The short version
Silent.Link offers pay-as-you-go eSIM plans across 160+ countries. Its current site lists Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and altcoin payments, and says balances and plans do not expire.
0xEsim sells local, regional and global packages across 190+ countries. Each package has a fixed data amount and validity period; checkout supports Monero and 300+ other assets, with no account required.
What each one is
Silent.Link. A privacy-focused service with multiple pay-as-you-go plan families, automatic roaming in 160+ countries and balances and plans that do not expire. Its live rate table notes that prices can differ by network within the same country.
0xEsim.An independent eSIM store with a full catalog of country, regional and global data plans across 190+ countries. No KYC, no account; pay in BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, Monero and 300+ more coins. After on-chain confirmation, the QR is usually ready within a few minutes by email or a private retrieval code. We're honest that no eSIM hides the network layer.
Head to head
- No KYC? Both services advertise no-KYC purchases.
- 0xEsim delivery. Email or a private retrieval code; no account is required.
- Crypto payment. Both list Monero. Silent.Link also lists Bitcoin, Lightning and altcoins; 0xEsim supports 300+ assets through its payment processor.
- Coverage model. Silent.Link offers pay-as-you-go plans with never-expiring balances. 0xEsim offers fixed country, regional and global packages.
- Coverage breadth & selection. Silent.Link reaches 160+ countries with rates that can vary by network. 0xEsim spans 190+ countries with plans per destination, so you can match data and validity to the trip.
- Price.Rates vary by destination, network, data amount and validity. Compare both providers' live offers for the exact trip instead of relying on a general price claim.
- Card option? Neither — both are crypto-only, which is part of what keeps them no-KYC.
- Privacy limit. A private purchase does not hide the mobile-network layer: the device and serving network still generate operational metadata.
When Silent.Link's model fits
Silent.Link's pay-as-you-go model can suit frequent or open-ended travel when you prefer a balance that does not expire and do not want to choose a fixed data window before each trip. Check its live network rate for each destination.
When 0xEsim's model fits
- Fixed trip sizing: choose a stated data amount and validity period for a local, regional or global package.
- Destination selection: compare multiple available packages across 190+ countries.
- Payment support: Monero plus 300+ assets through the payment processor.
- Flexible delivery: email or a private retrieval code, your call.
- No-account checkout with the package details shown before payment.
Who should pick which
Pick Silent.Link if its pay-as-you-go plans and never-expiring balance match how you travel.
Pick 0xEsim if you want to select a fixed-data package and validity period for a particular destination or region. Start with our buy a no-KYC eSIM with crypto or browse the catalog. Looking for replacement options rather than a head-to-head? Read the Silent.Link alternative guide. Want the full privacy picture first? Read how anonymous is your eSIM, really?