The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. 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 Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, NodeMaven or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
On the entry tier, NodeMaven is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. NodeMaven starts at $2.00/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, NodeMaven or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) has the larger advertised residential pool. NodeMaven reports 30M+ residential + 1M+ mobile IPs across 195+ countries (1,400+ cities) 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, NodeMaven 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 — NodeMaven is typically picked for residential workloads, while Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, NodeMaven or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
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 Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick NodeMaven or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) in 2026?
Pick NodeMaven when Premium residential proxies for developers. 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 either based on price or specific use-case fit.