SOAX
Advantages:
Connection reliability.
The targeting function is available not only by country, but also by cities and ASN (more than 100 countries).
Prompt user support.
Trial period with a minimum fee - for $1.99 you can get 100 MB of data.
Wide options for changing IP (sticky session lasting 90-600 seconds, duration can be increased).
Support for HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 protocols.
Affordable price, not exceeding competitors' offers ($99 for mobile and residential proxies).
Flaws:
The number of ports for HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 access is limited.
Frequent drops in data transfer speed.
SOAX Features:
Operating principle: After entering the control panel, the user is provided with a list of all available proxies, the required ones are added to a separate white list. The frequency and mode of IP change, geolocation are also configured, after which a list of these addresses is linked to the port.
The user is provided with a list of all active proxies and active ASNs in his account.
Smartproxy
Along with residential proxies, Smartproxy provides the user with server options, which can be either with a variable IP or provided via a dedicated line.
Smartproxy
Advantages:
Fast data transfer, minimal response time to user request on any type of proxy.
Detailed information about using the service is available directly on the website.
The user is provided with advertising database a complete list of available residential proxies.
Ancillary software provided free of charge.
Residential proxies on a dedicated line have an IP address that changes every month.
Possibility to make payments with cryptocurrency (bitcoin is used).
Flaws:
SOCKS5 protocol does not work.
No mobile and ISP proxies;
All proxy servers are located in the United States of America.
ASN targeting does not work for residential proxies.
Users from Russia and Belarus can only make payments with cryptocurrency; using traditional currencies requires PayPal or a bank card registered outside of these countries.
Smartproxy Features:
There is a proprietary secure browser X-Browser, as well as plugins for third-party programs for surfing the Internet. The scraper is provided as a separate application (SERP) and as a browser plugin (Smart Scraper).
Bright Data (ex. Iluminati)
The user is provided with ISP proxies, residential and mobile, private and shared server proxies.
Bright Data (ex. Iluminati)
Advantages:
Vast experience in providing proxy services. The company, founded in Israel, has been on the market since 2014.
Along with the proxy, the user is provided with a full-fledged service for collecting information.
All popular proxy offers are available.
Artificial intelligence selects a proxy that best suits the user's needs (Proxy Waterfall technology).
Uninterrupted operation of the service and the proxy channel it provides.
Availability of Russian-language interface.
Flaws:
High cost (for residential or mobile proxies you will have to pay at least $500);
Not suitable for beginners, as it requires programming and network administration skills.
Bright Data Features:
It is a complete solution for professionals, which, in addition to proxies, also offers effective solutions for scraping, parsing, IP change settings, and the ability to collect advanced data. It also features security, which is facilitated by its own Data Unblocker technology, which tracks cookies and browser activity, as well as the presence of a plugin for popular browsers.
At least 72 million proxies of all types are offered.
NetNut
We provide both shred proxies for servers and ISPs, and residential proxies with a permanent and variable IP address.
NetNut