The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. We'd pick Bright Data for most teams that need one of the largest proxy networks with 150m+ ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Bright Data vs Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Bright Data or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
On the entry tier, Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Bright Data starts at $5.04/GB and Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) starts at $3.75/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 Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Bright Data has the larger advertised residential pool. Bright Data reports 150M+ IPs across 195+ countries; Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) reports 125M+ IPs (residential + mobile + ISP) 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 Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) 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 Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Bright Data or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
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 Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Bright Data or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) in 2026?
Pick Bright Data when One of the largest proxy networks with 150M+ IPs. Pick Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) when Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — self-serve democratizer of the residential proxy market. 125M+ IPs, transparent. Most teams that consider both end up with either based on price or specific use-case fit.