Yesim
$15.00 5 GB · 30 days
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9.5out of 10
- 2
7.9out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Airalo vs Yesim: which eSIM for Canada?
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (65)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $13.00 | $4.33 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $14.00 | $4.67 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $20.00 | $4.00 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $26.00 | $2.60 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $22.00 | $4.40 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $28.00 | $2.80 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $48.00 | $2.40 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $18.00 | $3.60 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $23.00 | $2.30 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $37.00 | $1.85 |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 | $84.00 | $1.68 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $19.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $27.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $32.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $35.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $45.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $86.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $5.29 | $5.29 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $12.99 | $4.33 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $17.99 | $3.60 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $30.99 | $3.10 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $43.99 | $2.20 |
| Saily | Unlimited | 5 | $19.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 7 | $28.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 | $33.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 | $43.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 20 | $56.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 25 | $72.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 | $85.99 | — |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $10.80 | $3.60 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $15.00 | $3.00 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $26.40 | $2.64 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $39.60 | $1.98 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $5.16 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $10.32 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $15.48 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $20.64 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $25.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $30.96 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $36.12 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $37.91 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $39.70 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $41.47 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $43.26 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $45.05 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $46.84 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $48.61 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $50.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 16 | $52.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 17 | $55.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 18 | $57.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 19 | $60.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 | $62.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 21 | $64.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 22 | $67.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 23 | $69.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 24 | $72.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 25 | $74.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 26 | $76.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 27 | $79.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 28 | $81.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 29 | $84.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $86.40 | — |
Airalo or Yesim: our take
The table compares each provider's plan for a typical trip. The ranking uses the same formula as the rest of the site: price first, then network, hotspot use and range of options.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Frequently asked questions
Airalo or Yesim: which should I pick in Canada?
It depends on how long you're staying and how much data you need. The table compares both providers' plans for a typical trip; sort it by what matters to you.
What's the cheapest eSIM for Canada?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $15.00. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.