eSIM Comparison
Saily vs Mango — Which Travel eSIM Is Right for You?
A comparison of features, pricing, and limits — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.
Quick verdict
Saily (by Nord) is the most design-forward competitor after Mango — polished UI, strong brand trust from the Nord association. The main difference: Mango's curated Trip bundles (named, with country lists disclosed upfront) give a clearer picture of what you're buying. If Nord's trust signal matters to you, Saily is solid. If you want curated regional bundles on one monthly plan, Mango is the better fit.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Saily | Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Data model | Fixed-GB packs and Unlimited plans by destination, plus Saily Ultra(Source: saily.com) | Unlimited — throttle-not-cutoff |
| Pricing (regional) | Varies by destination and GB amount(Source: saily.com) | EUR 14.99-EUR 47.99/mo Trip bundles |
| Countries covered | 200+ destinations(Source: saily.com) | 157 (Visit/Nomad); regional Trip bundles |
| Customer app | Yes — iOS + Android(Source: saily.com) | Yes — iOS + Android, wallet, usage |
| Support | Standard support (email/chat)(Source: saily.com) | WhatsApp — AI first, person on request |
| Activation time | QR delivered via app or email(Source: saily.com) | Usually active within minutes |
| Cancel anytime | Per-trip packs; some subscription options(Source: saily.com) | Yes: cancel anytime from your dashboard (stops at the end of the paid period) |
| Throttle disclosure | Shown on the plan card (e.g. 5 GB/day, then up to 1 Mbps on Unlimited)(Source: saily.com) | Daily high-speed allowance shown on each plan's details |
Saily details last checked 2026-09-29 on Saily's own website (saily.com). They may have changed since — check Saily's current pricing and terms before you buy.
What the differences mean for your trip
Data model
On fixed-GB packs, the plan ends when the data runs out. Unlimited plans slow down after a daily allowance.(Source: saily.com) Mango uses unlimited data with a fair-use throttle: you are never cut off, but speed drops for the rest of the day once you pass your plan's daily allowance (500 MB/day on Visit and Trip Calm, up to 5 GB/day on Nomad Lightning), and full speed returns at midnight UTC. For trips where data usage is unpredictable — navigation in unfamiliar cities, background app sync, unexpected video calls — the throttle-not-cutoff model prevents the 'ran out of data in a foreign city' scenario.
Pricing
Saily's pricing varies by destination and GB tier.(Source: saily.com) Mango's pricing is universal by scope: EUR 14.99/EUR 24.99/EUR 47.99 per month for Trip bundles, EUR 4.99/EUR 9.99/EUR 19.99 for Visit, EUR 19.99/EUR 34.99/EUR 69.99 for Nomad. The regional bundle pricing is the same regardless of which region you choose.
Coverage
Saily covers 200+ destinations.(Source: saily.com) Mango covers 157 via Nomad and four named regional bundles. Mango's Europe Loop (42 countries), Asia-Pacific Loop (19 countries), Americas Loop (21 countries), and Africa & Middle East Loop (19 countries) are curated with their country lists disclosed on the pricing page — no discovery surprises.
Support
Saily's support runs through standard channels.(Source: saily.com) Mango is WhatsApp-first: AI answers immediately, and you can ask for a person at any point. The practical difference shows most when something breaks at 11pm in a country with poor English signage.
Which one is right for you?
Go with Saily if:
- Nord's established brand trust is a deciding factor for you
- You prefer a per-GB model for a single-destination short trip
- Saily's destination pricing is better for your specific corridor
Go with Mango if:
- You want named, curated regional bundles with upfront country lists
- You want unlimited throttle-not-cutoff with the daily high-speed allowance shown on each plan's details
- You want support over WhatsApp
- You want an app that shows real-time usage and lets you manage your plan
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