Decodo (Smartproxy) vs TOPdesk
Compare Decodo (Smartproxy) and TOPdesk 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
No universal winner. Choose based on which criteria matter most for your team.
Decodo (Smartproxy) is better for
- ✓ Starting pricing
TOPdesk is better for
- ✓ Integrations
- ✓ Security & admin
Choose Decodo (Smartproxy) if: Teams that knew Smartproxy and need the Decodo-branded same network
Choose TOPdesk if: IT teams that want a published GBP agent ITSM SKU rather than a ServiceNow RFP
TOPdesk
ITSM / service management — Essential £51/agent/mo; Engaged £72; Excellent £101 (GBP). Does not outrank ServiceNow 8.7 / Freshservice 8.4.
Best for
- • IT teams that want a published GBP agent ITSM SKU rather than a ServiceNow RFP
- • European desks comparing TOPdesk Essential £51 to HaloITSM’s UK calculator
- • Buyers who will model GBP vs Freshservice’s USD $19 Starter before ranking
Starting from $51.00/user/mo
No free plan
Comparison scorecard
Criterion-by-criterion results for Decodo (Smartproxy) and TOPdesk. Numeric bars appear only when both products have approved scores.
- Decodo (Smartproxy)
Starting pricing
Published floor price and what that floor actually includes.
Decodo (Smartproxy) publishes a lower researched starting floor ($11.25/mo vs $51/mo for TOPdesk). Confirm currency, renewals, and add-ons — not a total TCO winner.
Decodo (Smartproxy)StrongerTOPdeskWeaker - Depends
Free plan
Whether a usable free plan is published, and what it gates.
Decodo (Smartproxy) does not research a free plan; TOPdesk does not research a free plan.
Decodo (Smartproxy)DependsTOPdeskDepends - Depends
User / licence minimum
Seat floors, per-employee minimums, and small-team pricing traps.
Check seat, agent, or licence minimums for Decodo (Smartproxy) and TOPdesk on current vendor packaging.
Decodo (Smartproxy)DependsTOPdeskDepends - TOPdesk
Integrations
Important third-party integrations.
TOPdesk leads on integrations (7/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
Decodo (Smartproxy)7/10TOPdesk8/10 - TOPdesk
Security & admin
Admin controls, access, compliance posture, and security packaging.
TOPdesk leads on security admin (6/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
Decodo (Smartproxy)WeakerTOPdeskStronger
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