Saily Review for Travel eSIMs

Saily is a travel eSIM provider from Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. Its strongest fit is the traveler who wants to buy and manage mobile data in one app before leaving home, then connect after landing without visiting an airport SIM kiosk.

Since June 2026, Saily also offers an optional US (+1) phone number for $0.99/month with unlimited free inbound SMS, alongside separate call and SMS add-on plans. It is designed as a secondary line for SMS 2FA, US-only apps, and privacy — not a replacement for a local number.

Pricing and plans

Saily offers fixed-data and unlimited plans with clear published pricing:

• Japan: 1GB/7 days at $3.99, 10GB/30 days at $17.99, 20GB/30 days at $24.99. Unlimited 15 days at $48.99 (5GB/day high-speed).
• US/UK/Europe: Similar pricing tiers. Regional plans (Asia & Oceania from $4.99, Global from $8.99) available for multi-country travel.
• Unlimited plans: Daily high-speed allowance disclosed on plan page (e.g., 5GB/day at full speed, then unlimited at 1 Mbps).

Saily also differentiates itself with a plan-comparison table on its Japan page comparing against Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, and Ubigi on features like one-eSIM-for-all, 24/7 live chat, refunds, security features, virtual locations, malicious URL blocking, and ad blocking.

Setup and activation

Installation is through the Saily app. The eSIM activates automatically on arrival when connected to the destination network. Plans have a 30-day activation window. The app provides step-by-step setup instructions. Hotspot sharing is supported with limitless tethering.

Security features

Saily is the only major travel eSIM provider offering built-in security features: virtual location (115+ locations), ad blocker, malicious site protection, and tracker blocking. These features require the app to be active and are unique in the travel eSIM space.

US phone number

Saily offers an optional US (+1) mobile number for $0.99/month, bought through the same app as its data plans. Incoming SMS is unlimited and free without an extra plan, which makes it useful for one-time codes and 2FA. Call and SMS add-on plans start at $0.99 and cover both incoming and outgoing traffic, with outgoing calls limited to the active plan’s coverage area.

Limits to know before buying: no MMS, no premium-rate or short-code SMS, no call forwarding, and international calling is not supported. Identity verification (passport or government ID) is required after purchase. Callers dialing the number from outside the US may be charged international rates by their own carrier. It is a real cellular number rather than VoIP, which helps with services that reject VoIP numbers for verification.

Support

Saily offers 24/7 live chat support. The app has 97,400+ reviews with a 4.7 rating across App Store and Google Play.

Where Saily is strongest

Saily is strongest for travelers who want app-first simplicity, built-in security features, and clear pricing. Its regional and global plans make it a strong choice for multi-country itineraries.

Where Saily is weaker

Security features require the app. Unlimited plans have daily high-speed caps. Standard plans are data-first, so calls and SMS depend on your primary number unless you buy the separate US phone number add-on. The phone number has meaningful limits (no MMS, no short codes, local-only outgoing calls) and provides a US number, not a local number for your destination. Coverage in less-common destinations should be verified before purchase.

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Related:

• Saily vs Airalo
• Saily vs Nomad
• Saily vs Holafly
• Saily vs local SIM
• Best eSIM for Europe
• Best eSIM for Japan
• Saily’s US phone number: a second line for SMS 2FA and US-only apps

Pricing and plan details last checked on Aug 5, 2026. Verify details before checkout.

Best for

• travelers who want a simple app flow
• multi-country trips
• users who want data alerts and security extras
• travelers who need a US number for SMS 2FA, US-only apps, or a privacy secondary line