Head-to-Head Proxy ComparisonVerified Public Specifications (Oct 2026)

Bright Data vs Infatica

Side-by-side comparison of Bright Data and Infatica across supported proxy types, residential pricing per GB, datacenter & ISP pricing, geographic coverage, protocols, session rotation, authentication, platform features, and pros & cons.

Editorial Rankings & Factual Comparison Notice: Bright Data (Rank #2) and Infatica (Rank #—) are compared below using verified public documentation (our editorial rankings feature 2Captcha Proxy at #1). Missing specifications are marked Not available.

Provider 1Rank #2

Bright Data

Est. 2014 • Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions

ResidentialDatacenterISPMobile

Enterprise web data platform offering residential, datacenter, static ISP, and mobile proxy networks with open-source Proxy Manager tooling and granular geo-targeting.

Residential / GB$8.40 / GB

Starting Price / IPFrom $0.60 / IP

Geographic Coverage195+ Countries

ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5

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Provider 2Cataloged

Infatica

Est. 2019 • Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions

ResidentialDatacenterISPMobile

Global proxy network provider headquartered in Singapore, providing Rotating Residential IPv4, Residential IPv6, Static ISP, Mobile, Shared Datacenter, and Dedicated Datacenter proxies.

Residential / GB$4.00 / GB

Starting Price / IPFrom $1.10 / IP

Geographic Coverage150+ Countries

ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5

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Network Coverage

Supported Proxy Network Types

Side-by-side availability across Residential, Datacenter, Static ISP, and Mobile proxy pools.

Proxy Network Type	Bright Data	Infatica
Residential Proxies (Rotating & Sticky) Household ISP-assigned IPs supporting automatic rotation and sticky sessions	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
Datacenter Proxies (Dedicated & Shared) High-speed IPv4/IPv6 cloud server subnets for bulk concurrency	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
ISP / Static Residential Proxies Static consumer ASN-registered IPs hosted on server backbones	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
Mobile Carrier Proxies (3G / 4G / 5G / LTE) Cellular gateway IPs routed through carrier CGNAT pools	✓ Supported	✓ Supported

Pricing Comparison

Residential Pricing per GB, Datacenter & ISP Rates

Verified pricing across residential bandwidth per GB, datacenter and static ISP per-IP/bandwidth plans, and minimum account outlays.

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Pricing Category	Bright Data	Infatica
Residential Starting Rate (per GB)	$8.40 / GB	$4.00 / GB
Published Pricing Summary	$8.40 / GB (Residential PAYG) • Datacenter from $0.60 / IP • Mobile from $24.00 / GB	$4.00 / GB Rotating Residential PAYG ($3.84 / GB on 25 GB monthly pack, down to $2.60 / GB) • Residential IPv6 from $6.00 / GB • Shared Rotating DC from $0.60 / GB PAYG ($0.30 / GB volume) • Dedicated DC from $1.10 / IP / mo • Static ISP from $1.95 / IP / mo • Mobile from $8.00 / GB PAYG
Datacenter Proxy Pricing	Datacenter Proxies: From $0.60 / IP + bandwidth or $0.90 / GB	Shared Rotating Datacenter (Pay-As-You-Go): $0.60 / GB (50 GB pack = $29.00; scales to $0.30 / GB at 2 TB) • Dedicated Datacenter (Private Static IPs): From $1.10 to $2.61 / IP / mo (unmetered traffic)
ISP (Static Residential) Pricing	ISP (Static Residential): From $1.30 / IP or $15.00 / GB	Static ISP Proxies (Static Residential): From $1.95 to $3.00 / IP / mo (minimum monthly packages start at $144.00)
Mobile Proxy Pricing	Mobile Proxies: From $24.00 / GB (Pay-As-You-Go)	Mobile Proxies (3G/4G/5G/LTE): $8.00 / GB PAYG (monthly packages from $45.00 / mo, down to $4.00 / GB at volume)
Starting Rate per IP	$0.60 / IP	$1.10 / IP
Billing Structure	Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions	Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions
Minimum Outlay / Deposit	$1.00	$4.00
Accepted Payment Methods	Credit CardPayPalWire TransferAlipay	Credit CardCryptoPayPalWire Transfer

Technical Capabilities

Locations, Protocols, Session Rotation & Authentication

Side-by-side comparison of geo-targeting granularity, supported connection protocols, sticky session durations, authentication methods, and platform tooling.

Technical Dimension	Bright Data	Infatica
Geographic Coverage & Targeting	195 Countries (Country, City, ZIP, Carrier & ASN targeting)	150+ Countries (Country, City & ASN targeting)
Documented Country Count	195+ Countries	150+ Countries
Supported Protocols	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS5	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS5
Rotation & Sticky Sessions	Per-request rotation or custom sticky session IDs (session persistence)	Per-request dynamic rotation, customizable timed rotation (5 to 60 minutes), or sticky sessions for stateful workflows
Authentication Methods	Username / PasswordIP Whitelisting	Username / PasswordIP Whitelisting
Documented Platform Features	Open-Source Proxy ManagerCountry, City, ZIP & ASN Targeting4 Proxy Network TypesBrowser Extension & APIDedicated Account Controls	Rotating Residential IPv4 ($4.00/GB PAYG, down to $2.60/GB at volume)Residential IPv6 Proxies (From $6.00/GB for modern IPv6 scraping)Shared Rotating Datacenter ($0.60/GB PAYG, down to $0.30/GB at volume)Dedicated Datacenter Proxies (From $1.10/IP/mo unmetered bandwidth)Static ISP Proxies (From $1.95/IP/mo genuine residential ASNs)Mobile Proxies ($8.00/GB PAYG, packages from $45/mo)Flexible Billing: PAYG, Monthly Plans & 20% Annual DiscountsHTTP, HTTPS & SOCKS5 Protocols Supported
Integration Tools & Clients	PythonNode.jsGocURLPlaywrightPuppeteer	PythonNode.jsGocURLPlaywrightPuppeteer
Ranking Placement	Rank #2 (Editorial Ranking)	Not available
Official Documentation Source	https://brightdata.com/pricing/proxy-network ↗	https://infatica.io/pricing/ ↗

Trade-Offs Breakdown

Verified Pros & Cons: Bright Data vs Infatica

Bright Data

Rank #2

✓ Verified Strengths (Pros)

Covers all 4 major proxy types: Residential, Datacenter, Static ISP, and Mobile
Granular targeting down to Country, City, ZIP/Postal code, Carrier, and ASN
Includes open-source Proxy Manager application for local routing rules and waterfalls

✕ Documented Limitations (Cons)

Higher pay-as-you-go base rate for Residential ($8.40/GB) and Mobile ($24.00/GB) without monthly volume commits
Strict KYC compliance verification required for certain target categories and account tiers

Infatica

Rank #null

✓ Verified Strengths (Pros)

Comprehensive 6-product proxy suite spanning Rotating Residential IPv4, Residential IPv6, Static ISP, Mobile, Shared Datacenter, and Dedicated Datacenter networks
Genuine Pay-As-You-Go options available for Residential ($4.00/GB), Mobile ($8.00/GB), and Shared Datacenter ($0.60/GB) without forced recurring subscriptions
Offers both metered shared datacenter bandwidth ($0.30–$0.60/GB) and dedicated private datacenter IP leases (from ~$1.10/IP) with unmetered traffic
Granular geo-targeting down to country, city, and ASN across 150+ countries with customizable sticky session timers (5 to 60 minutes)

✕ Documented Limitations (Cons)

Static ISP proxies require substantial monthly package commitments (starting at $144/mo) rather than individual $2–$3 single-IP purchases
Pay-As-You-Go starting rates for Mobile ($8.00/GB) and IPv6 Residential ($6.00/GB) carry notable premiums compared to volume tiers
Published network metrics (15M+ residential IPs, 99%+ uptime) represent provider-reported claims rather than third-party lab benchmarks

Selection Verdict

How to Choose Between Bright Data and Infatica

Selecting between Bright Data and Infatica depends on the proxy network types, billing model, and session duration required by your workflow:

When to Choose Bright Data

Enterprise data collection teams needing all four proxy network types under one governance dashboard with ZIP-code and ASN-level routing.

Look elsewhere if: You want low-cost pay-as-you-go residential bandwidth without committing to monthly enterprise traffic tiers.

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When to Choose Infatica

Businesses and scraping teams seeking no-commitment PAYG residential or mobile traffic, low-cost shared rotating datacenter bandwidth, or large-scale IPv6 residential crawling.

Look elsewhere if: You need small 1–2 IP static ISP orders without meeting the $144/month minimum package threshold, or require completely free trials.

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