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eSIMX vs GigSky
eSIMX and GigSky travel eSIMs compared on price, value per GB, unlimited data, destination coverage and verified prices, built from 3,313 plans we track. Each figure is cited to its source and dated.
Price observation dates for these two providers: Oct 28, 2026. Check each plan's date and source before buying.How we verify
eSIMX's best price per GB in our catalogue is $0.40/GB, versus $0.50/GB for GigSky. GigSky also starts cheaper, from $1.50 versus $2.80. eSIMX covers more of the destinations we track (176 vs 151). Best value is not always the right pick: match the data allowance and validity to your trip.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $2.80 | $1.50 |
| Best value per GB | $0.40/GB | $0.50/GB |
| Unlimited-data plans | 651 plans (34%) | 712 plans (51%) |
| Destinations tracked | 176 | 151 |
| Prices verified | 100% of 1,911 | 100% of 1,402 |
| Cheapest trip-ready plan | $4.00 | $5.50 |
Every figure is aggregated from the plans we track for each brand and links to the record that proves it. How we verify prices.
eSIMX vs GigSky for popular destinations
The best-value eSIMX and GigSky plan for each destination both cover, lined up on price, data, validity and per-GB price.
eSIMX is cheaper for Australia. eSIMX's 5 GB plan costs $4.50 for 30 days, versus $18.99 for GigSky's 5 GB ($0.90/GB vs $3.80/GB). Both list the same local network (Optus); this alone does not establish identical coverage or speeds. Cheapest is not always best: check the data allowance and validity match your trip.
| Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | total | total |
| Data type | ||
| Speed / fair-use policy | Fixed data allowance | Fixed data allowance |
| Data | ||
| Validity | 30 days | 30 days |
| Destination | Australia | Australia |
| Provider | eSIMX | GigSky |
| Coverage | Optus | Optus |
| Last checked | Oct 28, 2026 · 1 source | Oct 28, 2026 · 1 source |
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eSIMX is cheaper for Japan. eSIMX's 5 GB plan costs $5.80 for 30 days, versus $9.78 for GigSky's 5 GB ($1.16/GB vs $1.96/GB). They use different local networks (Softbank vs NTT Docomo, Softbank), which can change coverage in parts of Japan. Cheapest is not always best: check the data allowance and validity match your trip.
| Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | total | total |
| Data type | ||
| Speed / fair-use policy | Fixed data allowance | Fixed data allowance |
| Data | ||
| Validity | 30 days | 30 days |
| Destination | Japan | Japan |
| Provider | eSIMX | GigSky |
| Coverage | Softbank | NTT Docomo, Softbank |
| Last checked | Oct 28, 2026 · 1 source | Oct 28, 2026 · 1 source |
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eSIMX is cheaper for Thailand. eSIMX's 5 GB plan costs $4.80 for 30 days, versus $6.93 for GigSky's 5 GB ($0.96/GB vs $1.39/GB). They use different local networks (AIS, True Move vs AIS, dtac TriNet), which can change coverage in parts of Thailand. Cheapest is not always best: check the data allowance and validity match your trip.
| Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | total | total |
| Data type | ||
| Speed / fair-use policy | Fixed data allowance | Fixed data allowance |
| Data | ||
| Validity | 30 days | 30 days |
| Destination | Thailand | Thailand |
| Provider | eSIMX | GigSky |
| Coverage | AIS, True Move | AIS, dtac TriNet |
| Last checked | Oct 28, 2026 · 1 source | Oct 28, 2026 · 1 source |
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eSIMX is cheaper for Türkiye. eSIMX's 5 GB plan costs $4.00 for 30 days, versus $8.83 for GigSky's 5 GB ($0.80/GB vs $1.77/GB). They use different local networks (AVEA（turk telekom）, Vodafone, Turkcell vs Avea, Turkcell), which can change coverage in parts of Türkiye. Cheapest is not always best: check the data allowance and validity match your trip.
| Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | total | total |
| Data type | ||
| Speed / fair-use policy | Fixed data allowance | Fixed data allowance |
| Data | ||
| Validity | 30 days | 30 days |
| Destination | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Provider | eSIMX | GigSky |
| Coverage | AVEA（turk telekom）, Vodafone, Turkcell | Avea, Turkcell |
| Last checked | Oct 28, 2026 · 1 source | Oct 28, 2026 · 1 source |
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Frequently asked
- Is eSIMX or GigSky better for travel?
- eSIMX tends to be better value per GB ($0.40/GB vs $0.50/GB at best), and GigSky starts cheaper (from $1.50). Confirm the data and validity fit your trip before buying.
- How much does eSIMX cost compared to GigSky?
- eSIMX plans start from $2.80 (best value $0.40/GB), and GigSky plans start from $1.50 (best value $0.50/GB). Exact prices depend on the destination, the data amount and the validity. Each price is cited to its source and dated.
- Which covers more destinations, eSIMX or GigSky?
- We track eSIMX across 176 destinations and GigSky across 151. eSIMX covers more of the destinations in our catalogue, though both cover the major travel destinations.
- Which has unlimited data, eSIMX or GigSky?
- Both offer unlimited-data plans: eSIMX has 651 (34% of the plans we track) and GigSky has 712 (51%). "Unlimited" plans usually keep full speed up to a daily cap, so check the fair-use cap on the plan you buy.
Each price is cited to its source and dated. How we verify