# MerrSIM vs Thirr: which eSIM is better? (June 2026)

> MerrSIM vs Thirr: honest comparison with real prices. MerrSIM 10 GB Germany €8.99, EUR billing, no ID.

Comparing Thirr with MerrSIM for travel internet? Here is the honest comparison with real prices.

## Thirr

Thirr offers 5G eSIM from €1.99 and large Europe plans (e.g. 200 GB/31 days about $70.94). *(Source: thirr.com, June 2026.)*

## Comparison

| Provider | From | Billing | ID | Network/Hotspot |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MerrSIM | €1.49 | EUR | No | O2/Vodafone 5G + hotspot |
| Thirr | €1.99 | USD | — | 4G/5G |

## MerrSIM plans for Germany

| MerrSIM plan (Germany) | Price |
| --- | --- |
| 1 GB / 7 | €1.99 |
| 5 GB / 30 | €5.99 |
| 10 GB / 30 | €8.99 |
| 20 GB / 30 | €13.99 |
| 50 GB / 30 | €29.99 |

## Why MerrSIM wins on value

- 10 GB for Germany just €8.99 — a real monthly price, not a teaser
- Billed in EUR — no USD exchange rate, no surprises
- Local plans for 27 EU countries, each in 6 languages
- No ID registration, QR activation, hotspot and Albanian support

## Verdict

For a real month of data, MerrSIM (10 GB Germany €8.99, EUR billing, 27 EU countries, no ID) offers the best, most transparent value. Thirr may have a teaser or niche feature, but for the average Albanian traveller MerrSIM is the clearer pick.

**Try MerrSIM.** See plans at [MerrSIM](https://merrsim.com/destinations/esim-plans-for-germany) — from €1.49, 10 GB Germany €8.99, instant activation, no roaming.

## Why travellers choose MerrSIM

MerrSIM builds local plans for dozens of destinations, at a fixed price in euros — no dollar exchange rate and no surprises. Every plan includes hotspot, instant QR activation and no document registration. The app and support are in Albanian, which makes it easy for the diaspora and travellers from the region. For this destination, that means a simple experience: buy it, scan it, and you are ready before you board the plane.

## Does your phone support eSIM?

Before you buy, check two things. First, the phone must be eSIM-compatible: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Motorola, Huawei and Oppo models. Second, it must be carrier-unlocked. You can verify by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. This saves you any surprises when you arrive in this destination.

## Tips to save data

A few small habits make your gigabytes last in this destination. Download Google Maps offline before you head out, set video quality to “Auto” or 480p, and turn off background app refresh. Use hotel WiFi for big updates and high-resolution photo uploads. With these steps, even a modest plan covers the whole trip, and your hotspot stays free for the moments you really need it.

## Common mistakes to avoid

Three mistakes often spoil the start of a trip. First: buying the eSIM at the last minute at the airport, when you have no WiFi to install it — do it at home. Second: forgetting to switch on data roaming for the eSIM line, which makes it look like it is not working. Third: leaving mobile data on your home SIM, which racks up roaming charges. Check these three and your connection in this destination will be trouble-free.

## How much data you really need

For normal use — maps, messaging, social media and the odd video — budget about 300–700 MB a day. A light traveller is fine with 3–5 GB for a week, while anyone doing video calls, streaming or laptop hotspot will want 10–20 GB. In this destination, download offline maps and use hotel WiFi for big downloads; that way a 10 GB plan comfortably lasts two weeks. If you run out, you buy a new plan in the app with no waiting.

## FAQ

### MerrSIM or Thirr?
For real monthly value, MerrSIM: 10 GB Germany €8.99, EUR billing, 27 EU countries and no ID registration.

### Are Thirr's prices accurate here?
Prices were taken publicly from thirr.com in June 2026; check their site for the current price.


---
Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-31  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/merrsim-vs-thirr-en