Bright Data vs GeoSurf
We put Bright Data and GeoSurf side by side on price, pool depth, coverage and reliability. Below you'll find a data-backed comparison, setup guidance, and the questions buyers actually ask before committing.
Bright Data (Residential & ISP, $8.40/GB) and GeoSurf (Residential, $9.00/GB) both target serious proxy users, but they win on different axes. Bright Data is cheaper ($8.40/GB vs $9.00/GB) — roughly 1× the gap.
Bright Data operates the world's largest disclosed residential proxy network. Their compliance infrastructure makes them the default for regulated industries. At $8.40/GB they are 12x more expensive than Cheapest-Proxies.
GeoSurf focuses on ad verification with granular geographic targeting. Their 3.5M IP pool is tiny by modern standards and at $9.00/GB they charge 12x more than Cheapest-Proxies.
Bright Data vs GeoSurf: the numbers
Spec-by-spec
| Price | $8.40/GB vs $9.00/GB |
|---|---|
| Pool size | 72M+ IPs vs 3.5M+ IPs |
| Countries | 195 vs 130 |
| Uptime | 99.8% vs 99.0% |
| Speed | Fast vs Moderate |
| Support | Business Hours + Enterprise vs Business Hours |
| Anonymity | High vs Moderate |
| Rating | 4.7★ vs 4★ |
Bright Data wins on
- Largest disclosed residential pool (72M+ IPs)
- Strict ethical sourcing and compliance
- Excellent developer tooling and APIs
- Dedicated enterprise support
GeoSurf wins on
- Granular geographic targeting
- Good ad-tech integrations
- Browser extension available
Verdict
Our pick: Bright Data. It edges ahead on our rating (4.7★ vs 4★) and is cheaper at $8.40/GB. That said, choose GeoSurf if you specifically need granular geographic targeting.
For most buyers, the winning move is to start on the lowest verified price with a large pool, then scale once success rates hold.
Frequently asked questions
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Our take: match the proxy type to the target, keep sessions sticky where you need continuity, and never overpay for capacity you won't use.