Decodo (Smartproxy) Alternative

Bright Data and Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) both offer quality proxy and scraping solutions with different focuses. Bright Data offers: 150M+ residential IPs (30% larger than Decodo's 115M), 120+ officially maintained scraper APIs, browser-based Web IDE, dataset marketplace, more comprehensive certifications (SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, CSA STAR), and 24/7 dedicated account managers.

Decodo excels at: competitive pricing ($1.50/GB residential with 50% off vs Bright Data's higher pricing), fast response times (<0.2s average per Proxyway tests), user-friendly dashboard, AI Parser for no-code extraction, and awarded Best Usability 2025 by G2. Choose Bright Data for larger network and enterprise features; choose Decodo for budget-friendly proxies and ease of use.

Bright Data operates the world's largest proxy network: 150M+ residential IPs, 1.3M+ datacenter IPs, 1.3M+ ISP IPs, and 7M+ mobile IPs across 195 countries. We offer four distinct proxy types with unlimited bandwidth options.

Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) offers 115M+ residential IPs, 500K+ datacenter IPs, 10M+ mobile IPs, and ISP proxies across 195+ locations. Bright Data's residential network is 30% larger (150M vs 115M), and our dedicated ISP infrastructure (1.3M+ IPs) is significantly larger. Both serve 195+ locations, but Bright Data's overall network size and infrastructure provide more options for high-volume enterprise operations.

Bright Data provides 120+ officially maintained scraper APIs for platforms like Amazon, Google, LinkedIn, plus a browser-based Web IDE with AI building, testing, and deployment capabilities. Our APIs include guaranteed uptime and dedicated support.

Decodo offers All-In-One Scraping API (eCommerce, SERP, social media, web) starting at $0.08/1K requests, AI Parser for no-code extraction, scraping templates, and integrations with n8n, LangChain, and MCP server. While Decodo has scraping capabilities, Bright Data's 120+ officially maintained APIs with enterprise SLAs provide more reliability for mission-critical operations. Decodo's strength is affordable, easy-to-use scraping for small to mid-sized businesses.

Decodo offers very competitive pricing: residential proxies from $1.50/GB (with 50% off promotion = $0.75/GB for 12 months), scraping APIs from $0.08/1K requests, and affordable ISP proxies from $0.27/IP. They're recognized by Proxyway as "Best Value 2025" for the 5th consecutive year.

Bright Data's pricing is higher but includes more comprehensive infrastructure, officially maintained APIs with guaranteed uptime, Web IDE, dataset marketplace, and enterprise support. Total cost of ownership often favors Bright Data when you need: maintained scrapers (eliminates development costs), pre-collected datasets, higher uptime SLA, and 24/7 dedicated support. For proxy-only budget operations, Decodo typically costs less.

Migration from Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) typically takes 24-48 hours for proxy infrastructure, and 48-72 hours if you're also migrating scraping workflows. The process involves: (1) Setting up Bright Data proxy credentials, (2) Testing larger network performance (150M vs 115M IPs), (3) Migrating or rebuilding scrapers using Bright Data's APIs or Web IDE, (4) Gradual traffic shifting.

Our support team assists throughout migration and can help you leverage Bright Data's additional capabilities (Web IDE, datasets, maintained APIs) that Decodo doesn't offer at the same level. Many customers combine both—using Decodo for budget operations and Bright Data for mission-critical enterprise workloads.

Both platforms offer robust proxy and scraping capabilities. Decodo features: 115M+ residential IPs, ISP proxies, mobile proxies, datacenter proxies (500K+), Site Unblocker, All-In-One Scraping API, AI Parser, scraping templates, 24/7 support, 99.99% uptime, and extensive free tools (X Browser, Chrome extension, Firefox add-on).

Bright Data features: 150M+ residential IPs (30% more), 1.3M+ ISP IPs (larger), 1.3M+ datacenter IPs, 7M+ mobile IPs, 120+ maintained scraper APIs, browser-based Web IDE, dataset marketplace, NDJSON/CSV/Excel exports, no-code tools, and more certifications (SOC2, ISO 27001, CSA STAR). Both are excellent—Decodo for affordability and ease, Bright Data for scale and enterprise features.

Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) has been recognized as "Best Value" by Proxyway for 5 consecutive years (2021-2025). Their competitive pricing includes: residential proxies from $1.50/GB (currently 50% off = $0.75/GB for 12 months), datacenter from $0.02/IP, scraping APIs from $0.08/1K requests, and fast response times (<0.2s average).

Decodo also offers excellent free tools: X Browser for multi-accounting, Chrome/Firefox extensions, Proxy Checker, and a user-friendly dashboard. They're particularly popular with startups, individual developers, and SMBs seeking affordable, reliable proxy access. For larger enterprises requiring guaranteed SLAs, officially maintained scrapers, and comprehensive certifications, Bright Data's higher pricing delivers better total cost of ownership.

Decodo is GDPR compliant with ethical proxy sourcing and a KYC process to prevent fraudulent activity. They emphasize transparency and legal data collection practices with 24/7 support and 14-day money-back guarantee.

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 KYC-first approach to ethical proxy sourcing. For heavily regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) requiring extensive compliance frameworks, Bright Data's additional certifications provide better risk management. Both companies are ethical and compliant—Bright Data just has more formal certifications.

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 115M), enterprise features (Web IDE, datasets, maintained APIs), and overall platform capabilities.

Decodo offers 3-day free trial with 100MB for residential proxies, plus 14-day money-back guarantee (terms apply). Both platforms allow risk-free testing. Our support team can help you set up comparisons and demonstrate how Bright Data's larger network, maintained APIs, and enterprise tools complement or replace your Decodo setup for scaled operations.

Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) excels in several areas: competitive pricing (Best Value 2025 by Proxyway for 5th year), exceptional ease of use (Best Usability 2025 by G2), fast response times (<0.2s average, fastest tested by Proxyway), user-friendly dashboard, extensive free tools (X Browser, extensions), AI Parser for no-code extraction, and strong mid-market focus.

Decodo is particularly popular with: individual developers on budgets, startups seeking affordable proxies, SMBs needing simple scraping solutions, and users valuing ease of use over enterprise features. Their 130K+ client base and consistent awards demonstrate strong product-market fit for budget-conscious users seeking quality proxies and straightforward scraping tools.

Decodo offers excellent free tools with all plans: X Browser for multi-account management, Chrome Proxy Extension, Firefox Add-on, Proxy Checker, and an intuitive dashboard. These tools are highly rated for ease of use and are included at no extra cost.

Bright Data offers: browser-based Web IDE (full development environment), Proxy Manager (advanced configuration tool), browser extension, API integrations, and comprehensive documentation. While Decodo's free tools focus on proxy management and browser extensions, Bright Data's tools focus on development and enterprise deployment. Both provide value—Decodo for quick setup and user-friendly interfaces, Bright Data for advanced development and automation.

Decodo's Scraping API outputs JSON data with options for structured schemas. They offer integrations with n8n (workflow automation), LangChain (AI workflows), MCP server, and various browser configurations. Decodo emphasizes easy integration with automation tools.

Bright Data supports JSON, NDJSON, CSV, Excel, and direct database integrations (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), webhook delivery, cloud storage (Amazon S3, Google Cloud), and scheduled exports. We integrate with all major frameworks (Scrapy, Puppeteer, Selenium, Playwright, BeautifulSoup). Both platforms offer solid integrations—Decodo focuses on modern automation tools (n8n, LangChain), while Bright Data offers more export format variety and enterprise integrations.

Bright Data serves 20,000+ customers including Fortune 500 companies with infrastructure supporting 650TB daily data collection, 150M+ residential IPs, 99.99% uptime SLA, unlimited bandwidth, and automatic scaling for enterprise requirements.

Decodo serves 130K+ clients primarily in SMB and mid-market segments with 115M+ residential IPs, 99.99% uptime, competitive pricing, and award-winning usability. While Decodo handles enterprise clients, their sweet spot is startups and growing businesses. Bright Data is specifically optimized for Fortune 500 requirements with larger infrastructure, more certifications, and dedicated enterprise support. Both scale well—Bright Data for top-tier enterprises, Decodo for cost-effective mid-market operations.

Decodo is GDPR compliant with ethical IP sourcing, KYC processes to prevent fraud, and transparent data collection practices. They offer 24/7 support and emphasize legal, compliant proxy usage with clear terms of service.

Bright Data maintains GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR Level 1 certifications. We provide full audit trails, data processing agreements, and comprehensive compliance frameworks. Both platforms are ethical and legally compliant—Bright Data's additional certifications (SOC2, CSA STAR beyond Decodo's GDPR/ISO) make it preferred for enterprises in heavily regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) requiring the most comprehensive compliance documentation.