Nomad vs Ubigi: the same plan, priced in 12 destinations (2026)
Same allowance, same day, two stores. Across the 12 destinations below, Nomad comes out cheaper in 11. Prices checked July 9, 2026; they move, so the date matters.
Nomad
cheaper in 11/12US-based store with aggressive fixed-pack pricing
- Plans:
- Fixed data packs, some unlimited
- Unlimited:
- In selected countries
- Extras:
- Frequent promo codes, referral credits
- Best for:
- Promo pricing on popular routes
- Watch out:
- Coverage list is shorter than Airalo's; prices swing with promotions
Ubigi
cheaper in 1/12NTT-owned, one reusable eSIM profile for every trip
- Plans:
- Fixed packs, monthly plans and some unlimited
- Unlimited:
- In selected countries
- Extras:
- Strong 5G in Japan and Europe, corporate-grade network (Transatel/NTT)
- Best for:
- Repeat travelers who want one permanent profile, Japan 5G
- Watch out:
- Premium pricing; fewer budget tiers
Nomad vs Ubigi prices, destination by destination
Each row prices the closest matching bundle at both stores for a plan a normal trip would buy. Bold marks the cheaper of the two; the last column shows the price this site stocks for the same allowance, so you can see both against the market.
| Destination | Plan compared | Nomad | Ubigi | This site (Fizen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 50 GB 路 90d | $85.90 | $96.90 | $18.46 |
| South Korea | 30 GB 路 90d | $50.90 | $65.50 | $17.82 |
| Thailand | 15 GB 路 7d | $37.50 | $36.90 | $11.44 |
| Vietnam | 1 GB/day 路 15d | $33.90 | $45.50 | $24.80 |
| China | 20 GB 路 90d | $38.90 | $43.90 | $14.63 |
| Taiwan | 50 GB 路 90d | $73.90 | $103.90 | $31.21 |
| Singapore | 15 GB 路 90d | $37.90 | $42.50 | $17.50 |
| United States | 1 GB/day 路 15d | $40.50 | $45.90 | $19.09 |
| Europe | 30 GB 路 90d | $44.90 | $59.50 | $19.41 |
| Southeast Asia | 50 GB 路 90d | $81.50 | $111.90 | $25.95 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15 GB 路 90d | $47.50 | $49.90 | $31.21 |
| Indonesia | Unlimited 路 90d | $140.90 | $154.50 | $8.25 |
Store prices from public listings for the closest matching plan, checked July 9, 2026. Fizen column = live prices on this site's destination pages. Rankings follow the prices shown.
My verdict: when to pick which
Pick Nomad if promo pricing on popular routes matters most to you. Its trade off: coverage list is shorter than airalo's; prices swing with promotions.
Pick Ubigi if repeat travelers who want one permanent profile, japan 5g is the priority. Its trade off: premium pricing; fewer budget tiers.
And before you buy either, check the destination page here: in most of the popular destinations above, the plan this site stocks undercuts both, and where it does not, the page says so and names the cheaper store.
Questions people ask
Which is cheaper, Nomad or Ubigi?
Across 12 popular destinations priced this month, Nomad was cheaper than Ubigi in 11. The gap changes by destination, so check the table for the country you are flying to. Both are undercut in most of these places by smaller stores; the full six-brand table is on the comparison page.
What is the main difference between Nomad and Ubigi?
Nomad: fixed data packs, some unlimited; strongest for promo pricing on popular routes. Ubigi: fixed packs, monthly plans and some unlimited; strongest for repeat travelers who want one permanent profile, japan 5g.
Should I just buy the cheapest one?
Usually yes for short trips: these are data-only travel eSIMs and the experience is similar once you are online. Pay attention to plan type first (unlimited vs fixed pack), then price per GB. If you tether a laptop or need a specific local network, the destination pages on this site list what each plan actually runs on.