Honest comparison
vigxo vs Airalo, Nomad & Holafly
Prices shown in USD, checked on 15 August 2026.
Most comparison pages quietly select the plans that make them look best. We don't. Here is the exact same plan — Japan 10 GB · 30 days — priced across four providers, checked on 15 August 2026, with our full methodology below.
| Provider | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|
| vigxo | $13.99 | $1.40/GB |
| Nomad | $16.00 | $1.60/GB1.1× |
| Airalo | $18.00 | $1.80/GB1.3× |
| Holaflyunlimited data only — this is their 30-day plan, matching our 30 days. Their 7-day unlimited is $27.50. | $73.90 | $7.39/GB5.3× |
Prices shown in USD, checked on 15 August 2026.
vigxo's price is our live Japan 10 GB · 30 days rate. Competitor prices are taken from their public websites for the same plan on the date shown; as Holafly only sells unlimited data plans, their closest equivalent is shown. All prices are verified before claims are updated.
How we compare, provider by provider
vigxo vs Nomad
$13.99 vs $16.00Nomad is a strong competitor for fixed-data plans. On this like-for-like plan, vigxo offered a lower price per GB on the date shown.
vigxo vs Airalo
$13.99 vs $18.00Airalo has the largest catalogue of any eSIM provider. For the exact plan above, checked on the date shown, vigxo was significantly cheaper per GB.
vigxo vs Holafly
$13.99 vs $73.90Holafly sells unlimited data plans rather than fixed data packages, so this isn't a direct like-for-like comparison — the figure above represents their closest option for the same trip duration. While unlimited data suits heavy streamers, a fixed data plan costs considerably less for most travellers.
Why vigxo costs less (the simple truth)
Lower on the same plan, on the date shown. There is no trick — just a leaner model:
Direct supply with no reseller mark-up
We buy mobile data in bulk and pass it on with a small, flat margin — offering the exact same networks the big apps resell, without their inflated retail mark-up.
Web-only — no app store commission
Selling directly on the web means we don't have to build a 30% app store commission into our prices.
No advertising costs added to your bill
We don't pay for airport billboards or expensive influencer campaigns — passing the savings directly into the per-GB price you see above.
Frequently asked questions
Is vigxo actually cheaper?
Yes, on the exact plan and date shown. The comparison puts our live rate against competitor prices taken from their public sites for the same plan. We buy connectivity in bulk and pass it on with a flat margin, so there is no retail mark-up in the middle.
Why is Holafly not a like-for-like comparison?
Holafly sells unlimited data plans rather than fixed gigabytes, so it isn't a true like-for-like comparison. The figure shown is their closest option for the same trip duration. Unlimited data can suit heavy streamers, but for most travellers a fixed plan costs considerably less.
How often are the prices re-checked?
We re-check competitor prices from their public sites before every claim update on this page. Every vigxo plan clearly shows its per-GB price so you can verify the value for yourself.
A fair note on pricing
This comparison reflects one plan on one specific date. Prices change, and occasionally a competitor might run a promotion that beats us on a particular route. We regularly verify our prices, and every vigxo plan clearly displays its price per GB so you can judge the value for yourself.