Smartproxy vs LimeProxies
We put Smartproxy and LimeProxies 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.
Smartproxy (Residential & Datacenter, $7.00/GB) and LimeProxies (Datacenter (Dedicated), $3/IP/mo) both target serious proxy users, but they win on different axes. LimeProxies is cheaper ($3/IP/mo vs $7.00/GB) — roughly 2× the gap.
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.
LimeProxies focuses on high-performance dedicated datacenter proxies. Speed is their differentiator but datacenter IPs are increasingly fingerprinted by sophisticated anti-bot systems.
Smartproxy vs LimeProxies: the numbers
Spec-by-spec
| Price | $7.00/GB vs $3/IP/mo |
|---|---|
| Pool size | 55M+ IPs vs 500K+ IPs |
| Countries | 195 vs 40 |
| Uptime | 99.7% vs 99.7% |
| Speed | Fast vs Ultra-Fast |
| Support | 24/7 Live Chat vs 24/7 Chat |
| Anonymity | High vs Low |
| Rating | 4.5★ vs 4.1★ |
Smartproxy wins on
- Excellent beginner-friendly dashboard
- Strong documentation and tutorials
- 55M+ residential IPs globally
- Reliable customer support
LimeProxies wins on
- High-speed dedicated IPs
- Very high uptime
- Good for SEO tools
- Competitive datacenter pricing
Verdict
Our pick: Smartproxy. It edges ahead on our rating (4.5★ vs 4.1★). That said, choose LimeProxies if you specifically need high-speed dedicated ips.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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For most buyers, the winning move is to start on the lowest verified price with a large pool, then scale once success rates hold.