Compare Horizon for destination guidance, Airalo for catalogue choice, Holafly for prepaid and subscription options, Nomad for fixed-data and daily plans, and KudoSIM for Balkan routes. Saily remains worth considering if its app and included security features suit your trip.
Horizon is our own store. This is a comparison of published provider information, not an independent network test. We link the sources and explain when another option may fit.
The shortlist
Choose by your route, total data, validity and hotspot needs. The order below is a shortlist, not a network-quality ranking.
Shortlist reviewed by Horizon on September 12, 2026. Price snapshots keep their separate observation dates.
| Provider | Best for | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon eSIM | Balkans, Albanian-diaspora and Europe trips | Match every stop, data allowance and validity to the selected package. |
| Airalo | Global trips and a large plan catalogue | Check the package's activation rule, data allowance and included calls. |
| Holafly | Unlimited-labelled data plans | Distinguish prepaid from subscription terms; check hotspot and fair use. |
| Nomad | Choosing between total and daily data | Compare total-data and daily allowances; check add-on availability. |
| KudoSIM | Albanian-language Balkans and Europe plans | Check the exact regional coverage and current hotspot terms. |
Our own store. Country, regional and global plans with prices shown before checkout and guides for each destination. The website has 12 languages: English, Albanian, German, Turkish, French, Arabic, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Croatian, Italian and Simplified Chinese. Buy on the web or in the iOS and Android apps.
Official source: horizonesim.comA widely used global travel eSIM marketplace selling local, regional and global data packages, with iOS and Android apps. See airalo.com for its current catalogue and prices.
Official source: airalo.comPrepaid destination plans and separate subscriptions differ in duration, coverage and features.
Official source: esim.holafly.comNomad offers fixed-data and daily or unlimited-labelled plans. Daily plans have a high-speed allowance followed by reduced speed. Compare the selected plan's limit and reset rule with how you use data across the trip.
Official source: nomadesim.comA Balkans-focused store selling Kosovo, Albania, Germany, Turkey, Greece and USA plans alongside Europe and global bundles, through its website and its iOS and Android app. Its site is published in Albanian; see kudoesim.com for current prices.
Official source: kudoesim.com| Feature | Horizon eSIM | Saily |
|---|---|---|
| Plan model | Country, regional and global data plans; availability and coverage are package-specific. | Country, regional and global data plans, from fixed ladders of a few gigabytes up to unlimited-labelled options; check the exact listing. |
| Calls, texts and number | Travel-data plans; keeping a home line active requires compatible dual-SIM hardware and the right line settings. | The cited destination pages carry no voice or SMS service and point to calling apps instead; a US phone number is sold separately as a paid add-on. |
| Activation and validity | Install before travel; validity does not start until the first connection to a supported network at the destination. | The cited pages describe a 30-day window in which a purchased plan must be activated; check the selected listing for its exact activation and validity rule. |
| Hotspot and fair use | Hotspot sharing is free on every Horizon plan. Horizon plans have no throttling. | The cited destination pages state that hotspot use is not restricted; unlimited-labelled plans describe a daily allowance before a reduced rate. Check the selected plan. |
| Refund conditions | We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund. | Non-subscription refund requests generally have a 30-day purchase window. Activation, data use, extras and plan expiry affect eligibility; subscriptions follow separate terms. |
All links lead to first-party provider pages. We record a dated listing, plan shape and availability state; we do not infer nationwide network quality from a product page.
Horizon prices checked September 29, 2026; competitor prices observed August 15, 2026.
These dated 5 GB examples have matching validity periods. The Europe coverage lists differ. Check the current package and total before buying.
Each cell records the plan and price shown on the provider’s official page on the review date. A row is comparable only to the extent described in the final column.
| Destination | Horizon eSIM | Saily | What differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 GB · 30 days · €4.85Official price source | 5 GB · 30 days · €12.49Official price source | The allowance and validity match; compare the published price and currency in each cell. |
| Turkey | 5 GB · 30 days · €2.06Official price source | 5 GB · 30 days · €8.99Official price source | The allowance and validity match; compare the published price and currency in each cell. |
| Europe regional plan | 5 GB · 30 days · €3.72Official price source | 5 GB · 30 days · €17.49Official price source | Allowance and validity match, but the regional destination lists are not identical. |
A status confirms that an official local or regional listing was visible on the review date. It does not rate signal quality or prove that every package includes the destination.
| Destination | Horizon eSIM | Saily |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Local listing foundVerify the official listing | Local listing foundVerify the official listing |
| Turkey | Local listing foundVerify the official listing | Local listing foundVerify the official listing |
| Albania | Local listing foundVerify the official listing | Local listing foundVerify the official listing |
| Kosovo | Local listing foundVerify the official listing | Local listing foundVerify the official listing |
| Europe regional plan | Regional listing foundVerify the official listing | Regional listing foundVerify the official listing |
Currencies are left exactly as published; we do not perform a hidden EUR–USD conversion. Taxes, promotions, checkout currency, stock and plan terms can change. Open the source, select the same destination and review the final amount before paying.
All links lead to first-party provider pages. We record a dated listing, plan shape and availability state; we do not infer nationwide network quality from a product page.
Match the same destination, data and validity on both sites. Horizon shows the available plan price before checkout.
Compare plans and destination guidance for Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro and the wider region, including family-visit routes.
Destination pages combine available plan details, coverage checks, FAQs and practical guidance. Check the current purchase and setup options on each site.
Compare Horizon for destination guidance, Airalo for catalogue choice, Holafly for prepaid and subscription options, Nomad for fixed-data and daily plans, and KudoSIM for Balkan routes. Saily remains worth considering if its app and included security features suit your trip.
Horizon is one option for Balkans and Europe trips if destination guidance and support in all languages, 24/7, with guaranteed instant replies matter to you. Compare your route, app features, plan terms and current total on both sites.
Neither provider is always cheaper. Compare the current total for the same destination, data and validity, then review coverage and networks before choosing. Horizon plans have no throttling.
No. You can buy and manage Horizon on the web and follow the supplied eSIM installation instructions. iOS and Android apps are also available.
On a compatible, carrier-unlocked dual-SIM phone, you can usually leave the home SIM enabled for calls and texts and select the travel eSIM for data. Your home carrier may charge for roaming activity, and behavior depends on the model, settings and selected plan.
Review owner: Horizon. We compare official product and help pages, not measured network speeds. Suitability depends on the exact package and route. Historical price examples retain the dates shown beside their tables; confirm today's total and terms at checkout.
Visit saily.comHorizon capabilities checked on 7 September 2026. Competitor facts retain their separate review dates.
Our original dataset compares Horizon’s 10 GB, 30-day country and regional plans. It includes the observation time, coverage, methodology and CSV download. It is not a market-wide price ranking.
