Nomad eSIM Review
Wins on $/GB in Switzerland, Norway, and parts of Central Europe. Mid-range pricing elsewhere.
$1.40
From $/GB
4.2/5
Rating
200
Countries
30-day refund
Refund
2020
Founded
Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA
Price Summary:
Decent for budget travelers. Nomad offers straightforward plans at mid-range prices. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. Wins in a few niche markets like Switzerland and Norway.
Our assessment
Nomad scores
7.1/10
Good option
Decent for budget travelers. Nomad offers straightforward plans at mid-range prices. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. Wins in a few niche markets like Switzerland and Norway.
Price
5.5
Coverage
6.8
Speed
7.8
Support
7.2
Ease of use
8
At a glance
Pros and cons
Pros
- +Plans from $1.40/GB with straightforward no-frills pricing
- +Cheapest option in some European markets
- +Simple activation process
- +30-day refund policy
- +No hidden fees
Cons
- −Higher per-GB cost than cheapest competitors in most markets
- −Basic app with fewer features
- −No tethering on some plans
Nomad prices
How Nomad compares, country by country
Country
Nomad
Next cheapest
Savings
FAQ
Nomad — frequently asked
Is Nomad the cheapest eSIM provider?
Nomad averages $3.20/GB across 200 countries, making it one of the mid-range options among the 5 tracked providers. Decent for budget travelers. Nomad offers straightforward plans at mid-range prices. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. Wins in a few niche markets like Switzerland and Norway. Rankings are recalculated weekly using live pricing from all providers. Check any country page for a side-by-side comparison of Nomad against Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad for that specific destination.
How many countries does Nomad cover?
Nomad covers 200 countries as of May 2026. Plans from $1.40/GB with straightforward no-frills pricing Coverage spans all 6 major regions — Asia, Europe, Americas, Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. Country-level pages list every Nomad plan with exact pricing, data caps, and validity periods so you can compare before buying.
What is Nomad's rating?
Nomad scores 7.1/10 overall in PrepaidSIM's assessment, based on five categories: price, coverage, speed, support, and ease of activation. Price carries double weight because it is the primary purchase factor for most travellers. Scores are reviewed quarterly; this rating reflects data as of May 2026.
Does Nomad include tethering?
Tethering (mobile hotspot) support on Nomad varies by plan and destination. Some plans explicitly permit it; others restrict or charge extra. Check the specific plan details on Nomad's website before purchasing if hotspot access matters to you. As of May 2026 no blanket tethering guarantee applies across all 200 countries.
What is Nomad's refund policy?
Nomad offers a 30-day refund. Refund eligibility typically depends on whether the eSIM has been installed or data has been used — unused, uninstalled eSIMs are most likely to qualify. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. Contact their support team directly to confirm current terms before purchasing.