Saily Review | by Incogni

IIf you’ve ever stood in an airport fumbling with a SIM card while juggling your luggage, you already understand what makes eSIMs so appealing. But not all eSIMs were created equal. 

We understand how important it is to do a little research before investing in a product or service, so we tested it for ourselves. 

Here’s what we found:

Mariam Volobueva

Saily eSIM Overview

At its core, Saily eSIM is what you’d expect from a local eSIM provider, except it’s made by the same team that built NordVPN—which already tells you something about their priorities: sleek, secure, and easy to use.

So what is it exactly?

Saily is an eSIM app that allows you to connect to the internet without needing to deal with a physical SIM card. You can just download Saily, pick a plan based on where you’re going, and access a high-speed connection almost anywhere you go. 

From our experience, it actually delivers a good service. The design is intuitive and there’s no technical jargon, making it super user-friendly. Most importantly, the internet connection it provides is fast and reliable. 

Pros and Cons

Alright, let’s get into the pros and cons. Because as polished as Saily is, no product is totally without flaws.

Features

It’s easy to think of Saily as “just another eSIM,” but it has a few tricks that make it stand out.

For one, the app itself is designed to be approachable. You’re not digging through menus trying to figure out how to activate a plan—it’s more like tap this, confirm that, and you’ve got mobile data. This makes it very accessible to most people—even those who aren’t exactly tech-savvy. 

Aside from the data plans it offers, Saily also comes with:

• Web protection – blocks suspicious links and malicious URLs. 
• Virtual location – lets you change your virtual location and encrypt your traffic.
• Ad blocker – speeds up browsing, and can save up to 28.6 % of your data, on average.

Coverage Areas

Coverage is often where these eSIM services either impress you or totally fall flat.

In this case, Saily eSIM definitely leans toward the impressive side. It works in over 200 countries, more than most other eSIM apps, making it perfect for anyone who has wanderlust or has to travel a lot for work. 

What’s even better—you only need one eSIM for all of the destinations Saily supports. This means you don’t have to install new eSIMs depending on where you’re headed. 

Speed

Let’s talk speed. Because it doesn’t matter how easy something is to set up if you’re stuck watching a spinning wheel every time you try to load a map or check your email.

Most of the time, the internet connection is solid—fast enough for late-night Netflix in your hotel room, smooth enough for video calls home, and definitely good enough for navigating maps or uploading your latest beach pics. The mobile data connection automatically connects to the strongest local network, so you’re usually getting the best signal available in the area.

Is it flawless everywhere? Not quite. If you’re deep in the countryside or stuck underground on a metro in a foreign city, your speeds might dip. But that’s not really a Saily problem—that’s just how mobile networks work.

Bottom line: as long as you’ve got decent infrastructure around you, you’re probably going to have a good signal and reliable service.

Compatibility

So, can you use Saily on your device? 

You can use Saily on any cell phone, tablet, smartwatch, or laptop if it’s a fairly recent model. But you don’t have to guess. You can check eSIM compatibility right up front, so you don’t have to go Googling your device’s specs.

And if your phone also takes a physical SIM card (which most still do), you can actually run both at once. Your regular number stays active, and Saily handles your data in the background. It’s a nice setup for travelers who want the best of both worlds.

Plans

Saily SIM plans are sold by destination and are fully prepaid, which means no unexpected charges or surprise renewals sneaking in later.

You can grab a data plan for a single country, or go bigger with a regional package if you’re planning a trip across multiple countries. This means you won’t have to purchase and activate a new plan every time you cross a border. You can pick from a variety of packages, including the global option, which covers 113 countries (as of time of writing). 

We’ve tried the European package and experienced seamless coverage—no weird regional locks, no contracts. Just a service that moves with you, wherever you end up.

Saily also offers unlimited plans for top destinations, including:

• United States 
• United Kingdom
• Spain
• Italy
• Germany
• France
• Europe regional plan
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• Australia
• Japan
• Thailand
• Indonesia

Price and Payment Methods

When it comes to pricing, Saily plays it straight. All costs are shown upfront in the Saily app, so you know what you’re getting and exactly how much it’s going to cost. Plans vary depending on the region, though, and some spots are cheaper than others.

The priciest plan we could find was for the Northern Mariana Islands, starting at $59.99. The cheapest were for the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Mayotte, each starting at $1.99. But the starting packages for most locations land somewhere between $3.99 and $15.99.   

It’s not the cheapest eSIM out there. Though, to be fair, the average price is bumped up significantly because it covers countries many other eSIMs don’t—because of infrastructure limitations and associated costs. 

As for payment methods, you can choose from:

• Credit/debit cards
• PayPal
• Google Pay
• Apple Pay.

Customer Support

This part is surprisingly good. We’ve seen a lot of “help centers” that offer more frustration than actual help. Saily’s customer support is easy to reach and responsive. 

It’s built right into the app—so no need to open a browser, search for contact info, or dig through FAQs before you can get help. 

Here’s exactly what you need to do if you hit a snag:

1. Tap the “help” icon in the bottom menu support icon.
2. Choose the type of issue you’re experiencing
3. Tap “contact support.”

Final Verdict

Saily is one of those rare travel tools that’s exactly what it claims to be: simple, fast, and reliable. 

While it’s not the cheapest (not the priciest either), we think the price is fair for the value it offers. 

If you’re someone who travels a lot, Saily is an excellent choice. Between the wide coverage, extra features, straightforward pricing, and strong support team, Saily hits all the right notes. And the user experience is smooth throughout. 

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