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PikoeSIM vs Airalo vs Saily vs Nomad for Vietnam eSIM
Dated USD comparison of fixed-data Vietnam eSIMs: on 17 October 2026, all 16 exact-match rival offers cost more than PikoeSIM, with plan tables and buying picks.
PikoeSIM publishes this comparison and sells one of the products compared.
See all 43 plansExact-match prices
Each row pairs a rival package with a PikoeSIM plan carrying the same total data and the same validity. All figures are provider-published USD.
Scroll table to compare all providers →| Total data | Validity | PikoeSIM | Airalo | Saily | Nomad |
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| 1 GB | 7 days | $0.82 | — | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $1.69 | — | $7.99 | $8.00 |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $2.36 | $10.50 | — | — |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $2.69 | $11.00 | $10.99 | $10.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $4.06 | $18.00 | $17.99 | $17.00 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $9.32 | $29.00 | $28.99 | $25.00 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $37.57 | $49.00 | — | $39.00 |
A dash means no recorded PikoeSIM plan shared that provider's data-and-validity combination; it does not mean the provider has no Vietnam coverage.
Same data, longer validity
Rows below pair a rival offer with no exact match against a PikoeSIM plan with the same data but more days. These are alternatives, not identical packages.
| Provider | Data | Rival plan | PikoeSIM alternative |
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| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days $4.00 | 30 days $0.77 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days $7.50 | 5 days $1.39 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days $8.00 | 30 days $1.69 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days $10.00 | 10 days $2.24 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days $17.00 | 20 days $4.05 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days $17.50 | 20 days $4.05 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days $28.00 | 30 days $9.32 |
For each unmatched offer, the cheapest PikoeSIM plan with equal data and longer validity was selected; at equal price with equivalent recorded terms, the longer validity won.
Recorded plan counts
Fixed-total data plans recorded per provider: PikoeSIM 43, Airalo 12, Saily 5, Nomad 6. Breadth alone is not usefulness; several PikoeSIM rows repeat prices across durations, so base recommendations on terms, not catalogue size.
| Provider | Distinct data + validity options |
|---|---|
| PikoeSIM | 43 |
| Airalo | 12 |
| Saily | 5 |
| Nomad | 6 |
Two buying picks
A 3 GB plan for 1 day costs $0.91; one day longer makes 3 GB / 5 days at $1.39 the safer pick. For 5 GB, 21 days costs $8.18, 30 days $2.69.
PikoeSIM
PikoeSIM lists 43 fixed packages, 100 MB / 7 days up to 50 GB / 180 days, cheaper in every exact-match row. Networks vary by plan: Vinaphone 5G and Viettel Mobile 5G, with hotspot support.
Airalo
Airalo's 12 fixed options run from 1 GB / 3 days at $4 to 50 GB / 30 days at $49; unlimited packages excluded. Its 10 GB / 30-day plan costs $18 against PikoeSIM's $4.06.
Saily
Saily's five fixed plans span 1 GB / 7 days at $3.99 to 20 GB / 30 days. That 20 GB / 30-day plan lists at $28.99 against $9.32 at PikoeSIM.
Nomad
Nomad's six fixed plans cover 1 GB / 7 days at $4 up to 50 GB / 30 days. Longest fixed validity is 30 days, unlike PikoeSIM's 50 GB 90- and 180-day options.
Full PikoeSIM catalogue
All 43 recorded PikoeSIM Vietnam packages appear below with data, validity and USD price. Use the table to double-check any option mentioned above and open the plan links for terms.
43 PikoeSIM plans · full USD catalog
| Total data | Validity | Selling price | Plan |
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| 100 MBThe 100 MB plan starts validity at installation; install near departure. | 7 days | $0.73Regular $0.97 Automatic discount | View planPlan details
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| 500 MB | 7 days | $0.97 | View planPlan details
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| 750 MB | 7 days | $1.11 | View planPlan details
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| 1 GB | 7 days | $0.82 | View planPlan details
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| 1 GB | 30 days | $0.77 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 1 day | $0.91 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 5 days | $1.39 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 15 days | $2.14 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 20 days | $2.28 | View planPlan details
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| 3 GB | 30 days | $1.69 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 10 days | $2.24 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 15 days | $2.36 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 20 days | $2.69 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 21 days | $8.18 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 30 days | $2.69 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 45 days | $12.25 | View planPlan details
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| 5 GB | 60 days | $13.79 | View planPlan details
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| 6 GB | 20 days | $4.18 | View planPlan details
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| 6 GB | 30 days | $3.22 | View planPlan details
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| 7 GB | 20 days | $10.18 | View planPlan details
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| 7 GB | 30 days | $4.05 | View planPlan details
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| 8 GB | 20 days | $4.05 | View planPlan details
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| 8 GB | 30 days | $4.05 | View planPlan details
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| 9 GB | 20 days | $9.03 | View planPlan details
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| 9 GB | 30 days | $4.05 | View planPlan details
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| 10 GB | 20 days | $4.05 | View planPlan details
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| 10 GB | 30 days | $4.06 | View planPlan details
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| 12 GB | 20 days | $6.55 | View planPlan details
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| 12 GB | 30 days | $5.12 | View planPlan details
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| 14 GB | 20 days | $6.69 | View planPlan details
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| 14 GB | 30 days | $6.69 | View planPlan details
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| 15 GB | 20 days | $5.93 | View planPlan details
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| 15 GB | 30 days | $14.48 | View planPlan details
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| 16 GB | 20 days | $7.55 | View planPlan details
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| 16 GB | 30 days | $7.55 | View planPlan details
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| 18 GB | 20 days | $8.45 | View planPlan details
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| 18 GB | 30 days | $8.45 | View planPlan details
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| 20 GB | 20 days | $10.87 | View planPlan details
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| 20 GB | 30 days | $9.32 | View planPlan details
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| 30 GB | 60 days | $22.16 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 30 days | $37.57 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 90 days | $33.64 | View planPlan details
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| 50 GB | 180 days | $37.88 | View planPlan details
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Price-check notes
Prices were observed on 17 October 2026 in provider-published USD. Automatic public discounts are included; no coupons, referral credit, cashback or loyalty rewards applied. Unlimited, daily-reset, regional, voice/SMS and top up bundles were excluded.
Frequently asked questions
Was PikoeSIM cheaper in every exact-match comparison for Vietnam?
Yes, on 17 October 2026. All 16 rival packages with an identical data and validity combination cost more than PikoeSIM; for example, 20 GB / 30 days listed at $9.32 versus $25–$29 at competitors.
Does a Vietnam fixed data plan reset its allowance each day?
No. Fixed data plans carry one allowance for the whole validity: 3 GB over 30 days is 3 GB total, not daily. For 2 weeks (14 days), the nearest recorded PikoeSIM validity is 15 days.
When does validity start on PikoeSIM Vietnam plans?
It depends on the plan. Only the 100 MB 7-day package starts counting at installation; the others begin at first network connection, so installing early does not start their countdown.
Sources & useful links
- Airalo Vietnam plans
- Saily Vietnam plans
- Nomad Vietnam plans
- PikoeSIM Vietnam plans
- Apple: using eSIM when travelling
Plan details and availability can change. Review the product page before choosing.
