The verdict
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) for most teams that need decodo (formerly smartproxy) — self-serve democratizer of the residential proxy market. 125m+ ips, transparent linear pricing from $3.75/gb, no commitment, award-winning support., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
IPRoyal vs Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, IPRoyal or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
On the entry tier, IPRoyal is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. IPRoyal starts at $3.50/GB and Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) starts at $3.75/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, IPRoyal or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) has the larger advertised residential pool. IPRoyal reports 32M+ IPs across 195+ countries; Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) reports 125M+ IPs (residential + mobile + ISP) 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, IPRoyal or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) 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 — IPRoyal is typically picked for ["residential" workloads, while Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, IPRoyal or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) 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 IPRoyal gates dedicated account managers and Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick IPRoyal or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) in 2026?
Pick IPRoyal when Ethical proxies with 32M+ IPs and crypto payments. Pick Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) when Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — self-serve democratizer of the residential proxy market. 125M+ IPs, transparent. Most teams that consider both end up with Decodo (formerly Smartproxy).