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Cheaper Airalo alternative: same plans, lower prices on most of them

2026-11-03 · goAFK
Short answer
  • We compared the same plans (10 GB / 30 days and 7-day unlimited) in 21 countries on 2026-11-03: goAFK was cheaper than Airalo in 27 of 40, by a median of 36%.
  • Airalo was cheaper in some cases: UAE, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Singapore. They are all in the table below.
  • Like Airalo, goAFK is data-only, installs by QR code and starts on arrival. On top: crypto payments, no ID, top-ups in Telegram.

goAFK vs Airalo: same plan, same day

CountryPlangoAFKAiralo
UAE10 GB/30d$32.28$20.00 ✓
UAEUnlim. 7d$43.80$27.50 ✓
Armenia10 GB/30d$15.63 ✓$39.00
ArmeniaUnlim. 7d$16.04 ✓$39.00
Germany10 GB/30d$9.65 ✓$16.00
GermanyUnlim. 7d$23.94 ✓$24.00
Egypt10 GB/30d$14.05 ✓$33.00
EgyptUnlim. 7d$26.55 ✓$32.00
Spain10 GB/30d$9.83 ✓$14.00
SpainUnlim. 7d$15.06 ✓$23.50
France10 GB/30d$9.65 ✓$17.00
FranceUnlim. 7d$16.88 ✓$23.50
United Kingdom10 GB/30d$10.17 ✓$19.00
United KingdomUnlim. 7d$9.44 ✓$27.00
Indonesia (Bali)10 GB/30d$13.16 ✓$21.00
Indonesia (Bali)Unlim. 7d$19.48 ✓$27.00
Italy10 GB/30d$10.01 ✓$19.00
ItalyUnlim. 7d$15.72 ✓$23.00
Japan10 GB/30d$28.04$18.00 ✓
JapanUnlim. 7d$42.98$26.50 ✓
South Korea10 GB/30d$17.34 ✓$19.00
South KoreaUnlim. 7d$34.12$29.00 ✓
Thailand10 GB/30d$11.92$11.00 ✓
ThailandUnlim. 7d$14.49 ✓$21.00
Turkey10 GB/30d$8.78 ✓$15.50
TurkeyUnlim. 7d$13.32 ✓$24.50
United States10 GB/30d$12.46 ✓$22.50
United StatesUnlim. 7d$16.11 ✓$25.00
Vietnam10 GB/30d$17.34 ✓$18.00
VietnamUnlim. 7d$25.51 ✓$27.00
Australia10 GB/30d$13.87 ✓$18.00
AustraliaUnlim. 7d$26.55$26.50 ✓
Canada10 GB/30d$23.84$23.00 ✓
CanadaUnlim. 7d$48.67$28.87 ✓
Mexico10 GB/30d$26.61$18.50 ✓
MexicoUnlim. 7d$37.94$23.50 ✓
India10 GB/30d$21.90 ✓$24.00
IndiaUnlim. 7d$43.41$39.50 ✓
Singapore10 GB/30d$17.34$16.00 ✓
SingaporeUnlim. 7d$23.73 ✓$27.00
USD. Airalo prices read from its own website on 2026-11-03; goAFK from our catalog the same day. ✓ = cheaper in the row.

Holafly alternative

Holafly sells unlimited plans only. For 7-day unlimited goAFK was cheaper in 14 of 19 countries; for most trips a fixed 1–10 GB plan costs much less than any unlimited plan.

What else to compare besides price

  • Networks: each country page lists the local operators the plan uses.
  • Hotspot: allowed on most plans (depends on the operator).
  • Top-ups: add data to the same eSIM without reinstalling.
  • Payment: card, Apple Pay, SBP or crypto (USDT, BTC, TON and 100+ coins).
  • Support: 24/7 in Telegram.

FAQ

Is there a cheaper alternative to Airalo?
Yes. On 2026-11-03 goAFK was cheaper than Airalo in 27 of 40 like-for-like plans across 21 countries.
Where is Airalo cheaper than goAFK?
In our check: UAE, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Singapore, for the plans shown in the table.
Can I use goAFK instead of Airalo on the same phone?
Yes. Any eSIM-compatible phone works; you can keep both eSIMs installed and switch in settings.
Does goAFK need an account or ID?
No ID. Buy on the website or in the @goafk_bot Telegram bot.
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