Bright Data vs Smartproxy
We put Bright Data and Smartproxy side by side on price, pool depth, coverage and reliability. We benchmark each option on the metrics that decide success: anonymity, uptime, geo-coverage, and cost per GB.
Bright Data (Residential & ISP, $8.40/GB) and Smartproxy (Residential & Datacenter, $7.00/GB) both target serious proxy users, but they win on different axes. Smartproxy is cheaper ($7.00/GB vs $8.40/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.
Smartproxy built its reputation on ease of use. At $7.00/GB they command a 10x premium over Cheapest-Proxies with no significant performance advantage to justify it.
Bright Data vs Smartproxy: the numbers
Spec-by-spec
| Price | $8.40/GB vs $7.00/GB |
|---|---|
| Pool size | 72M+ IPs vs 55M+ IPs |
| Countries | 195 vs 195 |
| Uptime | 99.8% vs 99.7% |
| Speed | Fast vs Fast |
| Support | Business Hours + Enterprise vs 24/7 Live Chat |
| Anonymity | High vs High |
| Rating | 4.7★ vs 4.5★ |
Bright Data wins on
- Largest disclosed residential pool (72M+ IPs)
- Strict ethical sourcing and compliance
- Excellent developer tooling and APIs
- Dedicated enterprise support
Smartproxy wins on
- Excellent beginner-friendly dashboard
- Strong documentation and tutorials
- 55M+ residential IPs globally
- Reliable customer support
Verdict
Our pick: Bright Data. It edges ahead on our rating (4.7★ vs 4.5★). That said, choose Smartproxy if you specifically need excellent beginner-friendly dashboard.
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.
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