Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)
E-commerce analytics software
Web data providers software
Data extraction tools
Proxy network software
Confidentiality software
E-commerce software
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What is Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is a proxy network and web data access platform used to route traffic through residential, datacenter, and mobile IP addresses for web data collection and testing. It targets data teams, growth and e-commerce analysts, and developers who need to access geo-specific content, reduce blocking, and support automated data extraction workflows. The product combines proxy infrastructure with APIs and tooling intended for web scraping and site access at scale, rather than end-user privacy browsing.
Multiple proxy network types
Decodo provides access to residential, datacenter, and mobile proxy pools, which supports different cost, speed, and block-resistance tradeoffs. This flexibility helps teams choose an IP type aligned to their target sites and extraction volume. It also supports geo-targeting use cases such as localized pricing, SERP checks, and marketplace monitoring.
Developer-oriented access options
The platform is typically used via APIs, proxy endpoints, and account controls suited to automation. This fits engineering-led data extraction pipelines where proxies are one component alongside crawlers and parsers. Compared with analytics-only tools in the reference set, Decodo focuses on data access and collection rather than attribution or on-site behavior analytics.
Supports web data collection workflows
Decodo is positioned to support web data acquisition for e-commerce intelligence, including price monitoring and catalog availability checks. Proxy rotation and location selection can reduce friction when collecting data from sites that rate-limit or block repeated requests. This makes it a practical infrastructure layer for teams building their own extraction and monitoring systems.
Not an analytics suite
Decodo does not replace e-commerce analytics, attribution, or customer journey tools; it primarily enables access to web data. Users still need separate systems for data modeling, dashboards, and business metrics. Organizations expecting an end-to-end analytics product will need additional software and integration work.
Compliance and policy burden
Using proxy networks for data extraction can raise legal, contractual, and ethical considerations depending on target sites, jurisdictions, and data types. Customers typically must implement their own governance, consent, and acceptable-use controls. Internal security reviews may require additional documentation and monitoring before deployment.
Performance varies by target site
Success rates, latency, and blocking behavior depend heavily on the websites being accessed and the extraction pattern. Some targets may require additional techniques (session handling, browser automation, fingerprint management, or request throttling) beyond proxies. As a result, outcomes can be inconsistent without ongoing tuning and operational oversight.
Plan & Pricing
Residential Proxies (GB-pack tiers shown on official site)
| Plan (GB) | Price (per GB) | Total (as shown) & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | $2.00 /GB | Total: $12 $4 + VAT billed monthly (display shows promo/discount codes). Start free trial link on site. |
| 8 GB | $1.80 /GB | Total: $44 $14.5 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 25 GB | $1.70 /GB | Total: $130 $42.9 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 50 GB | $1.60 /GB | Total: $245 $80.9 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 100 GB | $1.50 /GB | Total: $450 $148.5 + VAT billed monthly. |
| Pay As You Go | $3.50 /GB | Total: $3.5 + VAT (wallet-based PAYG available on dashboard). |
| 250 GB (Enterprise promo) | $2.00 /GB | Total: $1000 $500 + VAT billed monthly (RESI50 promo available). |
| 500 GB (Enterprise promo) | $1.75 /GB | Total: $1750 $875 + VAT billed monthly (RESI50). |
| 1000 GB (Enterprise promo) | $1.50 /GB | Total: $3000 $1500 + VAT billed monthly (RESI50). |
Notes: page shows discounts/promo codes (e.g., RESI50, NOIDEA67) and a 14-day money-back policy.
Buy Proxy Servers (shared & datacenter packs shown on "Buy proxies" page)
| Plan (GB) | Price (per GB) | Total & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 50 GB | $0.60 /GB | Total: $30 + VAT billed monthly (Pay/GB product). |
| 100 GB | $0.55 /GB | Total: $60 $55 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 300 GB | $0.53 /GB | Total: $180 $160 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 1000 GB | $0.50 /GB | Total: $600 $500 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 2000 GB | $0.48 /GB | Total: $1200 $950 + VAT billed monthly. |
Datacenter (example shown)
| Plan | Price | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Datacenter 50 GB | $0.57 /GB | Total: $28.5 + VAT billed monthly |
Other examples on the Buy page: Mobile/ISP/Residential quick entries (site shows sample 2 GB residential/mobile offers and ISP per-GB/IP pricing).
Web Scraping API (official Web Scraping / SERP / eCommerce / Social pages)
| Plan (requests) | Unit price | Total & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5K requests | FREE PLAN — $0 /1K req | Free plan (2.5K requests shown as free). Start free plan link available on site. |
| 23K requests | $0.88 /1K req (after promo) | Total: $20 + VAT billed monthly (SCRAPE30 promo noted). |
| 82K requests | $0.84 /1K req (after promo) | Total: $69 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 216K requests | $0.81 /1K req (after promo) | Total: $179 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 455K requests | $0.77 /1K req (after promo) | Total: $349 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 950K requests | $0.74 /1K req (after promo) | Total: $699 + VAT billed monthly. |
| 2M requests | $0.70 /1K req (after promo) | Total: $1399 + VAT billed monthly (buy option available). |
Additional Core/Advanced tiers and larger-volume (paid) plans shown (e.g., 90K requests for $29, 700K for $99, up to multi-million request packages). Site lists other scraping products (SERP, eCommerce, Social) with similar tiering and a stated "starts from $0.08 /1K req" for large-volume plans.
Free-trial & refund notes (from official pages): 3-day free trial with 100 MB is available for Residential proxies (new users). Many proxy and scraper pages show "Start free trial" links and the site documents a 14-day money-back policy for eligible purchases. Scraping APIs specifically show a permanent free-plan tier for small usage. (All above details are taken directly from Decodo's official pricing pages.)
