The verdict
Oxylabs wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Oxylabs for most teams that need premium proxy provider for enterprises with 177m+ ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Bright Data vs Oxylabs — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Bright Data or Oxylabs?
On the entry tier, Oxylabs is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Bright Data starts at $5.04/GB and Oxylabs starts at $4.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Bright Data or Oxylabs?
Oxylabs has the larger advertised residential pool. Bright Data reports 150M+ IPs across 195+ countries; Oxylabs reports 177M+ IPs across 195+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Bright Data or Oxylabs?
Oxylabs 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 — Bright Data is typically picked for ["residential" workloads, while Oxylabs is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Bright Data or Oxylabs?
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 Oxylabs gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Bright Data or Oxylabs in 2026?
Pick Bright Data when One of the largest proxy networks with 150M+ IPs. Pick Oxylabs when Premium proxy provider for enterprises with 177M+ IPs. Most teams that consider both end up with Oxylabs.