Bright Data wins on 5 of 7 core metrics based on independent ProxyLook benchmarks. Last tested May 26, 2026.
Bright Data wins on 5 of 7 core metrics. We'd pick Bright Data for most teams that need world's largest proxy network with 150m+ ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
On the entry tier, NetNut is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Bright Data starts at $5.04/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.
Bright Data has the larger advertised residential pool. Bright Data reports 150M+ IPs across 195+ countries; NetNut reports 85M+ IPs across 200+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Bright Data edges ahead on overall success rate against our nightly Cloudflare/Amazon/Google SERP test rig. That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — Bright Data is typically picked for ["residential" workloads, while NetNut is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Bright Data 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 Bright Data gates dedicated account managers and NetNut gates them on enterprise tiers.
Pick Bright Data when World's largest proxy network with 150M+ IPs. Pick NetNut when Fast rotating proxies with 85M+ IPs. Most teams that consider both end up with Bright Data.
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