aloSIM is a travel eSIM brand that sells fixed-data and unlimited plans and includes a free international phone number with every data purchase. Spidot sells prepaid data eSIMs on the web, with fixed-data plans and, in many countries, unlimited data by the day.
The table below compares plans of the same size and validity, using USD prices read on aloSIM's own destination pages on 8 October 2026. Spidot prices on this page are read live from our catalogue.
About aloSIM
aloSIM sells country and regional eSIMs priced by trip length, from 1-day plans to 180-day plans, with unlimited options that give a daily high-speed allowance before slowing down. Every plan includes a free Hushed phone number for calls, texts and app verification.
Plans can be chosen in the free aloSIM app or on alosim.com, and data can be topped up. aloSIM offers 24/7 live chat, a referral credit and a refund policy for cases such as incompatible devices or connection problems.
Price comparison
Same destination, same plan size. Spidot prices are live; aloSIM prices were checked on 8 October 2026.
| Destination | Plan | Spidot | aloSIM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 5 GB · 30 days | $25.90 | $19.50[1]Europe 5 GB – 30 days | 33% more$6.40 morealoSIM's Europe plan covers 35 countries (Spidot Europe: 36). |
| Europe | 10 GB · 30 days | $45.90 | $36.00[1]Europe 10 GB – 30 days | 28% more$9.90 morealoSIM's Europe plan covers 35 countries (Spidot Europe: 36). |
| Europe | 50 GB · 90 days | $203.90 | $95.00[1]Europe 50 GB – 90 days | 115% more$108.90 morealoSIM's Europe plan covers 35 countries (Spidot Europe: 36). |
 United States | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.90 | $14.00[2]United States 5 GB Starter – 30 days | 22% cheapersave $3.10 |
| United States | 10 GB · 30 days | $18.90 | $23.00[2]United States 10 GB Casual – 30 days | 18% cheapersave $4.10 |
| United States | Unlimited · 1 day | $6.90 | $5.00[2]United States unlimited – 1 day | 38% more$1.90 morealoSIM unlimited: a daily high-speed allowance, then reduced speed until the day resets (see aloSIM's limitations). |
| United States | Unlimited · 7 days | $29.90 | $27.00[2]United States unlimited – 7 days | 11% more$2.90 morealoSIM unlimited: a daily high-speed allowance, then reduced speed until the day resets (see aloSIM's limitations). |
 United Kingdom | 10 GB · 30 days | $14.90 | $20.00[3]United Kingdom 10 GB Casual – 30 days | 26% cheapersave $5.10 |
 France | 10 GB · 30 days | $14.90 | $20.00[4]France 10 GB Casual – 30 days | 26% cheapersave $5.10 |
 Spain | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.90 | $10.00[5]Spain 5 GB Starter – 30 days | 9% more$0.90 more |
 Japan | 10 GB · 30 days | $45.90 | $18.00[6]Japan 10 GB Casual – 30 days | 155% more$27.90 more |
| Japan | Unlimited · 7 days | $32.90 | $27.00[6]Japan unlimited – 7 days | 22% more$5.90 morealoSIM unlimited: a daily high-speed allowance, then reduced speed until the day resets (see aloSIM's limitations). |
Prices in US dollars. aloSIM prices checked on 8 October 2026; they may have changed since. Spidot prices are live and include taxes where applicable. “—” means the plan is not offered or the price could not be verified.
Features
| Feature | Spidot | aloSIM |
|---|---|---|
| App needed to buy | No — buy on the web | No — choose a plan in the app or on alosim.com |
| Unlimited data plans | Yes, by the day in many countries (fair-use slow-down) | Yes — daily high-speed allowance, then reduced speed |
| Fixed-data plans | Yes (1 GB to 50 GB) | Yes |
| Top-ups | Yes, from My eSIMs | Yes |
| Regional plans | Europe (36 countries) | Yes (e.g. Europe, 35 countries; North America; Asia; global) |
| Phone number | No — data only | Yes — free Hushed number for calls and texts with every plan |
| Hotspot / tethering | Not known | Yes |
| Referral credit | No | Yes, $3 for you and $3 off for a friend |
| Refunds | Full refund within 30 days if the eSIM is not installed | Within 30 days, e.g. for incompatible devices or connection problems |
| Support | Email (support@spidot.com) | 24/7 live chat |
Where Spidot is better
- A Europe regional plan covering 36 countries.
- Full refund within 30 days if the eSIM has not been installed, whatever the reason.
- No app needed: buy on the web and get the QR code by email straight after payment, also shown on your order page.
- Prices in USD with taxes included where applicable.
- Optional sign-in with Google or an emailed link, with no password to remember.
When aloSIM may suit you better
- A free international phone number for calls and texts with every data plan.
- 24/7 live chat support.
- Plans for many trip lengths, from 1 day to 180 days.
- A referral credit and loyalty programme.
Spidot vs aloSIM: questions
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Find your destination
See Spidot plans and live prices for your trip. QR code by email right after payment.
Sources
- aloSIM Europe eSIM
- aloSIM United States eSIM
- aloSIM UK eSIM
- aloSIM France eSIM
- aloSIM Spain eSIM
- aloSIM Japan eSIM
- aloSIM refund policy
- esimDB: aloSIM plans for the USA
Checked on 8 October 2026.