SmartProxy
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What is SmartProxy
SmartProxy is a proxy network service that provides access to rotating and static IP addresses (commonly residential, mobile, and datacenter) to route web traffic through intermediary nodes. It is used by teams that run web data collection, ad verification, brand protection, QA testing, and geo-restricted content checks. The product typically exposes access via proxy endpoints and APIs, with controls for location targeting, session persistence, and rotation behavior. It positions itself as a managed proxy provider rather than a full web-scraping platform.
Multiple proxy types available
SmartProxy commonly offers residential, mobile, and datacenter proxy options, which supports different performance and detection-risk tradeoffs. This lets users choose rotating IPs for broad crawling or sticky sessions for login-based workflows. Having multiple proxy pools in one vendor reduces the need to integrate separate providers. It also supports use cases that require specific IP classes (for example, mobile-only verification).
Geo-targeting and session controls
The service typically includes country (and in some cases region/city) targeting to simulate user presence in specific markets. Session persistence (“sticky” sessions) and configurable rotation intervals help maintain continuity for stateful browsing and multi-step flows. These controls are important for QA, localized content validation, and authenticated scraping. They also help reduce operational workarounds compared with basic rotating-only proxy offerings.
Standard integration interfaces
SmartProxy generally supports common proxy protocols and authentication methods (for example, username/password and IP whitelisting). This makes it straightforward to use with browsers, automation frameworks, and HTTP clients without custom SDK requirements. Teams can integrate it into existing scraping or testing pipelines with minimal code changes. Usage-based plans and dashboards are typically provided for monitoring consumption and managing credentials.
Not a full scraping stack
SmartProxy primarily provides network access (proxies) rather than an end-to-end extraction workflow. Users still need to manage crawling logic, parsing, retries, and data normalization in their own tooling. For organizations seeking a single product that handles rendering, anti-bot handling, and structured extraction, additional components may be required. This can increase engineering effort compared with more integrated web data platforms.
Compliance and policy diligence required
Proxy networks can be used for legitimate testing and data collection, but they also raise legal and contractual considerations depending on target sites and jurisdictions. Buyers typically need to validate acceptable-use policies, consent/collection practices, and internal governance before deployment. Some industries may require additional vendor due diligence around sourcing of IPs and data handling. These requirements can slow procurement and rollout.
Performance varies by target
Success rates and latency can vary significantly by destination site, geography, and IP pool conditions. Users may need to tune rotation, concurrency, and session settings to reach stable outcomes. High-security targets can still block requests, requiring additional mitigation (headers, browser automation, or specialized endpoints). This variability is common across proxy providers and can affect SLA expectations for time-sensitive workloads.
Plan & Pricing
Residential proxies (tiered monthly plans & PAYG)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | $2.00 per GB (Total $12 billed monthly) | Entry subscription shown on official site (promotional prices shown with discount codes). |
| 8 GB | $1.80 per GB (Total $44 billed monthly) | Subscription tier. |
| 25 GB | $1.70 per GB (Total $130 billed monthly) | Subscription tier. |
| 50 GB | $1.60 per GB (Total $245 billed monthly) | Subscription tier. |
| 100 GB | $1.50 per GB (Total $450 billed monthly) | Subscription tier. |
| Pay As You Go | $3.50 per GB (Total $3.50+ VAT) | One-off GB purchases via Wallet (no monthly subscription). FAQ text on site also references other transient PAYG values (see notes). |
Datacenter proxies (mixed models: Pay-per-GB and Pay-per-IP)
Pay-per-GB tiers (examples shown on official site):
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 GB | $0.60 per GB (Total $6 billed monthly) | Pay-per-GB option (unlimited IPs, pay for bandwidth). |
| 50 GB | $0.57 per GB (Total $28.5 billed monthly) | |
| 100 GB | $0.54 per GB (Total $54 billed monthly) | |
| 250 GB | $0.51 per GB (Total $127.5 billed monthly) | |
| 500 GB | $0.48 per GB (Total $240 billed monthly) | |
| 1000 GB | $0.45 per GB (Total $450 billed monthly) |
Pay-per-IP tiers (examples shown on official site):
| # IPs | Price | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 100 IPs | $0.035 per IP | Total: $3.50 billed monthly |
| 500 IPs | $0.031 per IP | Total: $15.70 billed monthly |
| 1000 IPs | $0.03 per IP | Total: $29.70 billed monthly |
| 4000 IPs | $0.026 per IP | Total: $105 billed monthly |
| 15000 IPs | $0.02 per IP | Total: $300 billed monthly |
Mobile proxies (tiered monthly plans & PAYG)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | $3.75 per GB (Total $7.5 billed monthly) | Entry subscription tier (promotional discounts visible). |
| 8 GB | $3.50 per GB (Total $28 billed monthly) | |
| 25 GB | $3.25 per GB (Total $81.3 billed monthly) | |
| 50 GB | $3.00 per GB (Total $150 billed monthly) | |
| 100 GB | $2.75 per GB (Total $275 billed monthly) | |
| Pay As You Go | $4.00 per GB (Total $4.00+ VAT) | One-off GB purchases via Wallet. |
ISP / Static residential proxies (per-IP subscription tiers)
| # IPs | Price per IP | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3 IPs | $3.33 per IP | Total: $9.99 billed monthly |
| 10 IPs | $2.90 per IP | Total: $29 billed monthly |
| 20 IPs | $2.80 per IP | Total: $56 billed monthly |
| 50 IPs | $2.70 per IP | Total: $135 billed monthly |
| 100 IPs | $2.60 per IP | Total: $260 billed monthly |
| 200 IPs | $2.50 per IP | Total: $500 billed monthly |
Notes & caveats (from the vendor's official pages):
- The vendor’s public site (Decodo — “Smartproxy is now Decodo”) displays promotional/discounted prices and discount codes that change displayed totals; some pages show multiple transient PAYG numbers (promotions and FAQ text) — prices may vary by promotion, payment method, and region.
- Enterprise / very large volumes: custom pricing / contact sales available for large/enterprise plans on all proxy types.
- Refund / trial: the site shows a 3-day free trial (100 MB residential trial) and a 14-day money-back policy for many plans (see site FAQ).
