The verdict
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) wins on 6 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.
ScrapingAnt vs Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, ScrapingAnt or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
On the entry tier, Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. ScrapingAnt starts at $19.00/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, ScrapingAnt or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) has the larger advertised residential pool. ScrapingAnt reports 3M+ rotating proxies across 100+ countries across 100+ 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, ScrapingAnt 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 — ScrapingAnt is typically picked for ["Scraping API" workloads, while Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, ScrapingAnt 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 ScrapingAnt gates dedicated account managers and Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick ScrapingAnt or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) in 2026?
Pick ScrapingAnt when ScrapingAnt is a web scraping API with headless Chrome, 3M+ rotating residential/datacenter proxies, JS render. 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).