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 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 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 World's largest proxy network with 150M+ IPs. Pick Oxylabs when Premium proxy provider for enterprises with 177M+ IPs. Most teams that consider both end up with Oxylabs.