The rating is an editorial judgement built on published plan information. It is not a lab test and it is not a record of anyone's personal use.
The six criteria
| Criterion | What a high score means |
|---|---|
| Price per day | Low listed price once the plan price is divided by its days, for the trip length where the plan is meant to be used |
| Daily full-speed data | A larger daily allowance, or a clearly stated fair use policy |
| Country coverage | More countries on the list, including non-EU destinations such as the UK, Switzerland and Turkey |
| Payment and privacy | More payment methods and no document check at purchase |
| Hotspot rules | A clearly stated, generous hotspot or tethering policy |
| Activation and top-ups | A long window to activate after purchase, in-app top-ups and a refund policy for plans that cannot be used |
Where the data comes from
Plan details come from provider apps and sites, listing aggregators such as eSIMDB, and a published third-party review for Holafly. Where a detail such as payment methods or the hotspot rule could not be found, the score for that criterion is conservative and the provider card says what is missing. Every figure is dated, and claims about a provider are phrased as that provider's own listing.
How a total is formed
Each criterion is scored from 0 to 10 and the six scores are averaged with equal weight. Equal weights are a choice. A traveller who streams all day may care about one criterion more than the other five, which is why the rating page shows every score separately.
What the scores are not
They are not a guarantee of speed, coverage or support in a given city. They do not replace checking the plan page before you pay.
Limits and corrections
Prices and plan terms change. Where we cannot source a detail, we say so instead of guessing. If you spot an outdated figure, write to the address on the contact page. The disclosure page explains how the site is funded.