Simbye vs Saily at a glance
Simbye and Saily differ most on phone numbers, unlimited-data rules, refunds and Türkiye access — for all six major providers side by side, see the 2026 eSIM comparison hub.
| Simbye | Saily | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | $2.99 for 1 GB / 7 days (most countries) | $2.99–$4.99 for 1 GB / 7 days (August 2026) |
| “Unlimited” rules | Country plans: 2 GB/day full speed, then 1 Mbps. USA truly unlimited; Thailand unlimited on 15- and 30-day plans | 5 GB/day full speed, then 1 Mbps |
| Real phone number | ✓ Included: +1 US (unlimited calls/texts), +44 UK, +33 Europe | US-only add-on, $0.99/month; call/SMS bundles extra |
| Hotspot | ✓ Allowed on data eSIMs | ✓ Allowed, no device cap |
| Top-up | ✓ In-app in seconds, same eSIM, no new QR | ✓ In-app + auto top-up |
| Cashback | ✓ 5% on app purchases, never expires | ✗ Only in Saily Ultra ($59.99/month) |
| Refunds | 30-day money-back guarantee | Full refund only before activation; after that >99% of data must be unused |
| Works in Türkiye | ✓ No VPN needed | ✗ Blocked by the BTK regulator |
| Coverage | 190+ destinations | 200+ destinations |
| Ratings | 4.8 App Store (smaller review base) | 4.7 iOS / ~4.6 Android; Trustpilot 4.7 (~29,600 reviews) |
Where Saily is strong
Saily, built by NordVPN maker Nord Security, carries one of the highest Trustpilot scores in the eSIM market: 4.7 from about 29,600 reviews (mid-August 2026). Simbye’s own score is 4.8 on the App Store, from a far smaller review base. Every plan bundles free DNS-based ad blocking, web protection and a virtual-location feature via NordVPN servers — unique among the big eSIM brands.
Its unlimited plans give 5 GB/day at full speed before the 1 Mbps throttle — more than the 2 GB/day on Simbye’s unlimited country plans. On a few destinations Saily is simply cheaper: Thailand 10 GB / 30 days lists at $10.99 (August 2026) vs Simbye’s $14.99. Hotspot is unrestricted, and since June 2026 a US number add-on costs $0.99/month with free incoming SMS — handy for 2FA.
Where Simbye wins
Only Simbye includes a real cellular phone number in the plan itself: +1 US with unlimited calls and texts on AT&T 5G ($24.99 / 10 days), +44 UK (40 GB / 30 days, $21.99), or +33 with unlimited EU calls on Europe plans (20 GB / 30 days, $29.99). Saily’s number is a separate US-only subscription with no MMS, no forwarding and no international calls — and incoming calls consume minutes. For a local UK/EU number or real voice calling, Saily has no answer yet.
The price gap is widest on regional Europe: Saily’s 10 GB / 30 days lists at $35.99 (August 2026); Simbye gives 20 GB for $29.99 — twice the data for $6 less, number included. USA unlimited: $34.99 (Saily, 10 days, 5 GB/day cap) vs $24.99 (Simbye, no cap); 30 days $71.99 vs $44.99. Add 5% cashback that never expires, Build-Your-Own eSIM in the app (up to 10 countries), 30-day money-back and 24/7 human support.
Price check: real plans compared
As of August 2026, Simbye is cheaper than Saily in most head-to-head matchups, but not all.
| Destination | Simbye | Saily (as of August 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Türkiye | 1 GB / 7 days $2.99 · 10 GB / 30 days $14.99 | 1 GB / 7 days $3.99 · 10 GB / 30 days $15.99 |
| Europe (region) | 20 GB / 30 days $29.99, incl. +33 number | 10 GB / 30 days $35.99, data only |
| USA | Unlimited 10 days $24.99, incl. +1 number & calls | Unlimited (5 GB/day) 10 days $34.99 |
| Japan | 10 GB / 30 days $14.99 | 10 GB / 30 days $17.99 |
| Thailand | 10 GB / 30 days $14.99 | 10 GB / 30 days $10.99 (Saily wins) |
| UK | 10 GB / 30 days $14.99 · 40 GB + +44 number $21.99 | 10 GB / 30 days $18.99 |
Saily prices as listed on esimdb and saily.com, August 2026 (USD only); Simbye prices are live store prices.
Where Simbye falls short
Saily is measurably ahead on four points.
- Daily high-speed data: Simbye’s unlimited country plans run full speed for 2 GB/day, then 1 Mbps. Saily allows 5 GB/day before the same throttle — 2.5× more.
- Review base: Saily has Trustpilot 4.7 from ~29,600 reviews plus ~88,000 Play ratings; Simbye’s 4.8 App Store score comes from far fewer, so Saily’s record is better documented.
- Security extras: every Saily plan includes DNS ad blocking, web protection and a virtual location; Simbye bundles no equivalent.
- Catalogue and prices: 200+ destinations vs Simbye’s 190+, and Saily undercuts us on some plans — Thailand 10 GB / 30 days $10.99 vs $14.99, Türkiye 5 GB / 30 days $9.99 vs $11.99 (August 2026).
Simbye still fits if you need a real number, cashback or Türkiye access; a pure data user under 5 GB/day is better off with Saily.
Which one should you pick?
The right choice depends on whether you need a phone number, how much high-speed data you use per day, and where you are going.
Choose Saily if you want the biggest daily high-speed allowance on unlimited (5 GB/day), value the free ad blocker, or your destination is one Saily undercuts (e.g. Thailand 10 GB).
Choose Simbye if you want a real phone number included (+1 USA with unlimited calls, +44 UK, +33 Europe), plans from $2.99, 5% cashback, 30-day money-back — or you are going to Türkiye.
For pure data, compare your exact country: Simbye is cheaper in most (Türkiye, Europe, USA, Japan, UK), Saily in a few.
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FAQ: Simbye vs Saily
Is Simbye cheaper than Saily?
Usually. Simbye’s 1 GB / 7-day plans start at $2.99 vs Saily’s typical $3.99 (August 2026); Europe is $29.99 for 20 GB vs $35.99 for 10 GB, USA unlimited $24.99 vs $34.99 (10 days). Saily wins a few, e.g. Thailand 10 GB ($10.99 vs $14.99).
Does Saily give you a phone number?
Saily sells a US number add-on ($0.99/month, free incoming SMS — useful for 2FA), but it is US-only, with no MMS, forwarding or international calls. Simbye includes numbers in the plan: +1 USA with unlimited calls/texts, +44 UK, +33 Europe with unlimited EU calls.
Does Saily work in Türkiye?
A pre-installed Saily eSIM keeps roaming, but Saily’s site and app are blocked in Türkiye by the BTK, so you cannot buy or top up locally. Simbye works there without a VPN.
Is Saily’s unlimited data really unlimited?
No — it means 5 GB/day at full speed, then 1 Mbps. That cap beats Simbye’s unlimited country plans (2 GB/day), but Simbye’s USA number plan is truly unlimited, and Thailand is unlimited on the 15- and 30-day plans.
Where is Saily better than Simbye?
On four points: 5 GB/day full speed vs Simbye’s 2 GB/day on unlimited country plans; a far larger review base (Trustpilot 4.7, ~29,600 reviews) vs 4.8 on the App Store; free ad blocking in every plan; and 200+ destinations vs 190+, with Thailand 10 GB at $10.99 vs $14.99.
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