Comparison
Blue eSIM vs Nomad: cheaper plans for Turkey and Europe
Nomad is a popular travel eSIM with a clean app and a long list of countries. On price, though, Blue eSIM comes out ahead for the trips our customers take most: Turkey and Europe.
We checked Nomad's prices on its own website in October 2026. Nomad lists prices in US dollars and we list ours in euros. One euro is worth a little more than one dollar, so we compare plan sizes where Blue eSIM stays cheaper either way.
Turkey: what you pay
| Data | Blue eSIM | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB, 7 days | €1.79 | $4 |
| 3 GB, 30 days | €3.79 | $6 |
| 5 GB, 30 days | €4.95 | $9 |
| 10 GB, 30 days | €8.45 | $13 to $15 |
| 20 GB, 30 days | €14.45 | $20 |
Europe: what you pay
| Data, 30 days | Blue eSIM (34 countries) | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB, 7 days | €3.35 | $5.50 |
| 3 GB | €5.99 | $12 |
| 10 GB | €12.79 | $23 |
For a two-week trip around Europe with 10 GB, you save about $10 with us. That's dinner on the first night.
Which network do you get in Turkey?
Nomad's Turkey page lists one network, Avea, which is Türk Telekom. Our Turkey plan runs on Vodafone Turkey, with 5G where it's available. Both cover Istanbul and the coast well. On a fixed plan from us, every gigabyte runs at full speed.
More than a cheaper price
- Hotspot with no daily cap, so a laptop or the family can share your plan
- Top-ups on the same eSIM in the app, with nothing new to install
- Prices in euros or dollars, depending on where you are
- An app and website in eight languages, including Albanian and Macedonian
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue eSIM cheaper than Nomad?
For Turkey and Europe, yes, at every plan size in the tables above. A month in Turkey with 10 GB costs €8.45 with us. Nomad's 10 GB Turkey plan was $13 to $15 when we checked in October 2026.
Does Blue eSIM work as a hotspot?
Yes, with no daily limit. Devices you connect use your plan's data.
Can I keep Nomad and add Blue eSIM?
Yes. Your phone can hold several eSIMs. Choose ours for mobile data in your settings.