The verdict
Rayobyte wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Rayobyte for most teams that need all proxy types with pay-as-you-go plans, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Data Miner vs Rayobyte — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Data Miner or Rayobyte?
On the entry tier, Rayobyte is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Data Miner starts at $19.99/GB and Rayobyte starts at $7.50/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Data Miner or Rayobyte?
Rayobyte has the larger advertised residential pool. Data Miner reports 50,000+ scraping recipes (client-side, no proxy pool) across multiple+ countries; Rayobyte reports 36M+ IPs across 100+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Data Miner or Rayobyte?
Rayobyte 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 — Data Miner is typically picked for Browser-extension scraper (Chrome/Edge) workloads, while Rayobyte is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Data Miner or Rayobyte?
Rayobyte 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 Data Miner gates dedicated account managers and Rayobyte gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Data Miner or Rayobyte in 2026?
Pick Data Miner when Chrome and Edge browser extension that scrapes data from web pages into CSV or Excel files using pre-made or c. Pick Rayobyte when All proxy types with pay-as-you-go plans. Most teams that consider both end up with Rayobyte.