Truly unlimited — your data never stops
SimbaSIM vs Holafly
Thinking about Holafly? SimbaSIM gives you truly unlimited data that never stops, plus what Holafly does not: add days to the same eSIM; refund if it never connects, even after installing; and unused days refunded.
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- Full refund if it never connects
- eSIM delivered in 1 minute
- 24/7 support by chat
- Secure checkout with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
Why travellers choose SimbaSIM over Holafly
Truly unlimited — your data never stops
Every plan is unlimited data for its whole length, in all 136 destinations. No data packs to size, no top-ups to remember, no overage charges.
Add days to the same eSIM
A new plan bought with the same email goes onto the eSIM you already have.
Holafly: Top-ups are no longer offered; a longer trip needs a new eSIM.
Refund if it never connects, even after installing
Full refund if it will not install or never connects.
Holafly: Case by case after activation, and only if reported during the trip.
Unused days refunded
Unused days refunded within 30 days of purchase.
Holafly: Activated eSIMs are handled case by case.
Cheaper on 7 of the trips we priced
Japan, 7 days: $26.90 · Japan, 14 days: $44.90 · United States, 7 days: $26.90
Holafly: $27.50 · $47.50 · $27.50
Side by side
| Feature | SimbaSIM | Holafly |
|---|---|---|
| Every plan is unlimited data | YesNo data packs to size or top up. | YesUnlimited data on every trip plan, any length from 1 to 90 days |
| No app or account needed | YesBought on the website; the QR code arrives by email. No app, no account. | YesQR code by email, or install in the app. |
| Days start when you land | YesDays start when you first connect at your destination. | YesStarts when you switch on roaming data at the destination. |
| Add days to the same eSIM | YesA new plan bought with the same email goes onto the eSIM you already have. | NoTop-ups are no longer offered; a longer trip needs a new eSIM. |
| Exact 3, 7 and 14-day plans | YesThe same three lengths in all 136 destinations. | Yes |
| Refund if it never connects, even after installing | YesFull refund if it will not install or never connects. | PartlyCase by case after activation, and only if reported during the trip. |
| Unused days refunded | YesUnused days refunded within 30 days of purchase. | NoActivated eSIMs are handled case by case. |
| 24/7 chat without their app | Yes24/7 chat on the website, no app or account. | Yes24/7 live chat and WhatsApp. |
What to know before you buy Holafly
- No top-ups or extensions — a longer trip means buying and installing a second eSIM.
- One price for every country, so destinations that cost less elsewhere — Thailand, the US — cost the same here.
- Refunds for connection problems are only considered if you report them during the trip.
- Refunds: Full refund within 6 months if the eSIM was never activated. After activation, case by case; connection problems must be reported before or during the trip, and a $3.50 fee can apply.
The best Holafly alternative
SimbaSIM
- Unlimited data on every plan: 3, 7 or 14 days in 136 destinations
- No app, no account — your eSIM is delivered in 1 minute
- Days start when you land, and more days go onto the same eSIM
- Full refund if it never connects; unused days refunded within 30 days
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Questions about Holafly and SimbaSIM
Is SimbaSIM better than Holafly?
For most travellers, yes. SimbaSIM gives you truly unlimited data that never stops, and beats Holafly on add days to the same eSIM; refund if it never connects, even after installing; unused days refunded. It also costs less for Japan, 7 days, Japan, 14 days, United States, 7 days, Europe, 7 days, Europe, 14 days, Thailand, 7 days, Turkey, 7 days.
What is Holafly’s refund policy?
Full refund within 6 months if the eSIM was never activated. After activation, case by case; connection problems must be reported before or during the trip, and a $3.50 fee can apply. SimbaSIM refunds in full if the eSIM will not install or never connects — even after you have installed it — and refunds unused days within 30 days of purchase.
Do I need an app to use Holafly?
Holafly can be used without its app. SimbaSIM goes further: no app and no account at all — you buy on the website and your eSIM is delivered by email in 1 minute.
What is the best alternative to Holafly?
SimbaSIM. Every plan is unlimited data, there is no app or account, your days start when you land, you can add days to the same eSIM, and you get a full refund if it never connects. Plans start at $12.90 for 3 days in 136 destinations.
Holafly is a trademark of its owner. SimbaSIM is not affiliated with or endorsed by Holafly. Details about Holafly were taken from its own website and terms on 3 October 2026 and may since have changed.
