Gjirafa eSIM vs Airalo
Two of the most popular travel eSIM providers, compared on the things that actually matter: coverage, price, and plan flexibility.
| Gjirafa eSIM | Airalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations covered | 180+ | 200+ |
| Unlimited plans | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Priced in euros: Kosovo from 2.99 EUR for 1GB over 7 days, and a 12-country Balkans plan from 2.99 EUR for 1GB up to unlimited data for 7, 15 or 30 days, plus Europe-wide (49 countries) and global plans | Fixed packs from about $4.50 for 1GB/7d, plus unlimited-style day passes in select destinations |
| Parent company | Gjirafa, Inc. (Kosovo) | Airgsm Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) |
| Operating since | 2025 | 2019 |
| Best known for | Travel eSIM from Gjirafa, the Kosovo tech group behind Gjirafa Mall and the Gjirafa Travel bus booking site; strongest on the Balkans, with one plan covering Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and six neighbours | The market leader and first eSIM store, 200+ destinations with regional plans like Eurolink covering 42 European countries |
Choose Gjirafa eSIM if...
You are travelling around the Balkans, especially Kosovo, Albania or North Macedonia, or visiting family there. One Balkans plan covers 12 countries including Kosovo, which several Europe-wide plans leave out, and when the data runs out a reduced-speed Life Saver Mode keeps WhatsApp and email working.
Choose Airalo if...
You want the biggest catalog of local, regional, and global plans, a mature app, and the Airmoney loyalty program. The safe default for multi-country trips.
The Sherpa take
There is no single winner: the right pick depends on your destination and how much data you burn. Run both through the calculator with your actual trip dates and the answer usually becomes obvious.
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