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 in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). 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.