Decodo Alternative (2026): Simpler Proxies, Better Value
Decodo is a capable, broad data platform, but teams focused only on proxy infrastructure often prefer a simpler buying model.
Focused proxy infrastructure without platform overhead
More generous trial and lower barrier to evaluate
Unlimited bandwidth option Decodo does not offer
99.9%
Uptime
195+
Locations
120M+
Residential IPs
<500ms
Latency
Comparison
ProxyScrape vs Decodo
ProxyScrape
Decodo
Summary
Choose if
Choose ProxyScrape if you want reliable proxies without paying for platform features you will not use.
Choose Decodo if you need full scraping-stack tooling (APIs, templates, browser extensions).
Overview
The Core Difference
16 residential plans
Unlimited Residential no-GB-cap model
Non-expiry option
Residential entry pricing can be low
Broader scraping platform add-ons
115M+ residential IPs
This is not just a pricing difference. It is a decodo strategy difference.
Feature
Residential IP pool
120M+
115M+
Residential price at 10 GB
$35.50 ($3.55/GB)
~$20 ($2/GB)
Unlimited residential
Yes
No
Mobile coverage
US, UK, AT
160+ locations
Non-expiry billing
Yes
No
Web Scraping API
No
Yes
Unlimited residential proxies
Major advantage
Fixed cost based on connection speed in Mbps
No bandwidth limits and no overage charges
Predictable spend for high-throughput teams
Per-GB billing applies across Decodo plans
Costs increase linearly with every additional GB used
No equivalent fixed-rate unlimited model
Price comparison at common tiers
10 GB
$35.50
~$60 (~41% saving)
100 GB
$280
~$400 (~30% saving)
1 TB
$1,500
$2,500 (40% saving)
Lower barrier to start
Residential trial
1 GB for $2
Not available
Datacenter trial
100 proxies, 10 GB, 7 days, free
Limited or not publicly listed
Minimum entry
$18.25
Higher entry threshold
Flexible billing that matches your workflow
Difference
30-day, 60-day, 90-day, or non-expiry billing
Non-expiry traffic carries over indefinitely
Monthly billing is the default approach
Unused traffic usually expires at billing boundaries
UDP support via SOCKS5
ProxyScrape's Unlimited Residential plan supports UDP through SOCKS5 for non-HTTP workflows.
ProxyScrape Wins
Where ProxyScrape Wins
Unlimited residential proxies
Fixed cost based on connection speed in Mbps
Pay a predictable price based on the connection speed you need. No hidden fees or variable pricing.
No bandwidth limits and no overage charges
Enjoy true unlimited bandwidth on all plans with zero overage fees, no matter how much you scale.
Predictable spend for high-throughput teams
Budget with confidence and scale your operations without worrying about unexpected costs.
NETWORK BREAKDOWN
Explore our products
Premium Datacenter
from $0.02 / proxy
Unmatched speed and reliability
Unlimited bandwidth
HTTP & SOCKS5
Residential Proxy
from $1.15 / GB
Large global residential pool
Country / state / city geo-targeting
HTTP & SOCKS5
Unlimited Residential
from $87.6 / day
Unmatched speed and reliability
Auto-rotation
HTTP & SOCKS5
Dedicated Proxy
from $1.4 / proxy
Available in the US
Unlimited bandwidth
Unlimited concurrent sessions
Migration
Switching Is Simple
Update the proxy endpoint hostname
Point your applications to the ProxyScrape endpoint.
Keep the same username:password or IP whitelist auth
Your current authentication method will continue to work.
Keep rotation and session handling logic unchanged
No changes needed to your existing integration.
If you depend on Decodo continent-level targeting, that usually maps to country-level targeting on ProxyScrape.
FAQ
FAQ
- At many per-GB tiers, ProxyScrape is materially cheaper.
- At sustained volume, Unlimited Residential can reduce effective costs further.
- 1 GB residential trial for $2
- Free 7-day datacenter trial (100 proxies, 10 GB)