Airalo review

Airalo is the default choice for a reason: it covers 200+ locations with local, regional and global packages, so one app handles a single-country holiday and a multi-country trip. On its Japan page, which we loaded in USD, you can filter by data-only, unlimited and fixed data packages, and each package names the network it uses, which was Softbank for Japan. Unlimited Japan packages ran from $11.50 for 3 days to $69.00 for 30 days, and the page pointed to Asia regional packages from $4.00 and Global packages from $8.50 that also include Japan. Top-ups and plan management happen inside the app. The downsides are mostly about choice and price. There are a lot of packages to sort through, and for a short trip with heavy data use, flat unlimited plans from Maya or Ubigi can cost less. Like most travel eSIMs, Airalo is data only, so keep your home line on for calls and texts or use a calling app.

Who it is for

Most travelers who want one app for any destination, with fixed data or unlimited packages.

Price

Asia regional packages that cover Japan from $4.00; Japan unlimited from $11.50 for 3 days.

Asia $4.00 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Local, regional and global coverage for 200+ locations
• Data-only, unlimited and fixed data package types on each country page
• Regional and global eSIMs as an alternative to a single-country plan
• App for buying, managing and topping up eSIMs on the go
• Network shown per package, for example Softbank for Japan

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The widest choice of package types in one store
• Strength: Regional packages are cheap if you visit several nearby countries
• Strength: Clear package list in USD with the network named
• Weakness: Unlimited packages cost more than at Maya or Ubigi for short trips
• Weakness: Many packages to compare before you buy
• Weakness: Data-only, so calls still need your home line or an app

Key facts

• Coverage: 200+ locations
• Japan unlimited, 3 days: $11.50
• Japan unlimited, 30 days: $69.00
• Asia regional: From $4.00
• Global: From $8.50

Where it ranks

Airalo is No. 1 in our Best eSIM Apps verdict.