The verdict
Bright Data wins on 6 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.
Bright Data vs Zyte — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Bright Data or Zyte?
On the entry tier, Zyte is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Bright Data starts at $5.04/GB and Zyte starts at $0.00/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 Zyte?
Bright Data has the larger advertised residential pool. Bright Data reports 150M+ IPs across 195+ countries; Zyte reports Billions of req/mo across 116+ 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 Zyte?
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 Zyte is often chosen for ["Datacenter" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Bright Data or Zyte?
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 Zyte gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Bright Data or Zyte in 2026?
Pick Bright Data when World's largest proxy network with 150M+ IPs. Pick Zyte when Enterprise web scraping API with patented AI extraction, ban handling, and headless browsing — 15+ years of op. Most teams that consider both end up with Bright Data.