The verdict
NodeMaven wins on 6 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick NodeMaven for most teams that need premium residential proxies for developers, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
NodeMaven vs Scrapfly — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, NodeMaven or Scrapfly?
On the entry tier, NodeMaven is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. NodeMaven starts at $2.00/GB and Scrapfly starts at $30.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, NodeMaven or Scrapfly?
NodeMaven has the larger advertised residential pool. NodeMaven reports 30M+ residential + 1M+ mobile IPs across 195+ countries (1,400+ cities) across 195+ countries; Scrapfly reports Real residential + datacenter + mobile pool, ASP engine with stealth Chromium 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, NodeMaven or Scrapfly?
NodeMaven 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 — NodeMaven is typically picked for residential workloads, while Scrapfly is often chosen for Scraping API use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, NodeMaven or Scrapfly?
NodeMaven 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 NodeMaven gates dedicated account managers and Scrapfly gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick NodeMaven or Scrapfly in 2026?
Pick NodeMaven when Premium residential proxies for developers. Pick Scrapfly when Observability-first scraping API with per-request cost telemetry, pay-on-success anti-bot bypass, and unified . Most teams that consider both end up with NodeMaven.