Spark vs Skinny
Skinny wins all 3 usage types on value. Skinny has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the Spark network, so coverage is similar.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Spark | Skinny |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | Spark |
| Plans listed | 12 | 12 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $18.00 | $8.69 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $90.00 | $81.47 |
| Best SmartScore | 7.5 | 10.0 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | Yes |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- Spark
- $28 Value Pack3GB/mo · $28/mo · 7.5/10
- SkinnyBetter value
- $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data)1GB/28 days · $14.12/mo · 9.5/10
Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo) costs less than Spark's $28 Value Pack (3GB/mo, $28/mo) and scores higher.
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Spark
- 8GB Endless Plan8GB/mo + endless · $55/mo · 5.2/10
- SkinnyBetter value
- $40 Endless Data10GB/28 days + endless · $43.45/mo · 8.4/10
Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) costs less than Spark's 8GB Endless Plan (8GB/mo + endless, $55/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Spark
- $90 Unlimited Value PackUnlimited · $90/mo · 6.1/10
- SkinnyBetter value
- $75 Unlimited DataUnlimited · $81.47/mo · 7.3/10
Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs less than Spark's $90 Unlimited Value Pack (Unlimited, $90/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Spark if…
- You prefer a monthly bill
Choose Skinny if…
- You want the better plan for light, everyday and heavy use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $8.69/mo)
- You want to pay once for the whole year
Every Spark and Skinny plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $24.73/moPaid as $296 once a year | 10.0/10 | View deal | |
| 1GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $14.12/moPaid as $13 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
| 2GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $18.47/moPaid as $17 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
| 3GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $23.90/moPaid as $22 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$40 Endless Data | 10GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $43.45/moPaid as $40 every 28 days | 8.4/10 | View deal |
| 10GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $36.68/moPaid as $439 once a year | 8.3/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$8 Plan (250MB Data) | 250MB/28 days | 100 mins | $8.69/moPaid as $8 every 28 days | 8.0/10 | View deal |
| 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $29.33/moPaid as $27 every 28 days | 7.8/10 | View deal | |
Spark$28 Value Pack | 3GB/moRollover | 300 mins | $28/moPaid monthly | 7.5/10 | View deal |
Skinny$75 Unlimited Data | Unlimited | Unlimited | $81.47/moPaid as $75 every 28 days | 7.3/10 | View deal |
Spark$18 Value Pack | 1GB/moRollover | 100 mins | $18/moPaid monthly | 6.5/10 | View deal |
| 500MB/week≈ 2.2GB/mo | 60 mins | $21.73/moPaid as $5 every week | 6.2/10 | View deal | |
| Unlimited | Unlimited | $90/moPaid monthly | 6.1/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$50 Endless Data | 40GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $54.32/moPaid as $50 every 28 days | 5.7/10 | View deal |
SparkUnlimited Data Plan | Unlimited | Unlimited | $95/moPaid monthly | 5.3/10 | View deal |
Spark8GB Endless Plan | 8GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $55/moPaid monthly | 5.2/10 | View deal |
| 20GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 5.0/10 | View deal | |
Spark$23 Value Pack | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $23/moPaid monthly | 4.8/10 | View deal |
| Unlimited | Unlimited | $100/moPaid monthly | 4.6/10 | View deal | |
| 4.5GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $40/moPaid monthly | 4.0/10 | View deal | |
Spark4GB Rollover Plan | 4GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 4.0/10 | View deal |
Spark75GB Endless Plan | 75GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $68/moPaid monthly | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Spark150GB Endless Plan | 150GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $78/moPaid monthly | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Skinny$20 Endless Data (7-day) | 25GB/week + endless≈ 109GB/mo | Unlimited | $86.90/moPaid as $20 every week | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Spark or Skinny?
Skinny wins all 3 usage types on value. Skinny has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the Spark network, so coverage is similar. Light use: Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo) costs less than Spark's $28 Value Pack (3GB/mo, $28/mo) and scores higher. Everyday use: Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) costs less than Spark's 8GB Endless Plan (8GB/mo + endless, $55/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs less than Spark's $90 Unlimited Value Pack (Unlimited, $90/mo) and scores higher.
Is Spark or Skinny cheaper?
Spark’s cheapest plan is $18 Value Pack (1GB/mo) at $18.00 a month. Skinny’s cheapest is $8 Plan (250MB Data) (250MB/28 days) at $8.69 a month.
Do Spark and Skinny use the same network?
Yes, both use the Spark network.
Can I switch from Spark to Skinny and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Skinny and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Spark first.