Nomad review
Polished eSIM app with clear, transparent pricing.
Last reviewed May 1, 2026
Ratings
- Overall
- 4.1
- Coverage
- 4.2
- Value
- 4.5
- Ease of use
- 4.0
- Support
- 3.5
Pros
- Consistently cheaper than Airalo on like-for-like plans
- Clean app, no upsell pressure
- Hotspot enabled by default
- Regional plans are competitive
Cons
- Smaller country list than Airalo
- Support is email-only and slower than Holafly's live chat
- No voice or SMS
- Requires installing and updating the Nomad app for plan management
- No in-country carrier choice — locked to whichever partner Nomad selected for your plan
Features
- Hotspot tethering Yes
- Voice calls No
- SMS No
- Top-ups Yes
- Keep your number No
- 5G support Yes
Overview
Nomad is one of the newer entrants in the eSIM market and has carved out a reputation for being the value-focused alternative to Airalo. The app is arguably the cleanest in the category.
Plans and pricing
Nomad’s country plans typically undercut Airalo by 10-20% for equivalent data and duration. Regional plans are competitive but not always the cheapest — compare against Airalo’s regional bundles for multi-country trips.
Network performance
We’ve tested Nomad in the UK, Spain, Singapore, and Thailand. Speeds match the local partner carrier, which in most cases is the same network as Airalo and Holafly resell.
Who it’s best for
Pick Nomad when you know which country (or two) you’re going to and want to pay the lowest sensible price.
Verdict
Nomad is the value pick. If you'd otherwise default to Airalo, check Nomad's price for the same country first — you'll often save 10-20%. The smaller catalog is the only meaningful drawback.