Jelly eSIM vs Airalo
Airalo has been at this the longest and its catalogue is enormous. Jelly covers the destinations most people actually travel to, shows the full price before you pay, and does not need an app on your phone. If you want the widest possible list of obscure destinations, Airalo has the edge. For a normal trip, Jelly is simpler.
Side by side
The features that change how a trip actually goes. Scroll sideways on a phone.
| Feature | Jelly eSIM | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations covered | 195+ | 195+ |
| Works without installing an app | Jelly eSIM: Yes | App recommended |
| QR code delivered by email | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Airalo: Yes |
| Regional multi-country plans | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Airalo: Yes |
| Top up the eSIM you already installed | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Airalo: Yes |
| Hotspot and tethering | On most devices | On most devices |
| Keep your own number for calls and texts | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Airalo: Yes |
| Full price shown before checkout | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Airalo: Yes |
| Trip data estimator | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Airalo: No |
| Human support replies | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Chat and email |
Where Jelly is different
No app in the way
Jelly is a website. Buy, install, and manage everything in a browser, including top ups. Nothing to download before a flight, nothing taking up storage after the trip.
We size the plan for you
Guessing your data needs is the most common way to overpay. Our estimator turns trip length and how you actually use your phone into a real recommendation, so you buy once instead of twice.
One price, visible upfront
The number you see is the number you pay. No activation fee, no subscription, nothing that renews quietly in the background.
Being straight with you
Pick Jelly when
Jelly is the better call when
You want a browser-based flow with no app, you would like help sizing your data before you buy, and you want support answered by a person.
Pick them when
Airalo is the better call when
You are heading somewhere genuinely obscure, you want the longest possible track record in the category, or you prefer managing everything from a dedicated mobile app.
Common questions
Is Jelly eSIM cheaper than Airalo?
It depends entirely on the destination and plan size, and anyone who claims a blanket answer is guessing. Both publish real prices, so compare the exact plan you need. What we will promise is that the price you see at checkout is the price you pay.
Can I use both?
Yes. Modern phones hold several eSIM profiles at once, so nothing stops you keeping an old Airalo profile and adding a Jelly plan for your next trip.
Do I need an app for Jelly?
No. Everything happens in your browser, including buying, installing, checking usage, and topping up.
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Try it on your next trip
Pick a destination, get your QR code in seconds, and land already online.