The verdict
Bright Data wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. 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.
Bright Data vs ScrapingBee — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Bright Data or ScrapingBee?
On the entry tier, Bright Data is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Bright Data starts at $5.04/GB and ScrapingBee starts at $49.00/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 ScrapingBee?
Bright Data has the larger advertised residential pool. Bright Data reports 150M+ IPs across 195+ countries; ScrapingBee reports Rotating pool across 50+ 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 ScrapingBee?
ScrapingBee 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 ScrapingBee is often chosen for ["Scraping API" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Bright Data or ScrapingBee?
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 ScrapingBee gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Bright Data or ScrapingBee in 2026?
Pick Bright Data when World's largest proxy network with 150M+ IPs. Pick ScrapingBee when France-based scraping API with JS rendering, AI extraction, and dedicated endpoints for Google, Amazon, YouTub. Most teams that consider both end up with Bright Data.