Smartproxy vs SOAX
We put Smartproxy and SOAX 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 SOAX (Residential & Mobile, $6.60/GB) both target serious proxy users, but they win on different axes. SOAX is cheaper ($6.60/GB vs $7.00/GB) — roughly 1× 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.
SOAX distinguishes itself with strong mobile proxy infrastructure useful for mobile app testing. Their pool tops out at 15M IPs and at $6.60/GB the value proposition is weak for most use cases.
Smartproxy vs SOAX: the numbers
Spec-by-spec
| Price | $7.00/GB vs $6.60/GB |
|---|---|
| Pool size | 55M+ IPs vs 15M+ IPs |
| Countries | 195 vs 195 |
| Uptime | 99.7% vs 99.5% |
| Speed | Fast vs Moderate |
| Support | 24/7 Live Chat vs Live Chat |
| Anonymity | High vs High |
| Rating | 4.5★ vs 4.3★ |
Smartproxy wins on
- Excellent beginner-friendly dashboard
- Strong documentation and tutorials
- 55M+ residential IPs globally
- Reliable customer support
SOAX wins on
- Strong mobile proxy network
- Good rotation controls
- 195-country coverage
- Flexible plan structure
Verdict
Our pick: Smartproxy. It edges ahead on our rating (4.5★ vs 4.3★). That said, choose SOAX if you specifically need strong mobile proxy network.
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.