Prices checked 26 October 2026
Looking for an Airalo alternative?
Airalo is a well-known eSIM brand with wide coverage. Here is how Graba SIM compares, plan for plan: the same data, the same number of days, both priced in pounds.
Same plans, same currency
We only compare plans with exactly the same data allowance and validity, priced in pounds.
Where Airalo may suit you
If you want unlimited data or already use the Airalo app. Graba SIM doesn’t sell unlimited data plans.
Both
are data-only eSIMs that you install before you travel, keeping your normal number on your usual SIM.
5 GB for 30 days, side by side
USAeSIM from £3.255 GB, 30 daysGraba SIM £10.25Airalo £10.50
EuropeeSIM from £2.505 GB, 30 daysGraba SIM £10.25Airalo £15.50
JapaneSIM from £2.755 GB, 30 daysGraba SIM £8.25Airalo £8.50
TurkeyeSIM from £1.995 GB, 30 daysGraba SIM £7.99Airalo £8.00
ThailandeSIM from £2.755 GB, 30 daysGraba SIM £6.25Airalo £6.50
The same plan from each company, data-only and in pounds. Highlighted: the lower price.
Fixed-data plans compared like for like
Exactly the same data allowance and validity, priced in pounds. Graba SIM is the same price or lower on 13 of these 15 plans. Coverage and networks can differ, so check the plan details before you buy.
| Destination | Plan | Graba SIM | Airalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 5 GB, 30 days | £10.25 | £10.50 |
| USA | 10 GB, 30 days | £17.25 | £17.50 |
| USA | 20 GB, 30 days | £28.25 | £28.50 |
| Europe | 5 GB, 30 days | £10.25 | £15.50 |
| Europe | 10 GB, 30 days | £20.99 | £24.00 |
| Europe | 20 GB, 30 days | £36.99 | £37.00 |
| Japan | 5 GB, 30 days | £8.25 | £8.50 |
| Japan | 10 GB, 30 days | £13.99 | £14.00 |
| Japan | 20 GB, 30 days | £19.25 | £19.50 |
| Turkey | 5 GB, 30 days | £7.99 | £8.00 |
| Turkey | 10 GB, 30 days | £11.99 | £12.00 |
| Turkey | 20 GB, 30 days | £17.25 | £17.50 |
| Thailand | 5 GB, 30 days | £6.25 | £6.50 |
| Thailand | 10 GB, 30 days | £9.75 | £8.50 |
| Thailand | 20 GB, 30 days | £16.75 | £14.00 |
Sources: Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 26 October 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
What to compare
- Price for the same data and the same number of days.
- Validity: the plan should cover your whole trip.
- Coverage: every country on your route, especially for regional plans.
- Hotspot rules, if you need to share data with a laptop.
- Support hours and how you reach a person when you need help.
Questions UK travellers ask
How did you compare the prices?
We only compare plans with exactly the same data allowance and number of days, both priced in pounds, using each company’s published prices checked on 26 October 2026. Graba SIM was the same price or lower on 13 of the 15 plans compared.
Is unlimited data worth it?
Only if you use a lot of data: streaming, video calls or tethering a laptop every day. For maps, messaging and social media, 1 to 2 GB a day is usually enough, and a fixed-data plan may cost less.
Do all three keep my normal number?
Yes. They are data-only eSIMs. Your normal SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts.
How do I get help with a Graba SIM eSIM?
Live chat in the Graba SIM app is available 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.