BeeSim vs Nomad
Same plan size, same destinations, same day. Nomad’s prices were copied from its site on 30 September 2026; BeeSim’s come from our catalog as you read this.
Nomad is a Singapore-based eSIM brand with fixed and unlimited plans, frequent sales, a $5 referral scheme and a subscription (Nomad Pass) that discounts Europe plans.
Prices for 5 GB
| Destination | Nomad | BeeSim |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.005 GB · 30 days | $4.495 GB · 30 days |
| Thailand | $8.005 GB · 30 days | $5.495 GB · 30 days |
| UAE | $11.005 GB · 30 days | $15.495 GB · 30 days |
| Japan | $10.005 GB · 30 days | $5.495 GB · 30 days |
| Spain | $9.005 GB · 30 days | $4.995 GB · 30 days |
| USA | $10.005 GB · 30 days | $7.495 GB · 30 days |
| Europe (regional) | $17.505 GB · 30 days | $18.995 GB · 30 days |
Nomad: the 5 GB / 30-day plan of the country, from nomadesim.com. Nomad runs frequent sales; the table shows the price shown that day. BeeSim: the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB and 30 days in our catalog right now. Checked 30 September 2026; the brand's prices were noted in US dollars and are shown converted at today's rate. Brand prices can change with promotions; report a difference and we will recheck.
The terms
| Nomad | BeeSim | |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited and daily plans | Unlimited plans have a daily full-speed quota (not stated on the country pages), then 512 kbps. | Daily plans where a destination has them: the plan card states the full-speed amount per day and the speed after it. |
| Top-up | Yes, as add-ons. | On the plans whose own page says so; the others are bought again rather than topped up. |
| Hotspot | Yes. | Yes, the full allowance. |
| Account | Account required at purchase. | None needed; the eSIM opens from the order link. |
| Refunds | Within 30 days if not installed or activated; unlimited plans and some promos are non-refundable. | Any eSIM that has not been installed; an installed one only if it never worked. |
| Payment | Cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay. | Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay through the payment partner. |
What is the same
Both offer fixed plans from 1 GB, hotspot, and the same install methods. On single-country prices the two are close — the table shows a dollar either way.
Where BeeSim and Nomad differ
- Nomad asks you to sign up before paying; BeeSim does not.
- Nomad’s unlimited plans do not say on the country page how much full-speed data a day you get; BeeSim’s daily plans state it, and the speed after it, on the plan card.
- Nomad excludes unlimited plans and some promotions from refunds; BeeSim refunds any eSIM that has not been installed, whatever the plan.
- Nomad’s Europe bundle cost about twice a single country that day; BeeSim’s regional bundles are priced closer to the countries.
Which one to pick
Choose Nomad if a current sale beats the table above, or if you travel to Europe often enough for Nomad Pass to pay off.
Choose BeeSim for a no-account purchase, clear terms on daily plans and regional bundle prices.
