details
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| 750 MB | 7 days | $0.66 | View planPlan details
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| 1 GB | 7 days | $0.66 | View planPlan details
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| 1 GB | 30 days | $1.31 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 1 day | $0.66 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 5 days | $1.54 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 15 days | $1.71 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 20 days | $1.71 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 30 days | $1.71 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 10 days | $1.91 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 15 days | $3.32 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 20 days | $3.43 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 21 days | $5.12 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 30 days | $3.44 | View planPlan details
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| 6 GB | 20 days | $5.24 | View planPlan details
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| 6 GB | 30 days | $14.90 | View planPlan details
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| 7 GB | 20 days | $9.71 | View planPlan details
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| 7 GB | 30 days | $7.45 | View planPlan details
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| 8 GB | 20 days | $12.29 | View planPlan details
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| 8 GB | 30 days | $9.14 | View planPlan details
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| 9 GB | 20 days | $10.50 | View planPlan details
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| 9 GB | 30 days | $3.72 | View planPlan details
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| 10 GB | 20 days | $5.06 | View planPlan details
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| 10 GB | 30 days | $5.08 | View planPlan details
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| 20 GB | 20 days | $8.98 | View planPlan details
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| 20 GB | 30 days | $8.98 | View planPlan details
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| 30 GB | 20 days | $9.36 | View planPlan details
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| 30 GB | 30 days | $10.84 | View planPlan details
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| 30 GB | 60 days | $19.61 | View planPlan details
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| 32 GB | 20 days | $14.65 | View planPlan details
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| 32 GB | 30 days | $14.65 | View planPlan details
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| 35 GB | 20 days | $15.80 | View planPlan details
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| 35 GB | 30 days | $15.80 | View planPlan details
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| 38 GB | 20 days | $17.00 | View planPlan details
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| 38 GB | 30 days | $17.00 | View planPlan details
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| 40 GB | 20 days | $13.09 | View planPlan details
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| 40 GB | 30 days | $14.49 | View planPlan details
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| 42 GB | 20 days | $25.91 | View planPlan details
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| 42 GB | 30 days | $18.58 | View planPlan details
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| 45 GB | 20 days | $19.74 | View planPlan details
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| 45 GB | 30 days | $19.74 | View planPlan details
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| 48 GB | 20 days | $20.96 | View planPlan details
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| 48 GB | 30 days | $20.96 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 15 days | $15.87 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 20 days | $16.81 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 30 days | $16.81 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 90 days | $33.66 | View planPlan details
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| 100 GB | 60 days | $47.72 | View planPlan details
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How we checked the prices
Prices were checked 17 October 2026, 09:56–11:36 UTC. Values are provider-published USD; no conversion of our own.
PikoeSIM was requested in USD; Airalo and Saily display USD; Nomad publishes its own USD prices beside GBP.
Automatic public discounts are included where displayed: 100 MB/7 days shows $0.50, down from its $0.66 regular price. No coupon, referral, cashback or loyalty rewards were deducted.
Frequently asked questions
Who listed the 5 GB / 30-day Albania plan cheapest on 17 October 2026?
PikoeSIM. On 17 October 2026, its 5 GB/30-day plan cost less than Airalo, Saily and Nomad.
Does the data reset each day on a fixed-data plan?
No. The allowance is one total for the full validity: a 5 GB/30-day package gives 5 GB overall, not daily resets. Unlimited and daily-allowance data plans are excluded here.
Will installing a PikoeSIM eSIM early start its validity countdown?
It depends on the plan. The 100 MB/7-day option starts when installed, so install it close to departure; other Albania plans start at first network connection.
Sources & useful links
- PikoeSIM Albania plans
- Airalo Albania plans
- Saily Albania plans
- Nomad Albania plans
- Apple: using eSIM when travelling
- Photograph: Konpasu.de / Unsplash
Plan details and availability can change. Review the product page before choosing.
