The verdict
SOAX wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick SOAX for most teams that need flexible pricing with 155m+ residential ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Crawlbase vs SOAX — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Crawlbase or SOAX?
On the entry tier, Crawlbase is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Crawlbase starts at $1.00/GB and SOAX 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, Crawlbase or SOAX?
SOAX has the larger advertised residential pool. Crawlbase reports 140M residential + 98M datacenter IPs across 30+ countries; SOAX reports 155M+ 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, Crawlbase or SOAX?
SOAX 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 — Crawlbase is typically picked for scraping api workloads, while SOAX is often chosen for residential use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Crawlbase or SOAX?
SOAX 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 Crawlbase gates dedicated account managers and SOAX gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Crawlbase or SOAX in 2026?
Pick Crawlbase when Crawlbase (formerly ProxyCrawl) is a web scraping platform offering Crawling API, Smart Proxy, Scraper API, Cr. Pick SOAX when Flexible pricing with 155M+ residential IPs. Most teams that consider both end up with SOAX.