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Smartproxy alternatives

Looking for a reliable Smartproxy alternative? Both SOAX and Smartproxy offer 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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About SOAX

SOAX is a data extraction provider offering a wide range of products including proxies, scraping APIs, datasets and a Web Unblocker. Catering to individuals and businesses of all sizes, we offer ethically-sourced IPs in more than 195 countries. Our user-friendly dashboard and robust infrastructure make us a preferred choice for tasks such as web scraping, market research, price monitoring and much more.

About 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.

Top reasons to consider SOAX as an alternative to Smartproxy

SOAX is an award-winning proxy provider

From individual reviews to expert awards, SOAX stands out as a leading proxy and data extraction platform, demonstrated by our industry-beating 4.8/5 satisfaction rate on G2.
  • Top rated on G2, Capterra and Trustpilot
  • Trusted by thousands of customers globally
  • Rated as a Leader, High Performer, Best Support and Easiest To Do Business With in G2's 2024 Spring reports
    Web unblocker
    Proxyway Best Starter Package
    SourceForge top performer
    G2 high performer spring 2024
    Proxy network leader spring 2024
    G2 best support spring 2024
    G2 easiest to do business with Spring 2024
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    Data extraction tools at your fingertips

    SOAX provides proxies, web scraping APIs, datasets, and a Web Unblocker to help you with your data collection needs. Plus, our AI Scraper can intelligently extract data from simple natural language requests.
    • Ethically-sourced residential, mobile, ISP and datacenter proxies
    • Ecommerce, social media and SERP scraper APIs, plus an AI Scraper with natural language processing
    • Web Unblocker to bypass blocks, bans and CAPTCHAs
      Market

      A closer look at SOAX vs. Smartproxy

      Smartproxy
      Based in UK USA
      G2 rating 4.8 (56 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 flexible, tiered pricing structure gradually scales up according to need, with bespoke plans available for larger businesses 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

      Comparison data last updated 28 August 2024

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      Features of our proxies

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

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

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

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

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Top-rated proxy infrastructure

      SOAX is rated 4.8/5 stars on G2 reviews

      See what our customers say

      The best proxy product - I love the sticky sessions feature.

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      Ibrahim B.

      Efficient and reliable - a game changer for online data management!

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      Amr A.

      One of the most beneficial aspects of SOAX is its extensive worldwide IP pool.

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      Estahad M.

      Considering a switch to SOAX from Smartproxy or another provider? Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you meet your data collection goals.

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