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
55M+
Residential IPs
<500ms
Latency
Summary
Quick Verdict
Choose ProxyScrape if
Choose ProxyScrape if you want reliable proxies without paying for platform features you will not use.
Choose Decodo if
Choose Decodo if you need full scraping-stack tooling (APIs, templates, browser extensions).
Overview
The Core Difference
ProxyScrape
16 residential plans
Unlimited Residential no-GB-cap model
Non-expiry option
Decodo
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.
Comparison
ProxyScrape vs Decodo: Real Comparison
| Feature | ProxyScrape | Decodo |
|---|---|---|
| Residential IP pool | 55M+ | 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 |
Advantages
Where ProxyScrape Wins
Unlimited residential proxies
ProxyScrape
• Fixed cost based on connection speed in Mbps
• No bandwidth limits and no overage charges
• Predictable spend for high-throughput teams
Decodo
• 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
| Volume | ProxyScrape | Decodo | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GB | $35.50 | ~$60 | ~41% |
| 100 GB | $280 | ~$400 | ~30% |
| 1 TB | $1,500 | $2,500 | 40% |
Lower barrier to start
| ProxyScrape | Decodo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
ProxyScrape
• 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, or non-expiry billing
• Non-expiry traffic carries over indefinitely
Decodo
• 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.
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
Trade-offs
Where Decodo Wins
1. Lower per-GB residential pricing
• $2/GB entry vs ProxyScrape’s $3.55/GB at 10 GB
• Meaningful advantage at low-to-mid volumes
2. Larger IP pools
• 115M+ residential vs 55M+
• 500K+ datacenter vs 40K
• 10M+ mobile vs 12K+ daily
3. Broader mobile coverage
• 160+ locations vs US, UK, and Austria only
4. Full scraping platform
• Web Scraping API, Site Unblocker, Scraping Templates, AI Parser
• Valuable if you need more than raw proxy infrastructure
Decision
When to Choose
When ProxyScrape Is the Better Choice
Choose ProxyScrape if you:
• Need predictable costs at high volume
• Prefer flexible or non-expiry billing
• Want to validate with a low-commitment paid trial
• Need broad product coverage from one account
When Decodo Is the Better Choice
Choose Decodo if you:
• Need low per-GB entry pricing
• Need wide mobile location coverage
• Need integrated scraping APIs and extension workflow
Migration
Switching Is Simple
Migration from Decodo to ProxyScrape usually requires:
Update the proxy endpoint hostname
Keep the same username:password or IP whitelist auth
Keep rotation and session handling logic unchanged
If you depend on Decodo continent-level targeting, that usually maps to country-level targeting on ProxyScrape.
Test before switching with $2FAQ
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)
Takeaway
Final Takeaway
Decodo is optimized for its own priority set.
ProxyScrape is optimized for cost control and billing flexibility.
If you are paying Decodo rates without using their deepest differentiators, you may be overpaying.
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55M+ residential IPs, unlimited residential options, and free datacenter trial from one dashboard.