## Airalo vs Ubigi: Data Coverage Comparison for Asia Travel
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Ubigi doesn’t get as much attention as Airalo or Holafly, but it’s a solid eSIM provider worth knowing about — particularly if you’re travelling with multiple devices. I’ve tested both in Southeast Asia and here’s my comparison.
### Head-to-Head
| Feature | Airalo | Ubigi |
|—|—|—|
| Asia 10GB plan | ~$17 | ~$21 |
| Hotspot/tethering | Yes | Yes (more generous) |
| Multi-device support | Limited | Better native support |
| Setup | App-based | App-based |
| Coverage (SEA) | Excellent | Very good |
| Customer support | Email | Email + chat |
| App design | Polished | Functional |
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### Where Ubigi Has an Edge — Multi-Device Use
Ubigi’s standout advantage is hotspot and tethering support. If you’re travelling with a laptop and need to tether it reliably to your phone, Ubigi’s plans are more generous about hotspot data without throttling.
I tested this in Singapore — tethering my laptop via Ubigi for a full workday of video calls. Performance was stable at around 25-30 Mbps download throughout. Airalo tethering also works but can throttle more aggressively on prolonged use.
### Coverage Comparison
| Country | Airalo | Ubigi |
|—|—|—|
| Thailand | Excellent | Very good |
| Vietnam | Excellent | Good |
| Singapore | Excellent | Excellent |
| Malaysia | Excellent | Good |
| Indonesia | Good | Good |
| Philippines | Good | Moderate |
For major Southeast Asian destinations, both perform well. Airalo has a slight edge in Vietnam and the Philippines from my testing.
### Pricing — Airalo Cheaper, Ubigi More Flexible
Airalo is typically $3-5 cheaper for equivalent data. However, Ubigi offers some flexibility on short-duration plans that can work out better for very short trips.
For a 3-day Singapore stop, Ubigi’s short plans can be competitive. For a month across multiple countries, Airalo wins on value.
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### My Recommendation
**Choose Airalo if:** You’re a solo traveller, mainly using your phone for data, visiting multiple countries
**Choose Ubigi if:** You travel with a laptop and rely heavily on hotspot tethering, or primarily visit Singapore and Malaysia
### Final Verdict
Airalo wins overall for most Southeast Asia travellers. Ubigi earns its place for the specific use case of heavy laptop tethering — its more generous hotspot policies make it worth considering for remote workers.
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