The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. We'd pick DataImpulse for most teams that need affordable rotating proxies with non-expiring traffic, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
DataImpulse vs Thordata — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, DataImpulse or Thordata?
On the entry tier, Thordata is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. DataImpulse starts at $1.00/GB and Thordata starts at $0.65/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, DataImpulse or Thordata?
Thordata has the larger advertised residential pool. DataImpulse reports 90M+ IPs across 150+ countries; Thordata reports 100M+ proxy IPs advertised (independent sources cite ~60M residential) across 190+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, DataImpulse or Thordata?
DataImpulse 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 — DataImpulse is typically picked for residential workloads, while Thordata is often chosen for ["Residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, DataImpulse or Thordata?
DataImpulse 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 DataImpulse gates dedicated account managers and Thordata gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick DataImpulse or Thordata in 2026?
Pick DataImpulse when Affordable rotating proxies with non-expiring traffic. Pick Thordata when Budget-leaning proxy and web-scraping provider with residential, ISP, datacenter and mobile IPs plus SERP/scra. Most teams that consider both end up with either based on price or specific use-case fit.