Smartproxy Alternatives

Looking for a reliable Smartproxy alternative? Both SOAX and Smartproxy offer a range of tools to help you collect web data at scale. Read our expert analysis to compare the differences in features, pricing, and performance.

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SOAX

SOAX is a leading data extraction provider offering a suite of products, including proxies, scraping APIs, and a Web Unblocker. Serving both individuals as well as businesses of all sizes, we provide ethically-sourced IPs across 195+ countries. Our intuitive dashboard and reliable infrastructure make us a top choice for tasks like web scraping, market research, price monitoring, and more.

Smartproxy

Smartproxy delivers a broad proxy network that includes residential, datacenter, and mobile proxies. Known for its global coverage and ease of use, Smartproxy is effective for web scraping and accessing restricted content. The company offers flexible subscription plans and dedicated customer support, ensuring users have access to reliable and secure proxies.

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Top reasons to consider SOAX as an alternative to Smartproxy

SOAX is an award-winning data extraction platform

SOAX stands out against the rest as a leading data extraction platform, demonstrated by our numerous awards and incredible 4.8/5 satisfaction rating on G2.

Top rated on G2, Capterra and Trustpilot
Rated as a Leader, High Performer, Best Support and Easiest To Do Business With in G2's 2025 Winter reports
Trusted by hundreds of businesses and thousands of customers globally

Powerful data extraction tools at your fingertips

SOAX gives you access to web scraping APIs, datasets, proxies and a Web Unblocker so you can spend less time gathering data and more time putting it to work. You can level up your data collection with our unique AI Scraper that can intelligently extract data from any website, using natural language requests.

Ethically-sourced residential, mobile, ISP and datacenter proxies
Ecommerce and SERP scraper APIs, plus an AI Scraper with natural language processing
Web Unblocker to bypass blocks, bans and CAPTCHAs

A closer look at SOAX vs. Smartproxy

		Smartproxy
Based in	UK	USA
G2 rating	4.9 (50 reviews)	4.6 (169 reviews)
Proxies available	Residential, mobile, datacenter, ISP	Residential, mobile, datacenter, ISP
Protocols supported	HTTP(S) / SOCKS5	HTTP(S) / SOCKS5
Pricing	SOAX's tiered pricing model gradually scales up according to need	Up to six plans available per proxy type plus pay-as-you-go option
IP pool	191m + ethically-sourced IPs	Smartproxy has an advertised IP pool exceeding 65+ million
Coverage	Coverage across 195+ countries globally	Global coverage in 195+ locations
Response time	Response times up to 1.05 seconds (source: Proxyway)	Smartproxy delivers response times of up to 2.25 seconds (source: Proxyway)
Success rate	99.03% average success rate (source: Proxyway)	Smartproxy achieves an average success rate of up to 93.40% (source: Proxyway)
Support	Round-the-clock assistance from engineers to resolve issues, via email and live chat	24/7 support available plus dedicated help center
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Comparison data correct as at 01 October 2024

Features of our proxies

191M+ ethically sourced proxies across 195 countries.

Unlimited concurrent sessions

With SOAX proxies, you can have as many connections as you need, all at the same time. No more limitations or restrictions.

Ethically sourced proxies

When it comes to proxies, we believe in providing you with the best of both worlds. Our proxies are both reliable and ethically sourced.

99.9% network uptime

With 99.9% uptime, our residential proxy network guarantees that you will never experience disruptions or downtime.

Automatic IP rotation

Say goodbye to blocked scrapers. Our residential proxies automatically rotate IP addresses, ensuring you enjoy an uninterrupted scraping experience.

Sticky sessions

Establish customizable sticky sessions that use the same entry point and an unchanging IP address for each new request, giving you a continuous online identity.

Multiple protocols

SOAX proxies work with HTTP(S), SOCKS5, and UDP/QUIC protocols. This means you can enjoy a smooth, uninterrupted connection, no matter what protocol you're using.

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How businesses are using SOAX

SOAX offers flexible plans and pricing suitable for individuals and businesses of all sizes. While some users may find providers like Smartproxy suitable for their needs, SOAX provides customizable solutions that may be more efficient and cost-effective for a broader range of industries and use cases.

Data collection

Scrape public data without interruptions from CAPTCHAs or blocks.

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Cybersecurity

Identify security threats, prevent data loss, conduct testing and safeguard your business infrastructure.

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Price monitoring

Monitor prices on Amazon, eBay and more. Track competitors and view regional pricing variations to refine your pricing strategies.

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Consumer trends

Gain insights into global consumer behaviors, essential for marketers, researchers and business owners.

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SEO monitoring

Scrape Google, Bing and DuckDuckGo. Analyze SEO performance and research competitors with our location-specific proxies.

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Brand protection

Detect faulty ads, unauthorized intellectual property use, or negative brand mentions. Track counterfeit products or online brand misuse.

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