Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Roamable vs Simsima
What sets them apart
| Compare | Roamable ReviewVisitVisit |  Simsima |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Mvno |
| Host network | Multiple local networks per country via upstream provider eSIMAccess | Multiple local operators (Free Mobile, Orange France, Bouygues Telecom and others) |
| Price from | €4.95 | $1.50 |
| Reference plan prices | Europe(30+ areas) 1GB 7Days: 5.95 EUR, 1 GB, 7-day validity, no contract | Europe 20 GB: $23.98 per 30 days, 20 GB, 30-day prepaid | Europe Unlimited: $22.12 per 7 days, unlimited, 7-day prepaid | Europe 1 GB: $4.01 per 7 days, 1 GB, 7-day prepaid |
| Roaming countries | from 150 | 190 |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $22.12 |
| EU roaming | Not confirmed | Included |
| Credit check required | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes).
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Our verdict on each
Roamable
Roamable is a prepaid reseller selling eSIM data for travellers who want coverage in from 150 countries destinations without a contract. It suits people who buy data before a trip rather than anyone settling in a single market, and it scores 8.6 overall on the site.
Simsima
Simsima suits travellers who want a prepaid eSIM covering Europe and a long list of other destinations, with entry prices from $1.50 and unlimited data sold as a weekly plan.
Score breakdown
| Area | Roamable | Simsima |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4Entry price is €4.95, above the €2.51 median, and the site ranks it 12 of 15 on price from. | 8.8HigherEntry at $1.50 and the unlimited plan at $22.12 sit in the middle of the site's price field rather than at either extreme. |
| Offer | 8.9Billing is prepaid with eSIM, hotspot sharing and no contract, so the offer is simple to start and to stop. | 8.9Roaming reaches 190 countries destinations, Europe roaming is included, and eSIM plus hotspot sharing come as standard. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Roamable | Simsima |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Spain |
How they place
| Ranking | Roamable | Simsima |
|---|---|---|
| Phone plans with eSIM | 2 of 389 | 13 of 389 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Roamable | Simsima |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Legal entity | Roamable Networks Inc. | Dimitri MORVAN BRAHIM |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Spain |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Roamable | Simsima | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $22.12below the median | $25 |
| Roaming countries | from 150above the median | 190highest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Roamable
Pros
- Coverage reaches from 150 countries destinations on a single eSIM, and hotspot sharing is included.
- Billing is prepaid, and the listed Europe package runs with no contract, so there is nothing to serve out.
- Plans are sim only and eSIM only, so activation happens on the handset and no physical card is involved.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre, so help arrives by email or through the help centre rather than in a live chat.
- Entry price of €4.95 sits above the sim-only-deals median of €2.51, and the site places it 12 of 15 on price from.
- KnowRoaming lists an entry price of $1.75, below Roamable's €4.95.
Simsima
Pros
- A credit check is not required, so an eSIM profile can be set up without one.
- Simsima sells as an MVNO, so it sits with the network-side sellers in this group while ESIMZON and KnowRoaming are both resellers.
- Billing is prepaid, so a trip-only top-up is possible and nothing has to run to a contract end.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a problem that needs a voice on the line waits on an email reply.
- On unlimited price it ranks 7 of 7 brands, which is the measure where it has least to show against its rivals.
- The terms name an individual, Dimitri MORVAN BRAHIM, as the legal entity, so the counterparty is a person rather than a corporate provider.
Who each suits
Roamable
Who it suits
- Travellers crossing several countries on a single eSIM profile, rather than buyers who want a single local network: co:sim runs as an MVNO and ESIMZON names its partner networks directly.
- People who buy roaming before they buy a phone plan, and who are content with email and help centre as the help route.
- Short breaks where a single gigabyte of data and a short validity window are enough, since the listed Europe package runs on no contract.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing the lowest entry price, because KnowRoaming lists $1.75 against Roamable's €4.95.
- People who need a specific named network at home or abroad: ESIMZON lists partner carriers including AT&T, Orange, Rogers, TIM, T-Mobile and Verizon, where Roamable works through an upstream partner.
- Buyers who want a network's own service: co:sim is an MVNO, while Roamable is a reseller whose help runs on email and help centre.
Simsima
Who it suits
- Travellers crossing several European borders who want a prepaid eSIM they set up themselves.
- People who want European roaming included and a top-up rather than a contract.
- 5G users who also want hotspot sharing on the same profile.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to phone for help: support runs on email and help centre only, and KnowRoaming, a reseller, is the alternative to weigh.
- Buyers hoping for a discounted annual rate: billing is prepaid, so ESIMZON, a reseller, is the other name here.
- Anyone who needs a single named host network: co:sim describes its network as local carrier networks, the simpler proposition to weigh.
Current offers
Simsima
Current offer
Discount code
5% off first eSIM order with code WELCOME5: 5% off the first eSIM
Code WELCOME5 applied at checkout on the first eSIM order; does not combine with SimCoins cashback when a partner promo code is used
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Roamable
What does a Roamable plan cost at the start?+
Roamable's entry pricing starts at €4.95, and the site places that figure 12 of 15 brands on price from. The listed Europe package works out to a single gigabyte of data with a short validity window, sold without a contract. So the cost weighed at entry is a small one-off top-up rather than a monthly commitment.
Is there a contract or a renewal term?+
Billing is prepaid, and the listed Europe package is sold with no contract, so there is no minimum term to serve out. Renewal pricing, which decides so many mobile bills, plays no part here: you buy a fixed data allowance with a validity window, and when it runs down you buy a fresh package rather than committing to another term.
Simsima
What does a Simsima plan cost to start?+
Entry pricing begins at $1.50, and every plan is bought as a prepaid top-up rather than a contract. That means the starting figure is the figure you pay, and the same amount applies when you refill, so there is no introductory rate that later renews higher. The unlimited plan is priced separately at $22.12.
Does signing up need a credit check?+
A credit check is not required, and the plans are sim only, so nothing is financed and no handset sits on the plan. The eSIM profile is created without a credit file being consulted, which keeps the route in short. It does not change the shape of the service, since billing stays prepaid and support stays on email and help centre.