simZILLA vs Airalo

The Short Version

Airalo is the 800-pound gorilla of eSIMs. Huge catalog, polished app, millions of users. They also require an account, collect your data, and don't accept crypto. simZILLA is the opposite: no account, no tracking, crypto-native, and connected in minutes. They're not really competitors. They're different products for different people.

Head-to-Head

Feature	simZILLA	Airalo
Account required	No	Yes (email + password)
KYC	No	No (but account tracks purchases)
Crypto payments	Yes (BTC, XMR, 300+ altcoins)	No
Card payments	Yes	Yes
PGP delivery	Yes	No
Payment privacy	Your wallet pays the network. No middleman.	Third-party processors
Analytics / tracking	Zero	Yes (standard e-commerce tracking)
Destinations	209	200+
Mobile app	No (browser)	Yes (iOS + Android, very polished)
User reviews	New (no reviews yet)	Millions of users, strong reviews
Pricing	From $1.38, 5% XMR discount	Competitive but no crypto discounts
Data collected	Order ID, product, amount, status. Nothing else.	Name, email, purchase history, device info, analytics

Price Comparison (AUD, 30-day plans)

simZILLA prices converted from USD at ~1.52. Airalo prices are indicative AUD prices checked at the time of writing — always confirm on airalo.com before buying.

Destination	Plan	simZILLA	Airalo
Japan	10GB / 30d	~$21	$26
Japan	20GB / 30d	~$31	$36 (most popular)
Indonesia	10GB / 30d	~$21	$30.50
Thailand	20GB / 30d	~$31	$26
USA	10GB / 30d	~$23	$32.50
UK	10GB / 30d	~$20	$27.50
New Zealand	10GB / 30d	~$29	$34.50
Vietnam	10GB / 30d	~$20	$26
Singapore	10GB / 30d	~$14	$23

On the 30-day anchor tier, simZILLA is cheaper than Airalo in most destinations — often by 20–40%. Airalo's edge is its app and loyalty program, not price.

Where simZILLA Wins

No account. Airalo requires an email and password. That email is linked to every purchase you ever make. simZILLA has no account. Your order ID is random and that's all we have.
Crypto payments. Airalo doesn't accept any cryptocurrency. If you want to pay privately, simZILLA is the only option here.
PGP delivery. simZILLA encrypts your QR code with your PGP key. Airalo sends it in plain text.
Zero tracking. No analytics, no cookies, no third-party scripts. Airalo runs standard e-commerce tracking.
Payment privacy. Your wallet pays the network directly. No third-party processor in the middle, no card data collected.
Monero discount. 5% off for paying with the most private cryptocurrency. Airalo has no crypto discounts because they have no crypto.

Where Airalo Wins

Mobile app. Airalo's app is excellent. Install, browse, buy, activate, all from your phone. simZILLA is browser-only.
Social proof. Millions of users, thousands of reviews, established brand. simZILLA is newer.
Polish. Airalo has been refining their product for years. The UX is smooth. simZILLA is newer and rougher around the edges.
Loyalty program. Airalo has a rewards program. If you buy eSIMs frequently and don't care about privacy, the discounts add up.

Who Should Use Which

Use simZILLA if: You care about privacy. You want to pay with crypto. You don't want an account. You don't want your purchase history linked to your email. You want PGP-encrypted delivery.

Use Airalo if: You don't care about privacy. You want a polished mobile app. You want a loyalty program. You're fine with an account and email-based tracking. You pay with a card.

The Bottom Line

Airalo is a great eSIM provider. If privacy isn't a concern, it's a solid choice with a great app. But if you're reading this page, privacy is probably a concern. simZILLA was built from the ground up for people who don't want their eSIM purchase linked to their identity. Airalo was built for mass-market convenience. Different goals, different products.

If you want anonymous connectivity, simZILLA. If you want a polished app and don't mind an account, Airalo.