PlanJapan
VS
Holafly
Torn between Holafly and PlanJapan for your trip? We put the two eSIMs head to head, line by line and figures in hand: price, genuinely unlimited data, hotspot, network, free extras, guarantees. Honestly — including what Holafly does well.
Two visions of the travel eSIM: the generalist giant against the 100% Japan specialist.
| Feature | PlanJapan Recommended |
Holafly |
|---|---|---|
| ~15-day unlimited in Japan | 38,99 €15 days | ≈ 53 €2 weeks at €3.79/day |
| Price per GB (data plan) | 0,70 €50 Go à 34,99 € | Billed per dayno volume-based plan |
| Genuinely unlimited, no speed throttling | ~ | |
| Unlimited hotspot (tethering) | ~ | |
| NTT docomo 4G/5G network | ~ | |
| TikTok & banking apps accessible | — | |
| Japan guide (70+ pages) & 200+ spot map included free | — | |
| Buy without an account, activate in 2 min | — | |
| Support 7 days a week | ||
| Satisfaction guaranteed | ~ |
Prices and features recorded in July 2026 on each brand's official website, for a comparable Japan plan (~15-day unlimited or ≈ 20–50 GB / 30 days), converted into euros. Holafly's offers may change.
For a typical 2-week stay in Japan, on an unlimited plan: the shorter the bar, the less you pay.
PlanJapon
38,99 €
Holafly
≈ 53 €
Holafly bills per day (€3.79/day), i.e. ≈ €53 for 2 weeks — with a limited hotspot. Against that, PlanJapan's 15-day unlimited at €38.99 is genuinely unlimited with no throttling and an unlimited hotspot. And if your usage is moderate, the data eSIM starts at €13.99 (10 GB).
And that's not all: every PlanJapan eSIM includes the Japan Guide (70+ pages, €19.99) and the Google Maps map (200+ spots, €9.99) — that's €29.98 free, added automatically to your order. Not forgetting −5% from 2 eSIMs and −10% from 3, applied automatically at the cart.
Holafly isn't a bad eSIM — it's a generalist eSIM. Here's when it makes sense, and why PlanJapan wins on Japan.
HolaflyUnlimited data billed per day€3.79/dayVerdict — The most expensive unlimited plan in our comparison — with limits ours doesn't have.
PlanJaponThe Japan specialistVerdict — Built for a single destination: yours. That's the whole difference with “worldwide” eSIMs.
Our take. The real issue between Holafly and PlanJapan isn't brand recognition: it's what happens once you're there. An “unlimited” plan with a fair use policy can have its speed reduced beyond a certain threshold — precisely on the evening you upload your photos or watch a video in your ryokan. With PlanJapan, unlimited means no speed throttling, and it's spelled out in black and white on the product page.
The second thing that changes everything is tethering. If you're travelling as a couple, as a family or with a laptop, a limited hotspot quickly becomes a headache. Finally there's the support: 7 days a week on WhatsApp, a database of 650+ compatible devices updated every week, and a compatibility guarantee — if your phone turns out not to be compatible after your purchase, we refund you in full.
The detail that matters for two: with PlanJapan, tethering is included with no limits on every plan — handy for connecting a laptop or a travel companion's phone. With Holafly, the hotspot is limited. How to turn on the hotspot →
Looking for Holafly reviews for Japan? Here, side by side, are those from travellers who chose PlanJapan — 4.9/5 from 1,500+ verified reviews, collected after a verified purchase.
Isabelle TardieuFrance — verified purchase
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“I hesitated for a long time, there are so many eSIM options for Japan! I went for the 15-day unlimited plan: everything was perfect, both for Google Maps and for social media. I'd do it again without hesitation, thank you so much.”
Giullia ToscanoFrance — verified purchase
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“Extremely happy with this eSIM, I highly recommend it. I visited several cities and had no network issues, no need for a VPN unlike other eSIMs. Unbeatable price and excellent after-sales service.”
“Great eSIM, I went for the unlimited 4G/5G option: from installation to everyday use, everything was perfect. Customer service was very responsive when I needed it.”
Holafly isn't the only alternative: here are our other comparisons, done with the same method — prices from the official websites, identical criteria.
Holafly advertises unlimited data, but with a fair use policy: speed can be reduced beyond a certain threshold, and the hotspot is limited. With PlanJapan, unlimited means no speed throttling and tethering is included with no limits on every plan.
Holafly bills per day: €3.79/day, i.e. ≈ €53 for 2 weeks (prices recorded in July 2026 on the official websites). The PlanJapan 15-day unlimited eSIM costs €38.99, unlimited hotspot included. See the plans →
If your trip hops between several countries, a generalist eSIM like Holafly can make sense: the brand covers many destinations and its support is available in several languages. For a 100% Japan trip, PlanJapan remains the better deal: genuinely unlimited with no throttling, unlimited hotspot, free extras and a lower price.
The NTT docomo 4G/5G network, Japan's number one carrier, with 99% data coverage — from Hokkaidō to Okinawa, shinkansen included.
Yes, tethering is included with no limits on every plan. Handy for connecting a laptop or a travel companion's phone.
NTT docomo network, genuinely unlimited data, unlimited hotspot, guide + map free and support 7 days a week — the Japan eSIM specialist, activated in 2 minutes.
Choose my plan →Satisfaction guaranteed · −5% from 2 eSIMs, −10% from 3
