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PikoeSIM vs Airalo vs Saily vs Nomad for United Kingdom eSIM
Dated United Kingdom eSIM price comparison: fixed-data prices from PikoeSIM, Airalo, Saily and Nomad compared in USD.
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See all 52 plansExact-match prices in USD
The table below shows each recorded rival fixed-data offer against a PikoeSIM plan with the same data and validity. Prices are provider-published USD amounts as of 17 October 2026.
Scroll table to compare all providers →| Total data | Validity | PikoeSIM | Airalo | Saily | Nomad |
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| 1 GB | 7 days | $0.66 | — | $4.49 | $4.50 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $1.06 | — | $8.49 | — |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $1.78 | — | $8.99 | $9.00 |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $1.57 | $12.50 | $12.49 | — |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $2.78 | $13.00 | $12.99 | $12.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $2.98 | $19.00 | $18.99 | $17.50 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $5.94 | $31.00 | $30.99 | $25.00 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $11.31 | $39.00 | — | — |
A dash means no PikoeSIM plan with that exact data-and-validity combination was recorded; the rival plan may still exist.
Longer-validity alternatives
Thirteen rival offers found no exact PikoeSIM match. The next table shows a longer-validity PikoeSIM plan with the same total data for each, which is a different package, not an identical one.
| 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 $1.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days $9.00 | 15 days $1.06 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days $12.00 | 15 days $1.57 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days $18.00 | 30 days $2.98 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days $18.50 | 30 days $2.98 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days $30.00 | 30 days $5.94 |
| Saily | 1 GB | 3 days $3.99 | 7 days $0.66 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 7 days $7.99 | 15 days $1.06 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 7 days $11.99 | 15 days $1.57 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 7 days $17.99 | 30 days $2.98 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 15 days $18.49 | 30 days $2.98 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 15 days $29.99 | 30 days $5.94 |
Where several longer-validity plans shared the same total data, the lowest listed price was chosen; ties were broken by longer validity when recorded terms matched.
Recorded plan counts
The 17 October 2026 selection includes 52 PikoeSIM packages, 12 from Airalo, 13 from Saily and 5 from Nomad. More options do not automatically mean a better fit; compare allowance, validity and price for your trip.
| Provider | Distinct data + validity options |
|---|---|
| PikoeSIM | 52 |
| Airalo | 12 |
| Saily | 13 |
| Nomad | 5 |
Two buying checks
3 GB / 5 days at $1.00 suits a five-day trip; the $0.80 one-day plan expires sooner. 50 GB costs $21.41 for 90 or 180 days, so choose the longer if terms match.
PikoeSIM
PikoeSIM lists 52 UK fixed-data packages from $0.50 to $40.83, with validity from 1 to 180 days. Advertised networks vary by plan among O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G and 3 4G; hotspot sharing is listed.
Airalo
Airalo lists 12 UK fixed packages, from $4 for 1 GB / 3 days up to $39 for 50 GB / 30 days. The 50 GB plan costs $39, versus PikoeSIM's $11.31.
Saily
Saily's 13 UK fixed packages start at $3.99 for 1 GB / 3 days and top out at $30.99 for 20 GB / 30 days, over five times PikoeSIM's $5.94.
Nomad
Nomad lists 5 UK fixed packages, from $4.50 for 1 GB / 7 days to $25 for 20 GB / 30 days. Its 10 GB month costs $17.50, against PikoeSIM's $2.98.
All 52 PikoeSIM plans
The catalogue below lists all 52 PikoeSIM UK packages recorded on 17 October 2026, from 100 MB / 7 days to 100 GB / 60 days.
52 PikoeSIM plans · full USD catalog
| Total data | Validity | Selling price | Plan |
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| 100 MBThe 100 MB / 7 days plan starts when installed, so install it near 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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| 1 GB | 7 days | $0.66 | View planPlan details
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| 1 GB | 30 days | $0.72 | View planPlan details
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| 2 GB | 15 days | $1.00 | View planPlan details
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| 2 GB | 30 days | $0.79 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 1 day | $0.80 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 5 days | $1.00 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 15 days | $1.06 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 20 days | $2.52 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 30 days | $1.78 | View planPlan details
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| 4 GB | 20 days | $2.61 | View planPlan details
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| 4 GB | 30 days | $2.28 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 10 days | $1.57 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 15 days | $1.57 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 20 days | $3.06 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 21 days | $4.09 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 30 days | $2.78 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 45 days | $4.61 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 60 days | $5.11 | View planPlan details
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| 6 GB | 20 days | $3.06 | View planPlan details
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| 6 GB | 30 days | $1.64 | View planPlan details
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| 7 GB | 20 days | $4.42 | View planPlan details
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| 7 GB | 30 days | $2.25 | View planPlan details
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| 8 GB | 20 days | $4.57 | View planPlan details
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| 8 GB | 30 days | $4.66 | View planPlan details
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| 9 GB | 20 days | $5.00 | View planPlan details
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| 9 GB | 30 days | $2.45 | View planPlan details
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| 10 GB | 20 days | $2.98 | View planPlan details
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| 10 GB | 30 days | $2.98 | View planPlan details
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| 12 GB | 20 days | $3.91 | View planPlan details
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| 12 GB | 30 days | $3.06 | View planPlan details
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| 14 GB | 20 days | $4.33 | View planPlan details
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| 14 GB | 30 days | $4.33 | View planPlan details
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| 15 GB | 20 days | $3.78 | View planPlan details
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| 15 GB | 30 days | $10.00 | View planPlan details
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| 16 GB | 20 days | $4.83 | View planPlan details
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| 16 GB | 30 days | $4.83 | View planPlan details
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| 18 GB | 20 days | $5.36 | View planPlan details
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| 18 GB | 30 days | $5.36 | View planPlan details
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| 20 GB | 20 days | $7.15 | View planPlan details
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| 20 GB | 30 days | $5.94 | View planPlan details
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| 30 GB | 30 days | $8.64 | View planPlan details
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| 30 GB | 60 days | $15.93 | View planPlan details
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| 40 GB | 30 days | $11.20 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 15 days | $15.13 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 20 days | $16.17 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 30 days | $11.31 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 90 days | $21.41 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 180 days | $21.41 | View planPlan details
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| 100 GB | 30 days | $40.83 | View planPlan details
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| 100 GB | 60 days | $40.61 | View planPlan details
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How prices were checked
Prices were observed on 17 October 2026 using each provider's published USD amounts, with the automatic discount shown on PikoeSIM's 100 MB plan included. No coupons, referral credit, cashback or loyalty rewards were applied.
Frequently asked questions
Which provider was cheapest for the same UK data and validity on 17 October 2026?
All 17 rival fixed-total data plans with an exact PikoeSIM match were cheaper at PikoeSIM on 17 October 2026, in provider-published USD. These are recorded prices, not personal recommendations.
Does a fixed allowance reset daily?
No. The full allowance lasts the entire validity—15 days is about two weeks—with no daily reset. No exact 14 days package was recorded; finishing early means a new package or a top up where offered.
When does validity start on PikoeSIM UK plans?
The 100 MB / 7 days package starts at first installation, so install it no sooner than one day before you leave. The remaining packages start at first network connection.
Sources & useful links
- Airalo United Kingdom plans
- Saily United Kingdom plans
- Nomad United Kingdom plans
- PikoeSIM United Kingdom plans
- Apple: using eSIM when travelling
Plan details and availability can change. Review the product page before choosing.
