In this comparison, the cheapest Philippines eSIM in 2026 is Travelsim Asia's 1 GB plan at $2.99 . Travelsim Asia is also lowest at 3 GB ($6.99), 5 GB ($10.49) and 30-day 10 GB ($14.99). The 3 GB lead over Nomad is one cent, with the same 30-day validity. Above that, Nomad takes over: $27.00 for 20 GB and $45.00 for 50 GB. We sell eSIMs ourselves, so check the numbers below against the providers' own pages; that's what we did.
One warning before the tables: in the Philippines, "cheapest" has a second dimension. Almost every provider locks you to a single network, and a bargain on the wrong network is worthless on an island where that network fades. Price first, but network right behind it.
Cheapest Philippines eSIM at each size (October 2026)
- 1 GB: Travelsim Asia, $2.99 / 7 days
- 3 GB: Travelsim Asia, $6.99 / 30 days (Nomad $7.00 / 30 days)
- 5 GB: Travelsim Asia, $10.49 / 30 days
- 10 GB: Travelsim Asia, $14.99 / 30 days
- 20 GB: Nomad, $27.00 / 45 days
- 50 GB: Nomad, $45.00 / 30 days
- Unlimited: Airalo from $11.50 / 3 days (daily cap); Holafly from $11.90 / 3 days, subject to fair use
Comparison prices as of 23 October 2026 on provider websites.
Cheapest Philippines eSIM by plan size
The full comparison, every provider at every size, is on our Philippines eSIM prices guide. This page keeps to the winner at each size and what each plan costs per gigabyte, so you can buy the right amount for your trip rather than read the whole market.
At 3 GB, Travelsim Asia's $6.99 and Nomad's $7.00 both run 30 days; the one-cent gap and the dual network decide it. Ubigi's nearest large plan is 25 GB / 30 days at $29.00, the best per-GB deal in that range. Comparison prices as of 23 October 2026.
Cheapest Philippines eSIM for a 1-week trip
A week of real use, Grab in the cities, Google Maps, Messenger with your hotel, some scrolling, fits comfortably in 5 GB. The cheapest 5 GB is Travelsim Asia at $10.49 / 30 days, on both Smart and Globe, with Nomad next at $11.00 on Globe only. If your week is very light, WiFi at a city hotel and not much else, Travelsim Asia's 3 GB at $6.99 is the lowest price on the label, with Nomad's $7.00 / 30 days right beside it.
Cheapest Philippines eSIM for a 2-week trip
For two weeks in the Philippines, 10 GB can work with lighter use and WiFi for heavier tasks; choose more if you expect video or hotspotting. Travelsim Asia’s 10 GB / 30-day plan is $14.99, compared with Ubigi at $16.00, Nomad at $17.00 and Airalo at $19.00. It includes Smart and Globe, so you can try the other supported network if reception is poor during an island-hopping trip.
Cheapest Philippines eSIM per GB
If you measure in dollars per gigabyte, big plans win. Here's the per-GB rate at each provider's best size:
Price per GB
| Provider & plan | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|
| Nomad 50 GB / 30d | $45.00 | $0.90 |
| Ubigi 50 GB / 30d | $48.00 | $0.96 |
| Ubigi 25 GB / 30d | $29.00 | $1.16 |
| Nomad 20 GB / 45d | $27.00 | $1.35 |
| Travelsim Asia 10 GB / 30d | $14.99 | $1.50 |
| Travelsim Asia 20 GB / 30d | $29.99 | $1.50 |
The catch with per-GB math: it only counts if you use the data. A 50 GB plan at $0.90/GB that you finish a third of costs you $2.70 per used GB. Buy for your realistic usage, not the flattering ratio. Our Philippines data guide has the realistic numbers.
Does cheapest mean worst network coverage?
Usually that's the fear, and in the Philippines it's half right, just not in the way you'd expect. The cheap plans and the expensive plans mostly run on the same two networks, Smart and Globe. What varies isn't quality-for-price; it's which network you're locked to. Airalo (Smart only), Nomad and Holafly (Globe only), and Ubigi (DITO plus Smart) each tie you to one side of a country where neither side wins everywhere.
Travelsim Asia has the cheapest 1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB and 30-day 10 GB plans here and is the only provider in this comparison explicitly listing both Smart and Globe. At 20 GB and up, Nomad costs less. That is a fair trade if Globe suits your route.
Validity traps: when "cheap" isn't actually cheap
- Airalo's short windows. The $4.00 1 GB plan lasts 3 days, and the 3 GB tops out at 7 days. On a 10-day trip, that "cheap" plan expires with data unused and you're buying again.
- 7-day 10 GB plans. Ubigi's $14.00 / 10 GB looks like it beats Travelsim Asia's $14.99, until you see it lasts 7 days, not 30. Fine for a short heavy trip, wrong for two weeks.
- Unlimited daily caps. Airalo's $11.50 / 3-day unlimited throttles after a daily allowance. Cheap headline, capped reality. Holafly sells unlimited from $11.90 / 3 days, also subject to fair-use speed reductions.
- The rebuy penalty. Running out mid-trip and panic-buying a second eSIM is the most expensive way to travel. A provider with easy top-ups (Travelsim Asia does it through a web portal, no login) makes the small plan a safe bet instead of a gamble.
Cheapest Philippines eSIM with no app required
Travelsim Asia needs no app or account for purchase, installation, balance checks or top-ups. The eSIM arrives by email, installs from a QR code or tap-to-install link, and tops up through a web portal. Airalo, Nomad and Ubigi also offer QR installation outside their apps, with account-based management. Our 1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB and 30-day 10 GB plans combine the lowest prices in this comparison with that account-free journey.
The short version: Travelsim Asia is the cheapest Philippines eSIM at 1 GB ($2.99), 3 GB ($6.99), 5 GB ($10.49), and 30-day 10 GB ($14.99), on both Smart and Globe with no app. Nomad is the cheapest at 20 GB ($27.00 / 45 days) and 50 GB ($45.00). At 3 GB, Travelsim Asia costs one cent less with the same 30-day validity and both networks.
Final verdict: which is the cheapest Philippines eSIM?
For the trips most people take, a week to two weeks with some island time, the cheapest option is Travelsim Asia : $10.49 for 5 GB or $14.99 for 30-day 10 GB, with both major networks behind you and nothing to install beyond the eSIM itself. Short stopover? The $2.99 / 1 GB entry is the lowest price among the providers compared here. Data-heavy month? Switch to Nomad , whose $27.00 / 20 GB / 45 days and $45.00 / 50 GB are honestly better deals than ours at those sizes. That's the whole picture; no provider is cheapest everywhere, including us.
Philippines eSIM plans
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Dig deeper
- Philippines eSIM Prices 2026: full price tables for every provider, including unlimited plans.
- Best eSIM for the Philippines (2026): the buyer's guide, where networks and setup join the price question.
- How Much Data Do You Need for the Philippines?: pick your size before you pick your provider.
- How to Buy and Install a Philippines eSIM: five minutes, from purchase to installed.
- Best eSIM for Siargao (2026), Smart vs Globe by area, brownouts, and honest picks for surf season.
- Travelsim Asia vs Airalo for the Philippines (2026), the head-to-head: one network or two, price by size, and where each wins.
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