Prices in pounds · Prices checked 4–9 November 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.

  • 13 of 15matched plans where Graba SIM is the same price or lower
  • 5destinations compared
  • £both priced in pounds, no conversion
Turkey: 5 brands compared See every plan compared

Airalo prices read on its own pages, checked 9 November 2026. Graba SIM prices are live.

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Prices are in pounds, as checked on each provider’s site.

How Graba SIM and Airalo differ

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.

What both have in common

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

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.

DestinationPlanGraba SIMAiralo
USA5 GB, 30 days£4.49£10.50Checked 9 November 2026
USA10 GB, 30 days£17.25£17.50Checked 9 November 2026
USA20 GB, 30 days£13.49£28.50Checked 9 November 2026
Europe5 GB, 30 days£4.99£15.00Checked 9 November 2026
Europe10 GB, 30 days£9.49£24.00Checked 9 November 2026
Europe20 GB, 30 days£16.49£37.00Checked 9 November 2026
Japon5 GB, 30 days£5.49£8.50Checked 9 November 2026
Japon10 GB, 30 days£8.99£14.00Checked 9 November 2026
Japon20 GB, 30 days£13.99£19.50Checked 9 November 2026
Turkey5 GB, 30 days£7.99£8.00Checked 9 November 2026
Turkey10 GB, 30 days£11.99£12.00Checked 9 November 2026
Turkey20 GB, 30 days£17.25£17.50Checked 9 November 2026
Thailand5 GB, 30 days£6.25£6.50Checked 9 November 2026
Thailand10 GB, 30 days£9.75£8.50Checked 9 November 2026
Thailand20 GB, 30 days£16.75£14.00Checked 9 November 2026

Sources: Airalo Europe fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026) · Airalo US (checked 9 November 2026) · Airalo TR (checked 9 November 2026) · Airalo TH (checked 9 November 2026) · Airalo JP (checked 9 November 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 and the destination-specific dates shown in the table. 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 both 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.

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