Decodo (Smartproxy) vs ThorData
Compare Decodo (Smartproxy) and ThorData on features, pricing, and buyer fit using the same researched criteria.
Decodo (Smartproxy)
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) residential proxies — 3GB $11.25/mo ($3.75/GB); PAYG $4/GB; advertised $2/GB at 1000GB. 3-day trial. Slug remains smartproxy.
Best for
- • Teams that knew Smartproxy and need the Decodo-branded same network
- • Buyers who want a published $11.25 residential starter versus Bright Data commits
- • Projects that will validate a 3-day trial before GB scale
Starting from $11.25/user/mo
No free plan
VS
Our verdict
There is no universal winner between Decodo (Smartproxy) and ThorData. Choose Decodo (Smartproxy) when Teams that knew Smartproxy and need the Decodo-branded same network. Choose ThorData when Teams that need a low published GB entry for proxy experiments. Criterion scores come from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments and first-party research — not hands-on lab testing.
Decodo (Smartproxy) is better for
- ✓ Integrations
ThorData is better for
- ✓ Starting pricing
Tie
- • Security & admin
Choose Decodo (Smartproxy) if: Teams that knew Smartproxy and need the Decodo-branded same network
Choose ThorData if: Teams that need a low published GB entry for proxy experiments
ThorData
Budget proxy + scraper tooling — Residential from $2/GB (1GB pack); Web Scraper API credit packs from ~$30.
Best for
- • Teams that need a low published GB entry for proxy experiments
- • Buyers comparing budget residential packs against Bright Data commits
- • Projects that will validate quality before scaling volume
Starting from $2.00/user/mo
No free plan
Pros & cons
A balanced look at where each product shines — and where it falls short.
Decodo (Smartproxy)
Strengths in greenPros
- Stronger on integrations
Cons
- Trails on starting pricing
Best for
Teams that knew Smartproxy and need the Decodo-branded same network
ThorData
Trade-offs in redPros
- Stronger on starting pricing
Cons
- Trails on integrations
Best for
Teams that need a low published GB entry for proxy experiments
Choose if…
Choose Decodo (Smartproxy) if
- Teams that knew Smartproxy and need the Decodo-branded same network
- Buyers who want a published $11.25 residential starter versus Bright Data commits
- Projects that will validate a 3-day trial before GB scale
Choose ThorData if
- Teams that need a low published GB entry for proxy experiments
- Buyers comparing budget residential packs against Bright Data commits
- Projects that will validate quality before scaling volume
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