Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
BreezeSim vs eSIMania
What sets them apart
| Compare |  BreezeSim |  eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Mvno | Reseller |
| Price from | €4.95 | $9 |
| Reference plan prices | Explorer pass (cheapest 12-month data plan of 30GB or more): 3GB/month, 36GB total, 12 months one-time payment, price not shown on page; cheapest unlimited plan: Global Premium Unlimited 30GB over 5 days, price not shown on page; cheapest plan overall: Europe eSIM from EUR 4.95, 1 month prepaid, 5G where available | Europe 1 GB 7 days: 9 USD, 1024 MB data, prepaid 7-day validity; Europe 3 GB 30 days: 27.75 USD, 3072 MB data, prepaid 30-day validity; Global 1 GB 7 days: 72 USD, 1000 MB data, prepaid 7-day validity |
| Roaming countries | 190 | 41 to 200Higher |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| EU roaming | Not confirmed | Included |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | No fixed mid-contract cap stated: the third party provider behind a data package may change the package price, capacity or duration at any time without notice |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | AL, AR, AU, AT, BE, BR, BG, CA, CL, CN, CO, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EC, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, GG, HK, HU, IS, IN, ID, IQ, IE, IM, IL, IT, JP, JE, KW, LV, LB, LT, LU, MY, MT, MU, MX, MA, NL, NZ, NO, PK, PY, PE, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, SA, RS, SG, SK, SI, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TH, TR, UA, AE, GB, US, UY, VE, VN | Not confirmed |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Data rollover (No).
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Key differences
- eSIMania scores higher overall: 8.7 vs 8.5.
- Roaming countries is higher at eSIMania: 41 to 200 vs 190.
- Founded is lower at eSIMania: 2023 vs 2025.
- Contract length: only BreezeSim offers 12.
- Contract length: only eSIMania offers 1.
Our verdict on each
BreezeSim
BreezeSim suits travellers and expats who want prepaid eSIM data rather than a handset contract, with plans starting at €4.95 and coverage across 190 countries. The trade-off is data that does not roll over and support running on chat, email and help centre, from a company registered in the United Kingdom.
eSIMania
eSIMania suits travellers and eSIM users who want prepaid Europe data, EU roaming included, and a contract that ends quickly. Entry price of $9 sits in the middle of the field, and the reference plan prices cover both Europe and Global packages.
Score breakdown
| Area | BreezeSim | eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4HigherEntry price of €4.95 sits above the site median of €3.07, ranking 12 of 15. | 8.1Entry price of $9 ranks 14 of 15 brands; the cost part is 8.1. |
| Offer | 9.0Roaming of 190 countries, sim only eSIM with 5G, hotspot sharing and a multi line discount. | 9.1HighereSIM and sim only plans with included EU roaming across 41 to 200 countries; the offer part is 9.1. |
| Trust | 8.0Legal entity Breezesim Limited in GB, founded 2025, with support on chat, email and help centre. | 9.0HigherA named operator, IE Evgenii Aleksanov, based in GE, and support on email, chat and help centre; the trust part is 9. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | BreezeSim | eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Phone plans with eSIM | 6 of 389 | 14 of 389 |
Which one suits you
Pick BreezeSim if cost matter most.
Pick eSIMania if roaming countries matter most.
Also worth a look
eSIMony has roaming countries at 300, against 190 for BreezeSim and 41 to 200 for eSIMania.
eSIMony reviewSources behind this comparison
BreezeSim
- breezesim.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
eSIMania
- esimania.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BreezeSim | eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Contract length | 12 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Breezesim Limited | IE Evgenii Aleksanov |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Georgia |
| Founded | 2025 | 2023Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BreezeSim | eSIMania | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 190highest quarter | 41 to 200highest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
BreezeSim
Pros
- Sim only plans start at €4.95 on prepaid billing, with no handset in the bundle.
- Coverage spans 190 countries, and eSIM, 5G and hotspot sharing are all included.
- A multi line discount is available for extra lines on the same account.
Cons
- Data rollover is not offered, so unused data is lost when a period ends.
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre only, with no phone line listed for urgent problems.
- The Explorer pass is sold on 12 month terms paid upfront, which is heavy for a short trip.
eSIMania
Pros
- eSIM and sim only across the range, which suits anyone travelling light with an eSIM handset.
- Billing is prepaid and the contract length is 1 month, so a package can end when a trip does.
- EU roaming is included on the Europe packages, and coverage spans 41 to 200 countries.
Cons
- Data rollover is a no, so an allowance left at the end of a package does not move into the next one.
- The price rise rule leaves pricing with the third party provider behind a data package, who may change the price, capacity or duration at any time, so a sized package carries risk across its life.
- Entry price of $9 sits above $1 at ESIMZON and $1.75 at KnowRoaming, so the floor on this market is elsewhere.
Who each suits
BreezeSim
Who it suits
- Frequent travellers who need data in 190 countries rather than on one home network.
- People who want a sim only eSIM and nothing tied to a handset.
- Households running extra lines, since a multi line discount is available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing the lowest entry price, since co:sim lists $0.99 against BreezeSim's €4.95.
- Shoppers who prefer to buy through a reseller, since ESIMZON and KnowRoaming list reseller and reseller where BreezeSim lists mvno.
eSIMania
Who it suits
- Travellers landing in Europe who want data that keeps working across the region, with EU roaming included.
- People on an eSIM handset who want a prepaid package lasting 1 month rather than a long commitment.
- Shoppers who read the reference plan prices first, since the range is quoted per package for Europe and Global use.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing the lowest entry price: eSIMania's entry price of $9 sits above $1 at ESIMZON and $1.75 at KnowRoaming.
- Buyers who want a plan sold by a network-linked provider: co:sim is a mvno while eSIMania is a reseller.
Current offers
Questions about each
BreezeSim
How much does BreezeSim cost when I start a plan?+
Plans start at €4.95 on prepaid billing, and the cheapest option overall is a Europe eSIM bought as a monthly prepaid plan with 5G where available. There is no separate introductory and renewal split to weigh here: you pay for the plan you choose, while the Explorer pass is sold on 12 month terms and paid upfront.
Do unused data roll into the next period?+
No, data rollover is not offered, so anything left at the end of a period is lost rather than carried into the next one. That matters most on a longer pass such as the Explorer pass sold on 12 month terms, where a quiet month leaves you with less than you paid for. Size the pass to your heaviest travel period and treat the rest as gone.
eSIMania
How much does eSIMania cost to start?+
Entry price of $9. The reference plan prices are quoted per package rather than per month, covering a short Europe package, a longer Europe package and a Global package, so the figure that matters depends on how long you need data and where you land. Billing is prepaid across the range.
Can the price of a package change after I buy it?+
There is no fixed mid-contract cap stated. Under the price rise rule, the third party provider behind a data package may change the price, capacity or duration of that package at any time without notice. The term is short, which limits the exposure: billing is prepaid and the contract runs 1 month.