The verdict
NetNut wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick NetNut for most teams that need fast rotating proxies with 85m+ ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
AlterLab vs NetNut — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, AlterLab or NetNut?
On the entry tier, NetNut is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. AlterLab starts at $10.00/GB and NetNut starts at $3.45/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, AlterLab or NetNut?
NetNut has the larger advertised residential pool. AlterLab reports 195+ proxy countries (pool size not disclosed) across 195+ countries; NetNut reports 85M+ residential + 5M+ mobile IPs across 195 countries across 200+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, AlterLab or NetNut?
NetNut edges ahead on overall success rate in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — AlterLab is typically picked for Managed proxies across tiers; residential proxy access; Bring-Your-Own-Proxy workloads, while NetNut is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, AlterLab or NetNut?
NetNut carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only AlterLab gates dedicated account managers and NetNut gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick AlterLab or NetNut in 2026?
Pick AlterLab when Pay-as-you-go web scraping API that turns URLs into LLM-ready markdown, structured JSON and clean text with AI. Pick NetNut when Fast rotating proxies with 85M+ IPs. Most teams that consider both end up with NetNut.