DataImpulse Alternative
Looking for an DataImpulse alternative? Bright Data leads in proxies and web scraping, trusted by 20,000+ businesses for reliable and scalable data solutions.
- 150M+ residential proxies
- Fast response time
- 99.95% success rate
- Geo-location targeting - FREE
Trusted by 20,000+ customers worldwide
How Bright Data Compares to DataImpulse?
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Proxy Network Pricing
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150 million+ proxy IPs, best-in-class technology and the ability to target any country, city, ZIP Code, carrier, & ASN make our premium proxy services a top choice for developers.
A proxy for every development path
Mix-and-match networks, peers, and IPs to optimize your continuous flow of web data.
100% compliant proxy network
To protect your reputation and ensure your data is reliable, your proxies must be sourced ethically and meet compliance standards. Bright Data is fully committed to complying with all relevant data protection legal requirements, including the new EU data protection regulatory framework, GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) – respecting requests to exercise privacy rights.
Bright Data is the only choice for proxies and web scraping
67% Larger Proxy Network
150M+ residential IPs vs DataImpulse's 90M—significantly more coverage and availability globally
Complete Data Collection Platform
120+ scraper APIs, Web IDE, and dataset marketplace—not just proxies like DataImpulse
Higher Uptime Guarantee
99.99% SLA vs DataImpulse's 99.9%—10x better uptime for mission-critical operations
More Comprehensive Certifications
SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, and CSA STAR vs DataImpulse's ISO 27001 only
Advanced Development Tools
Browser-based IDE with AI building and debugging—DataImpulse offers proxies without development tools
Four Proxy Types vs Two
Residential, ISP, datacenter, and mobile proxies—DataImpulse offers only residential and datacenter
Developers prefer Bright Data over the competition
- Highest quality data
- Largest GEO coverage
- Best network uptime
- Fastest output
Best Performance
The highest success rate in the industry
Non-stop Innovation
New feature releases every day

Most Reliable
Enterprise-grade scaling
No-hassles integration for an easy start
- Manage your IPs from the Bright Data Control Panel or API
- Documentation for developers
- Supports third-party software integration
- Create and manage sub-users
Easy-to-use with the web’s most-popular Proxy Manager
- Most popular user-friendly proxy dashboard
- Organize proxies with easy-to-use interface
- No-hassle integration for first-timers
- Define custom rules for optimized results
- Built for developers. Powered for the enterprise
The category leader in proxies and data collection
650TB of public data collected every day
New feature releases every day
Serving 7/10 of the world’s leading universities
4.6/5 Trustpilot rating
The best customer experience in the industry
New feature releases every day
To answer any questions right when you need it
Real-time network performance dashboard
To optimize your performance
To meet your data collection goals
Residential proxies used by the world’s top brands
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bright Data better than DataImpulse?
Yes, Bright Data offers significant advantages. Our proxy network is 67% larger (150M+ vs 90M IPs), we provide 120+ scraper APIs and tools (DataImpulse is proxy-only), browser-based Web IDE for development, dataset marketplace for pre-collected data, higher uptime SLA (99.99% vs 99.9%), and more comprehensive certifications (SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, CSA STAR vs ISO 27001 only).
DataImpulse focuses exclusively on proxy services at competitive prices ($1/GB residential). Choose Bright Data if you need a complete data collection platform with proxies, scrapers, datasets, and development tools. Choose DataImpulse if you only need basic proxy services at budget pricing.
How do the proxy networks compare in size and coverage?
Bright Data operates the world's largest proxy network with 150M+ residential IPs, 1.3M+ datacenter IPs, 1.3M+ ISP IPs, and 7M+ mobile IPs across 195 countries. We offer four distinct proxy types for different use cases.
DataImpulse offers 90M+ residential IPs, datacenter proxies, mobile proxies (added in 2024), and premium residential proxies across 194 locations. While DataImpulse has grown their network substantially, Bright Data's 67% larger residential network, plus dedicated ISP proxy infrastructure (1.3M+ IPs), provides more comprehensive coverage and availability.
What's included beyond proxies with Bright Data?
Bright Data is a complete data collection platform, not just a proxy provider. Beyond our 150M+ proxy network, you get: 120+ officially maintained scraper APIs for platforms like Amazon, Google, LinkedIn, Facebook; browser-based Web IDE with AI scraper building; dataset marketplace with pre-collected data; NDJSON, CSV, Excel export formats; no-code visual tools; and 24/7 dedicated support.
DataImpulse focuses exclusively on proxy services—residential, datacenter, mobile, and premium residential. They don't offer scraper APIs, development tools, or datasets. If you need more than proxies, Bright Data's comprehensive platform eliminates the need for multiple vendors.
How do uptime guarantees compare?
Bright Data guarantees 99.99% network uptime with enterprise SLA, real-time network status monitoring, and automatic failover. This translates to maximum 52 minutes of downtime per year, critical for mission-critical operations.
DataImpulse offers 99.9% uptime on their premium residential proxies. While this is good reliability, it allows up to 8.7 hours of downtime annually—10x more than Bright Data. For enterprises requiring maximum reliability, Bright Data's 99.99% SLA and proven track record with Fortune 500 companies provides better assurance.
Can I save by switching from DataImpulse to Bright Data?
Cost depends on your needs. DataImpulse offers competitive proxy pricing ($1/GB residential, $0.50/GB datacenter) with pay-as-you-go and no expiration. This works well for proxy-only requirements on a budget.
Bright Data provides better total cost of ownership when you need: scraper APIs (eliminates development costs), dataset marketplace (instant data access), Web IDE (faster development), higher uptime (fewer failures), and comprehensive support. The value of 120+ maintained scrapers, development tools, and guaranteed uptime typically exceeds any proxy price differences for production operations.
How long does it take to migrate from DataImpulse to Bright Data?
If you're using DataImpulse only for proxies, migration to Bright Data's larger network (150M+ vs 90M IPs) and higher uptime (99.99% vs 99.9%) typically takes 24-48 hours. The process involves: (1) Setting up Bright Data proxy credentials, (2) Running parallel tests, (3) Gradual traffic migration.
Our support team assists throughout migration and can help you leverage Bright Data's additional capabilities—scraper APIs, Web IDE, datasets—that DataImpulse doesn't offer. Many customers discover they can consolidate multiple vendors into Bright Data's comprehensive platform.
Does Bright Data support the same proxy types as DataImpulse?
Yes, and more. DataImpulse offers: residential proxies (90M+ IPs), datacenter proxies, mobile proxies (added 2024), and premium residential. All support HTTP(S)/SOCKS5, rotating and sticky sessions, and geo-targeting.
Bright Data offers all those proxy types PLUS dedicated ISP proxies (1.3M+ IPs)—static residential IPs with datacenter speeds, ideal for account management and long-duration sessions. Bright Data's network is also significantly larger: 150M+ residential (vs 90M), 1.3M+ datacenter, 1.3M+ ISP, and 7M+ mobile across 195 countries with more granular targeting options.
What about compliance and certifications?
Both companies are GDPR compliant and ISO 27001 certified. DataImpulse achieved ISO 27001 certification in 2024 and is GDPR compliant with data processing agreements available.
Bright Data maintains more comprehensive certifications: GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR Level 1. We provide full audit trails, data processing agreements, and our ethical proxy sourcing with KYC-first approach. For heavily regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government), Bright Data's additional certifications and compliance framework provide better risk management.
Can I try Bright Data before canceling my DataImpulse subscription?
Absolutely. Bright Data offers free trials on all products with no credit card required. We recommend running parallel tests for 24-48 hours to compare: proxy network size (150M+ vs 90M), uptime reliability (99.99% vs 99.9%), speed, and success rates.
DataImpulse offers a $5 trial for 5GB of data. Both platforms allow risk-free testing. Our support team can help you set up side-by-side comparisons and demonstrate Bright Data's additional capabilities (scraper APIs, Web IDE, datasets) that DataImpulse doesn't provide.
What makes Bright Data's proxy network more reliable?
Bright Data's 150M+ residential IP network is 67% larger than DataImpulse's 90M, providing better availability and rotation. We guarantee 99.99% uptime (vs DataImpulse's 99.9%), offer four proxy types (vs three), include 1.3M+ dedicated ISP proxies that DataImpulse doesn't have, and provide real-time network status monitoring.
Bright Data also offers unlimited bandwidth on many plans, while DataImpulse charges per GB. Our infrastructure serves 20,000+ customers including Fortune 500 companies with proven reliability at enterprise scale. DataImpulse serves primarily small to mid-sized businesses focused on budget proxy needs.
Does Bright Data offer web scraping tools like DataImpulse?
DataImpulse is a proxy-only service—they don't offer scraper APIs, automation tools, or development environments. They provide tutorials and documentation for integrating their proxies with third-party tools.
Bright Data offers a complete scraping platform: 120+ officially maintained scraper APIs for platforms like Amazon, Google, LinkedIn; browser-based Web IDE with AI scraper building; serverless functions; automated schedulers; dataset marketplace; and comprehensive integrations. If you need more than proxies, Bright Data eliminates the need to combine DataImpulse proxies with separate scraping tools.
What no-code options are available?
DataImpulse provides a user-friendly dashboard for proxy management, whitelist configuration, and usage tracking. However, they don't offer no-code scraping tools—users must write their own scraping code or use third-party tools.
Bright Data offers comprehensive no-code solutions: (1) Visual data selector for point-and-click extraction, (2) Pre-built scraper templates requiring zero coding, (3) Browser extension for data extraction while browsing, (4) Scheduled automatic collection with delivery options, (5) Direct integrations with Google Sheets, Zapier, and Make. These empower non-technical users to collect data without engineering resources.
How does 24/7 support compare?
Both companies offer 24/7 human support. DataImpulse emphasizes their responsive support team available around the clock via live chat and email, with fast response times highlighted in customer reviews.
Bright Data provides 24/7 global support via live chat, email, and phone in multiple languages. All customers receive dedicated account managers (not just enterprise), free migration assistance, technical consultation, and access to comprehensive documentation. Our support team includes experienced developers who can provide code-level assistance—valuable for complex implementations.
What export formats and integrations are supported?
DataImpulse is a proxy service, so data export depends on the scraping tools you build or use separately. They provide proxies that integrate with Python, Selenium, and other frameworks through standard HTTP(S)/SOCKS5 protocols.
Bright Data's scraper APIs output structured data in JSON, NDJSON, CSV, and Excel formats with direct database integrations (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), webhook delivery, cloud storage (Amazon S3, Google Cloud), and scheduled exports. Since DataImpulse doesn't offer scraping tools, this comparison applies only if you're using Bright Data's complete platform vs DataImpulse proxies with separate tools.
Can both platforms handle enterprise-scale operations?
Bright Data serves 20,000+ customers including Fortune 500 companies with infrastructure supporting 650TB of data collected daily, unlimited bandwidth options, automatic scaling, and 99.99% uptime SLA. Our four proxy types (150M+ residential, 1.3M+ ISP, 1.3M+ datacenter, 7M+ mobile) support any enterprise requirement.
DataImpulse serves 500,000+ customers over 4 years, primarily small to mid-sized businesses. They offer custom enterprise plans for 5TB+ usage with custom pricing and dedicated account managers. Both handle scale, but Bright Data's comprehensive platform, higher uptime SLA, and additional proxy types (especially ISP) make it better suited for Fortune 500 requirements.