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

Bright Data vs ProxyScrape

Side-by-side comparison of Bright Data and ProxyScrape 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 ProxyScrape (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

ProxyScrape

Est. 2018 • Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions

ResidentialDatacenterISPMobile

Long-standing proxy provider offering Rotating Residential, Unlimited Residential, Premium Datacenter, Dedicated Datacenter, Dedicated ISP, and Mobile proxies alongside community proxy scraping tools.

Residential / GB$2.85 / GB

Starting Price / IPFrom $0.03 / IP

Geographic Coverage120+ Countries

ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, 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	ProxyScrape
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	ProxyScrape
Residential Starting Rate (per GB)	$8.40 / GB	$2.85 / GB
Published Pricing Summary	$8.40 / GB (Residential PAYG) • Datacenter from $0.60 / IP • Mobile from $24.00 / GB	$2.85 / GB Rotating Residential (down to $1.15 / GB at volume; $1.00 1GB trial) • Unlimited Residential (flat-rate speed tiers) • Premium Datacenter from $0.025 / IP / mo ($25 / mo for 1,000 IPs) • Dedicated Datacenter from $1.90 / IP / mo • Dedicated ISP from $1.65–$3.44 / IP / mo • Mobile from $7.50 / GB
Datacenter Proxy Pricing	Datacenter Proxies: From $0.60 / IP + bandwidth or $0.90 / GB	Premium Datacenter (Shared Pool): From $25.00 / mo for 1,000 shared IPs (~$0.025 / IP / mo; unmetered bandwidth) • Dedicated Datacenter (Private IPs): From $1.40 to $1.90 / IP / mo (5-IP starter pack = $9.50 / mo)
ISP (Static Residential) Pricing	ISP (Static Residential): From $1.30 / IP or $15.00 / GB	Dedicated ISP Proxies (Static Residential): From $1.65 to $3.44 / IP / mo (5-IP starter pack = $17.20 / mo; unlimited bandwidth)
Mobile Proxy Pricing	Mobile Proxies: From $24.00 / GB (Pay-As-You-Go)	Mobile Proxies (3G/4G/5G): From $7.50 / GB on starter plans down to $1.15 / GB on enterprise monthly volume
Starting Rate per IP	$0.60 / IP	$0.03 / IP
Billing Structure	Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions	Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions
Minimum Outlay / Deposit	$1.00	$1.00
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	ProxyScrape
Geographic Coverage & Targeting	195 Countries (Country, City, ZIP, Carrier & ASN targeting)	120+ Countries (Country, Region, City & ISP targeting)
Documented Country Count	195+ Countries	120+ Countries
Supported Protocols	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS5	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS4SOCKS5
Rotation & Sticky Sessions	Per-request rotation or custom sticky session IDs (session persistence)	Per-request rotation or sticky sessions up to 60 minutes for residential; static dedicated IPs for datacenter and ISP; dynamic rotation for mobile
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 ($2.85/GB base, down to $1.15/GB at volume, $1 trial)Unlimited Residential (Throughput-based flat rate with no GB caps)Premium Shared Datacenter ($25/mo for 1,000 shared IPs, ~$0.025/IP)Dedicated Datacenter ($1.40–$1.90/IP/mo private server IPs)Dedicated ISP Proxies (From $1.65–$3.44/IP/mo static residential)Mobile Proxies ($7.50/GB starter down to $1.15/GB enterprise)Separate Free Proxy List Community Tool (Public scraper, no SLA)HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 Protocol Compatibility
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://proxyscrape.com/pricing ↗

Trade-Offs Breakdown

Verified Pros & Cons: Bright Data vs ProxyScrape

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

ProxyScrape

Rank #null

✓ Verified Strengths (Pros)

Comprehensive 6-tier proxy catalog covering Rotating Residential, Unlimited Residential, Shared Datacenter, Dedicated Datacenter, Dedicated ISP, and Mobile networks
Ultra-low cost shared datacenter tier starting at ~$25/month for 1,000 IPs (~$0.025/proxy) with unmetered bandwidth
Unlimited Residential plan option removes per-gigabyte bandwidth metering in favor of flat-rate connection speed limits (Mbps)
Accessible entry testing with a $1.00 1GB residential trial and a free public proxy list tool for testing open protocols

✕ Documented Limitations (Cons)

Starter rates for mobile proxies ($7.50/GB) and dedicated ISP proxies ($3.44/IP on the 5-IP pack) carry significant small-volume premiums before bulk discounts apply
Free Proxy List is an open public aggregator with high latency, frequent downtime, and no security guarantees—unsuitable for commercial production workflows
Advertised IP network sizes (e.g. 10M–120M+ residential IPs) and 99%+ uptime claims represent provider-reported metrics rather than third-party lab benchmarks

Selection Verdict

How to Choose Between Bright Data and ProxyScrape

Selecting between Bright Data and ProxyScrape 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 ProxyScrape

Developers and scraping teams requiring ultra-affordable shared datacenter IPs, flat-rate throughput residential pipelines without GB accounting, or starter residential testing via $1 trials.

Look elsewhere if: You expect the Free Proxy List to function as a reliable commercial proxy service, or require low-volume mobile traffic without paying high $7.50/GB starter rates.

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