The verdict
Oxylabs wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick Oxylabs for most teams that need premium proxy provider for enterprises with 177m+ ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Oxylabs vs Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Oxylabs or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
On the entry tier, Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Oxylabs starts at $4.00/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, Oxylabs or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Oxylabs has the larger advertised residential pool. Oxylabs reports 177M+ 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, Oxylabs or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) 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 — Oxylabs is typically picked for ["residential" workloads, while Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Oxylabs or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Oxylabs 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 Oxylabs gates dedicated account managers and Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Oxylabs or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) in 2026?
Pick Oxylabs when Premium proxy provider for enterprises with 177M+ IPs. 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 Oxylabs.