LightSim vs Ubigi
LightSim and Ubigi travel eSIMs compared on price, value per GB, unlimited data, destination coverage and verified prices, built from 2,191 plans we track. Each figure is cited to its source and dated.
Price observation dates for these two providers: Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026. Check each plan's date and source before buying.How we verify
Ubigi's best price per GB in our catalogue is $0.44/GB, versus $0.67/GB for LightSim. Ubigi also starts cheaper, from $2.00 versus $2.90. LightSim covers more of the destinations we track (193 vs 168). Best value is not always the right pick: match the data allowance and validity to your trip.
From $2.90 · 1,252 plans in 193 destinations
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From $2.00 · 939 plans in 168 destinations
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| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $2.90 | $2.00 |
| Best value per GB | $0.67/GB | $0.44/GB |
| Unlimited-data plans | 319 plans (25%) | 270 plans (29%) |
| Destinations tracked | 193 | 168 |
| Prices verified | 100% of 1,252 | 100% of 939 |
| Cheapest trip-ready plan | $6.90 | $8.00 |
Every figure is aggregated from the plans we track for each brand and links to the record that proves it. How we verify prices.
LightSim vs Ubigi for popular destinations
The best-value LightSim and Ubigi plan for each destination both cover, lined up on price, data, validity and per-GB price.
LightSim is cheaper for United States. LightSim's 5 GB plan costs $10.50 for 30 days, versus $14.00 for Ubigi's 10 GB ($2.10/GB vs $1.40/GB). 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 | United States | United States |
| Provider | LightSim | Ubigi |
| Coverage | Carrier not stated by the provider | Carrier not stated by the provider |
| Last checked | Nov 2, 2026 · 1 source | Nov 2, 2026 · 1 source |
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Closely matched on price. LightSim (5 GB, 30 days) and Ubigi (5 GB, 15 days) are priced within a dollar for Japan, at $10.50 and $10.00 ($2.00/GB vs $2.10/GB). LightSim is valid longer (30 vs 15 days). Pick on data allowance, validity and which provider you prefer.
| Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | total | total |
| Data type | ||
| Speed / fair-use policy | Fixed data allowance | Fixed data allowance |
| Data | ||
| Validity | 30 days | 15 days |
| Destination | Japan | Japan |
| Provider | LightSim | Ubigi |
| Coverage | KDDI/au, NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, SoftBank | Carrier not stated by the provider |
| Last checked | Nov 2, 2026 · 1 source | Nov 2, 2026 · 1 source |
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LightSim is cheaper for Australia. LightSim's 5 GB plan costs $10.50 for 30 days, versus $16.00 for Ubigi's 10 GB ($2.10/GB vs $1.60/GB). 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 | LightSim | Ubigi |
| Coverage | Optus | Carrier not stated by the provider |
| Last checked | Nov 2, 2026 · 1 source | Nov 2, 2026 · 1 source |
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LightSim is cheaper for Thailand. LightSim's 5 GB plan costs $7.50 for 30 days, versus $11.00 for Ubigi's 10 GB ($1.50/GB vs $1.10/GB). 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 | LightSim | Ubigi |
| Coverage | Carrier not stated by the provider | Carrier not stated by the provider |
| Last checked | Nov 2, 2026 · 1 source | Nov 2, 2026 · 1 source |
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Frequently asked
- Is LightSim or Ubigi better for travel?
- Ubigi tends to be better value per GB ($0.44/GB vs $0.67/GB at best), and Ubigi starts cheaper (from $2.00). Confirm the data and validity fit your trip before buying.
- How much does LightSim cost compared to Ubigi?
- LightSim plans start from $2.90 (best value $0.67/GB), and Ubigi plans start from $2.00 (best value $0.44/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, LightSim or Ubigi?
- We track LightSim across 193 destinations and Ubigi across 168. LightSim covers more of the destinations in our catalogue, though both cover the major travel destinations.
- Which has unlimited data, LightSim or Ubigi?
- Both offer unlimited-data plans: LightSim has 319 (25% of the plans we track) and Ubigi has 270 (29%). "Unlimited" plans usually keep full speed up to a daily cap, so check the fair-use cap on the plan you buy.
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