Jelly eSIM vs Nomad
Nomad is a well-built product with a polished app and solid coverage in the destinations most people visit. Jelly is deliberately web-first and leans into helping you buy the right size plan the first time. Both are honest about pricing, which is more than can be said for the category as a whole.
Side by side
The features that change how a trip actually goes. Scroll sideways on a phone.
| Feature | Jelly eSIM | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations covered | 195+ | 110+ |
| Works without installing an app | Jelly eSIM: Yes | App recommended |
| QR code delivered by email | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Nomad: Yes |
| Regional multi-country plans | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Nomad: Yes |
| Top up the eSIM you already installed | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Nomad: Yes |
| Hotspot and tethering | On most devices | On most devices |
| Full price shown before checkout | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Nomad: Yes |
| Trip data estimator | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Nomad: No |
| Device compatibility checker | Jelly eSIM: Yes | Support docs |
Where Jelly is different
Everything in the browser
No download before your flight and nothing left on your phone afterwards. Buy, install, check usage, and top up from any browser.
Wider destination list
We cover over 200 destinations, which matters if your itinerary strays outside the usual tourist circuit.
Help before you buy
A device compatibility check and a data estimator mean you find out about problems before you pay, not after you land.
Being straight with you
Pick Jelly when
Jelly is the better call when
You want broader destination coverage, prefer a browser to an app, and want help picking the right plan size up front.
Pick them when
Nomad is the better call when
You want a dedicated mobile app as your main interface, or you already have credit or referral rewards sitting in a Nomad account.
Common questions
Can I move an eSIM between providers?
No. An eSIM profile is tied to the provider that issued it. You can hold several profiles on one phone though, so switching providers between trips is easy.
Do Jelly plans expire if I do not use them?
Validity starts on first connection to a network at your destination, not at purchase, so buying early does not burn days.
Which has better coverage?
For mainstream destinations both are strong. Jelly covers more destinations in total, so check your specific country on our destinations page.
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Try it on your next trip
Pick a destination, get your QR code in seconds, and land already online.