The factual differences, checked from public pages — no spin. Where Airalo is strong, we say so.
| Lumbus | Airalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | Guest checkout — no account needed. The eSIM arrives by email within seconds of payment. | Account creation required before payment (per Airalo's help center). |
| Installation | One-tap install link (iOS 17.4+ / Android 10+); QR code and manual codes included as backup. No app required. | QR code, app or direct install, depending on device and plan. |
| Plan choice | One catalog, one support team: 2,000+ plans across 200+ destinations, from 1GB to 50GB plus Unlimited. | A marketplace of plans from many different local operators — coverage and experience can vary from plan to plan. |
| Unlimited plans | The daily allowance is printed on the plan before you buy: 3GB/day at full speed, then unlimited at 1Mbps, resetting every 24 hours. | Unlimited offered on selected destinations; fair-use policies apply. |
| Refunds | UK consumer law (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013): 14-day cancellation with a full refund while the eSIM is uninstalled. | Handled case-by-case through their support, per their refund policy. |
| Company | Lumbus Technologies Limited — UK registered, Companies House No. 16793515 (public record). | Airalo — headquartered in Singapore. |
Competitor details checked August 2026 from Airalo's public pages and policies; they can change at any time — always verify current terms on their site. Airalo is a trademark of its respective owner. Lumbus is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airalo.
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