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SimbaSIM vs Saily

Thinking about Saily? SimbaSIM gives you truly unlimited data that never stops, plus what Saily does not: every plan is unlimited data; no app or account needed; and refund if it never connects, even after installing.

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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 Saily

  • 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.

  • Every plan is unlimited data

    No data packs to size or top up.

    Saily: Also sells fixed-data packs you have to size.

  • No app or account needed

    Bought on the website; the QR code arrives by email. No app, no account.

    Saily: You can buy on the website, but installation needs the Saily app.

  • Refund if it never connects, even after installing

    Full refund if it will not install or never connects.

    Saily: May be considered for quality issues caused by Saily.

  • Unused days refunded

    Unused days refunded within 30 days of purchase.

    Saily: No refund guarantee once activated.

  • 24/7 chat without their app

    24/7 chat on the website, no app or account.

    Saily: Live chat only inside the Saily app.

  • Cheaper on 5 of the trips we priced

    Japan, 7 days: $26.90 · Japan, 14 days: $44.90 · Europe, 7 days: $26.90

    Saily: $26.99 · $46.99 · $26.99

Side by side

FeatureSimbaSIMSaily
Every plan is unlimited dataYesNo data packs to size or top up.NoAlso sells fixed-data packs you have to size.
No app or account neededYesBought on the website; the QR code arrives by email. No app, no account.NoYou can buy on the website, but installation needs the Saily app.
Days start when you landYesDays start when you first connect at your destination.YesStarts when you land at your destination.
Add days to the same eSIMYesA new plan bought with the same email goes onto the eSIM you already have.Yes
Exact 3, 7 and 14-day plansYesThe same three lengths in all 136 destinations.Yes
Refund if it never connects, even after installingYesFull refund if it will not install or never connects.PartlyMay be considered for quality issues caused by Saily.
Unused days refundedYesUnused days refunded within 30 days of purchase.NoNo refund guarantee once activated.
24/7 chat without their appYes24/7 chat on the website, no app or account.NoLive chat only inside the Saily app.

What to know before you buy Saily

  • Installation and live chat both need the Saily app.
  • Saily warns its app and site may not load in Turkey.
  • No refund guarantee once the plan is activated.
  • Refunds: Full refund within 30 days if the eSIM was never installed or activated. Once activated, a refund is not guaranteed.

The best Saily 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 Saily and SimbaSIM

Is SimbaSIM better than Saily?

For most travellers, yes. SimbaSIM gives you truly unlimited data that never stops, and beats Saily on every plan is unlimited data; no app or account needed; refund if it never connects, even after installing; unused days refunded; 24/7 chat without their app. It also costs less for Japan, 7 days, Japan, 14 days, Europe, 7 days, Europe, 14 days, Turkey, 7 days.

What is Saily’s refund policy?

Full refund within 30 days if the eSIM was never installed or activated. Once activated, a refund is not guaranteed. 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 Saily?

You can buy on the website, but installation needs the Saily app. With SimbaSIM there is no app and no account: you buy on the website and your eSIM is delivered by email in 1 minute.

What is the best alternative to Saily?

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.

Saily is a trademark of its owner. SimbaSIM is not affiliated with or endorsed by Saily. Details about Saily were taken from its own website and terms on 3 October 2026 and may since have changed.