Figabytes and Roamless both provide travel eSIM connectivity across 200+ destinations, but they use very different models.
Figabytes focuses on prepaid country, regional and global plans with defined data allowances and validity periods.
Roamless is built around a single global eSIM that can remain installed and use a pay-as-you-go wallet across supported destinations. It also offers traditional fixed-data plans for travelers who prefer a defined allowance.
This comparison looks at coverage, pricing models, installation, reuse, validity, calls, apps, data plans and which approach may suit different types of travelers.
Figabytes may suit travelers who prefer choosing a specific destination plan with a predefined amount of data and validity before traveling.
Roamless may suit frequent or multi-country travelers who want one global eSIM and a pay-as-you-go balance that does not expire.
Roamless also sells fixed-data plans, so it is not limited to pay-as-you-go usage.
The biggest difference is therefore not simply coverage.
It is:
prepaid destination packages
versus
a persistent global eSIM with both pay-as-you-go and fixed-plan options.
| Feature | Figabytes | Roamless |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 200+ destinations | 200+ destinations |
| Country plans | Yes | Yes |
| Regional plans | Yes | Yes |
| Global connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Fixed-data plans | Yes | Yes |
| Pay-as-you-go data | Not core model | Yes |
| Non-expiring purchased balance | No | Yes |
| Single global eSIM | No universal single profile | Yes |
| App required | No | No for web purchases, app available |
| Website purchase | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Reusable eSIM | Eligible profiles | Yes |
| Reinstall after deletion | Eligible profiles | Yes |
| Reinstall limit | Depends on eligibility | No stated limit |
| Data-plan validity | Depends on plan | 30 days for FIX plans |
| Fixed-plan activation | Depends on plan | First KB in valid destination |
| In-app calls | No dedicated feature | Yes via FLEX credits |
| Traditional number included | Usually data-focused | Separate Roamless Numbers available |
| Web account | Yes | Yes |
| Hotspot | Depends on plan | Supported subject to plan/device |
| Multiple networks | Depends on destination | 300+ operators overall |
Last checked: August 31, 2026.
Figabytes is a travel eSIM provider offering prepaid mobile connectivity across more than 200 destinations.
Travelers can purchase:
The service is managed through the Figabytes website and My eSIMs.
Figabytes does not require a dedicated mobile app.
Installation can include:
Eligible Figabytes eSIMs can also support reinstallation.
Roamless is a global travel eSIM service built around one eSIM profile that works across more than 200 destinations.
Its main product is Roamless FLEX.
Instead of purchasing a separate package for every destination, travelers add money to a wallet.
The balance is then consumed according to the local pay-as-you-go rate.
Roamless also offers Roamless FIX, which consists of traditional fixed-data packages for specific countries or regions.
This means travelers can use:
on the same eSIM.
The biggest difference is persistence.
You install one Roamless eSIM.
It can remain on your phone for future travel.
When you visit another supported destination, you can use the same eSIM again without installing another profile.
Purchased FLEX credits also do not expire.
This makes Roamless closer to a permanent international connectivity wallet than a traditional single-trip eSIM product.
Both advertise more than 200 destinations.
Roamless currently says its single global eSIM provides connectivity across 200+ destinations using more than 300 network operators.
Figabytes also offers more than 200 destination options across country, regional and global products.
The practical difference is how that coverage is packaged.
Figabytes: you normally choose a destination or regional plan.
Roamless: the same global eSIM can automatically use your FLEX balance across supported destinations.
Yes.
Roamless currently describes its product as a single global eSIM.
Once installed, the same profile can provide connectivity in more than 200 destinations.
You do not need to install a separate Roamless eSIM when moving from one supported country to another.
You only need:
This is one of Roamless's main differentiators.
Not necessarily.
Figabytes offers separate country, regional and global products.
Some eligible Figabytes eSIMs can be reinstalled, but Figabytes does not currently use the same universal single-global-eSIM model as Roamless.
A regional or global Figabytes product can still cover multiple countries under one plan.
Roamless FLEX is its pay-as-you-go model.
You add USD credits to your account.
Those credits can then be used for mobile data across all supported Roamless destinations.
Usage is charged per MB.
The effective amount of data you receive depends on the destination's rate.
For example, the same wallet balance can represent a different number of gigabytes in different countries.
Purchased Roamless FLEX credits currently do not expire.
You can:
This can be particularly useful for frequent travelers who dislike losing unused prepaid data at the end of every trip.
Promotional or reward balances can have separate expiry rules, so travelers should distinguish purchased FLEX credits from promotional rewards.
Figabytes plans normally have a defined validity period.
Examples can include:
Once activated, the validity continues according to the specific package rules.
Remaining data normally expires at the end of the validity period.
This makes Figabytes more similar to traditional prepaid travel eSIM products.
Roamless FIX is the provider's fixed-data option.
Current FIX plans can include:
depending on destination.
These plans:
They generally provide a lower price per GB than FLEX for travelers who know they will use more data.
Yes.
Roamless allows both products on the same account and eSIM.
If you have:
an active FIX plan
and
a FLEX balance
Roamless currently uses the relevant FIX data plan first when you are in its covered destination.
After that data is exhausted, FLEX can continue providing connectivity automatically.
This hybrid model is unusual among travel eSIM providers.
Figabytes has a straightforward model.
You select:
data + validity + destination + price
before traveling.
You know the package cost and allowance.
Roamless FIX provides similar predictability.
Roamless FLEX is more flexible, but the amount of data your balance buys changes according to the destination's per-GB rate.
For travelers who want a simple fixed allowance, Figabytes or Roamless FIX may be easier to compare.
Roamless FLEX can be attractive for light users because billing is based on actual usage.
Instead of buying 5 GB and using only 800 MB, a light traveler can consume only the amount needed.
The remaining purchased wallet balance does not expire.
A small Figabytes fixed package may still be cheaper in destinations where the destination-specific price is particularly low.
Always compare the local rate.
Heavy travelers should compare fixed packages first.
Roamless itself positions FIX plans as more economical per GB than FLEX for larger data requirements.
Figabytes also offers:
For someone expecting to consume 10 GB or 20 GB during one country trip, a fixed plan may provide better value than pay-as-you-go data.
Roamless has a particularly strong proposition here.
Its FLEX balance works automatically across all supported destinations.
You do not need to purchase a separate data package for every country.
For example:
France
then Switzerland
then Turkey
then the United States
can all use the same FLEX wallet, provided they are supported destinations.
The rate changes automatically based on location.
Figabytes can also be convenient for multi-country travel through:
The better model depends on whether you prefer a predefined regional allowance or a pay-as-you-go balance.
Imagine a three-country European trip.
With a Figabytes Europe plan, you purchase one regional allowance that works across supported countries.
With Roamless FLEX, the same wallet works automatically and data is billed according to each destination's rate.
The difference is:
Figabytes regional plan: defined data allowance for a group of countries.
Roamless FLEX: shared monetary balance with destination-specific rates.
Neither model is automatically better.
Figabytes does not require a dedicated mobile application.
Travelers manage their service through:
This can appeal to users who prefer not to install another travel app.
Roamless offers a mobile app but also provides web purchasing and account tools.
The app gives users access to features such as:
Roamless therefore offers a broader app-based ecosystem while still supporting web purchasing.
Yes.
Roamless currently allows FLEX credits to be purchased through:
Credits purchased through the website are still usable across all supported Roamless destinations.
The mobile app becomes particularly useful for additional features such as in-app calling and detailed account management.
Yes.
Figabytes does not have a dedicated app.
Purchasing and management are handled through the website.
Both support reuse, but the models differ substantially.
Eligible Figabytes profiles can enter Reinstall status.
When eligible, they can be installed again on another compatible device.
Not every Figabytes eSIM is necessarily reusable.
The Roamless eSIM itself has no expiration.
Once installed, users are encouraged to keep it on the device and turn it on whenever they travel.
Roamless also says the eSIM can be deleted and reinstalled without a stated numerical limit.
That gives Roamless one of the more flexible reusable-profile models among current travel eSIM providers.
Yes.
Current Roamless documentation says users can delete and reinstall the eSIM again without a stated limit.
The underlying account balance and data products remain tied to the Roamless account.
This is useful when:
Follow current Roamless instructions when moving between devices.
Eligible Figabytes eSIMs can.
When the eSIM shows Reinstall status, it may be installed again on a compatible device.
That can include another person's device.
Only one device can use the eSIM at a time.
The original Figabytes account remains the owner.
No.
With Figabytes, reinstalling an eligible eSIM does not:
It is the same eSIM and plan.
Roamless account products similarly remain associated with the account rather than becoming a fresh balance simply because the eSIM is reinstalled.
Figabytes activation depends on the specific product.
Many plans begin validity when the eSIM first connects to a supported network, while some may use manual activation.
Roamless FLEX has no conventional package-expiry countdown because purchased wallet credits do not expire.
Roamless FIX plans currently begin their 30-day validity after the first KB of usage in the plan's valid destination.
Roamless currently says data plans can be activated within 18 months of purchase.
The 30-day validity begins with first usage rather than purchase.
This gives travelers significant flexibility to buy a FIX plan well before departure.
Yes.
Roamless recommends installing and activating its global eSIM before departure.
The eSIM itself does not expire.
A FIX plan does not start simply because the Roamless eSIM has been activated.
Its validity starts with first usage in the supported destination.
Unused FIX data expires after its 30-day validity period.
This differs from FLEX.
FLEX purchased balance: does not expire.
FIX data: expires after 30 days once activated.
Travelers should understand which Roamless product they are purchasing.
This is another important difference.
Roamless supports in-app international voice calls.
FLEX credits can be used for:
Calls are billed per minute.
The calling feature works through the Roamless app and requires internet connectivity.
The standard Roamless eSIM is data-only.
However, Roamless has also introduced Roamless Numbers.
These are separate subscription-based phone numbers that can provide features such as:
This is different from the data eSIM itself.
Figabytes is primarily focused on travel data.
Traditional calls, SMS or local phone numbers depend on the individual product.
Travelers can still use internet-based applications such as:
over the data connection.
Roamless currently has the stronger dedicated calling proposition because FLEX credits can also fund in-app calls.
This may appeal to travelers who need to call traditional phone numbers internationally.
For travelers who communicate almost entirely through WhatsApp or other internet messaging apps, this feature may matter less.
Yes.
Both services can provide the mobile data needed for WhatsApp.
Your WhatsApp number does not normally change simply because you use a travel eSIM for data.
Yes, on compatible dual-SIM phones.
A common setup is:
Primary SIM: calls and SMS
Travel eSIM: mobile data
Check your primary SIM's roaming settings to avoid unwanted international data charges.
Roamless currently says it works with more than 300 network operators across its supported destinations.
It also states that multiple networks are available in many destinations, allowing manual network selection where supported.
Figabytes also uses partner networks that vary by destination.
Its destination pages display the number of available networks.
Network availability should still be checked for the exact destination.
Roamless can be particularly useful as a backup eSIM.
Because:
a traveler can keep a small wallet balance available even when another travel SIM or local SIM is being used.
If the primary connection fails, Roamless can potentially provide a secondary data source.
A Figabytes eSIM can also be kept installed during its relevant usage period, but its fixed-package model is not designed around a permanently available non-expiring wallet.
Roamless has a strong model for frequent travelers.
Its advantages include:
Figabytes can still work well for frequent travelers who prefer purchasing optimized destination or regional plans for each trip.
For someone taking one or two trips per year, the benefits of a permanent global wallet may be less important.
A straightforward Figabytes country package can provide a clear amount of data for a defined trip.
The best value then depends primarily on:
Roamless FLEX can be useful for frequent border crossings and periods of low usage.
FIX plans can then provide larger allowances in countries where the traveler stays longer.
Figabytes regional and global plans can also suit digital nomads who know their itinerary.
The better option depends on whether the traveler prefers:
wallet-based usage
or
predefined packages.
There is no universal answer.
Roamless FLEX pricing varies by destination because the per-GB rate changes by country.
Figabytes pricing also varies by destination and package.
A useful comparison requires:
same destination
same expected data consumption
same trip duration.
For heavy usage, compare Roamless FIX rather than FLEX because Roamless itself states FIX plans are priced more efficiently per GB.
Pay-as-you-go products are designed for flexibility.
Fixed packages are designed for predictable bulk usage.
For example:
A traveler needing only 500 MB may save money with FLEX.
A traveler requiring 20 GB may find a fixed package cheaper.
Comparing only the nominal price per GB ignores:
Roamless FLEX.
Purchased FLEX credits do not expire.
If you return home with part of your wallet remaining, it stays available for future use.
Traditional fixed-data plans generally expire after a defined validity period.
That includes Figabytes packages and Roamless FIX plans.
A fixed package is generally easier.
You can compare:
Figabytes 10 GB destination plan
against
Roamless FIX 10 GB plan
where available.
This gives a clearer like-for-like price comparison than comparing 10 GB with FLEX wallet credit.
Roamless FLEX can be attractive because there is no need to commit to a predefined GB package.
You add a monetary balance and use data as needed.
Alternatively, Figabytes users can select a smaller plan and top up where the specific plan supports it.
| Area | Figabytes | Roamless |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Prepaid destination plans | Global wallet + fixed plans |
| Global eSIM | Dedicated global plans | One global eSIM |
| Purchased balance expiry | Plans have validity | FLEX credits do not expire |
| Fixed plans | Yes | Yes |
| Pay-as-you-go | Not primary model | Core feature |
| App | No | Yes |
| Website management | Yes | Yes |
| Reinstallation | Eligible profiles | No stated reinstall limit |
| Multi-country convenience | Regional/global plans | Automatic FLEX across 200+ |
| Calls | Primarily data-focused | In-app calls with FLEX |
| Phone number | Depends on product | Optional Roamless Numbers |
| Backup-use model | Not core proposition | Strong use case |
| Strong differentiator | Simple destination packages | Persistent global wallet |
Roamless may be a better fit if you value:
Its persistent global-eSIM model is particularly distinctive.
Figabytes may be a better fit if you prefer:
Travelers who already know exactly where they are going and how much data they need may prefer the simplicity of a fixed destination package.
It depends on how you travel. Roamless is particularly strong for frequent or multi-country travelers because one global eSIM and non-expiring FLEX balance can be reused across trips. Figabytes may suit travelers who prefer predefined destination packages and website-first management.
Both currently advertise coverage across 200+ destinations. Roamless says its single eSIM works across 200+ destinations using more than 300 network operators.
Purchased FLEX credits do not expire. Roamless FIX plans are different: they currently have a 30-day validity once activated.
Yes. Figabytes packages have defined validity periods. Remaining data generally expires when the plan validity ends.
Yes. Roamless FLEX is a pay-as-you-go model where credits are consumed per MB according to the destination rate.
Yes. Roamless FIX provides fixed-data packages such as 5 GB, 10 GB or 20 GB for specific countries or regions.
Yes. Roamless currently allows both on the same eSIM. The relevant FIX plan is used first, followed by FLEX when necessary.
No for basic web purchases, but Roamless also has a mobile app that provides account, calling and management features.
No. Figabytes is managed through its website and My eSIMs.
Yes. Roamless says the global eSIM itself does not expire and can be kept installed for future travel.
Yes. Current Roamless documentation says there is no stated limit on deleting and reinstalling the eSIM.
Eligible Figabytes eSIMs can be reinstalled when their status shows Reinstall.
The travel eSIM itself is data-only. Roamless separately offers Roamless Numbers for users who need a subscription phone number.
Yes. FLEX credits can be used for in-app international calls through the Roamless app.
Yes. Both can provide the mobile data needed for WhatsApp while your existing WhatsApp number remains unchanged.
Roamless FLEX is particularly convenient because one balance works automatically across supported destinations. Figabytes regional and global plans can also be useful when your itinerary is known in advance.
Roamless FLEX can make sense because you pay according to actual usage. Small Figabytes fixed plans can also be inexpensive, so compare the destination-specific cost.
Compare fixed plans. Roamless FIX is designed for larger usage, while Figabytes offers fixed and unlimited plans in many destinations.
Yes. Its non-expiring eSIM and FLEX balance make it particularly suitable as a backup connectivity option.
Figabytes and Roamless approach travel connectivity from different directions.
Figabytes asks:
Where are you traveling, how much data do you want and how long do you need it?
Roamless FLEX asks:
How much money do you want available for connectivity across your travels?
Neither approach is universally better.
Figabytes provides a familiar prepaid-plan model with country, regional and global packages.
Roamless provides one persistent global eSIM, non-expiring purchased credits and optional fixed-data plans.
For a one-country holiday with a known data requirement, a predefined package can be easier to compare.
For frequent trips, changing destinations or unpredictable data usage, Roamless's wallet model can be particularly useful.
Compare:
destination + expected data + trip frequency + expiration + price
before deciding.
Information was checked against current primary provider documentation in August 2026.
Figabytes:
Roamless:
Last checked: August 31, 2026.
Coverage, pay-as-you-go rates, fixed-plan availability, network partners, calling rates and product features can change. Check current provider information before purchasing.