Head to head
Decodo vs SOAX
Decodo vs SOAX: side-by-side pricing, pool size, protocols, support and trial terms, with a data-based verdict.
7.3/10
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) sells self-service proxies with pay-as-you-go traffic and one of the widest product ranges of the mid-market: residential, mobile, ISP and datacenter.
5.7/10
SOAX sells a 155M-IP residential network with very flexible rotation (by time, by request count, or strict sessions) and lets you mix mobile IPs into the same pool.
Verdict
What the data says
On published data, Decodo scores 7.3/10 against 5.7/10 for SOAX. The score weighs price, reach, features, support and trial terms. It does not measure performance, so run a small test on your own targets before committing.
Choose Decodo if…
- Pay-as-you-go residential traffic
- 24/7 support including Discord
- Targets down to city, state, ASN and ZIP
Keep in mind
- ASN targeting cannot be combined with other filters
Choose SOAX if…
- Rotate every N requests or up to 7 days
- Mobile IPs in the same subscription
- City + ASN targeting on every plan
Keep in mind
- Support is not 24/7
- Three-tier country pricing complicates budgeting
Side by side
Full specification comparison
| Spec | Decodo | SOAX |
|---|---|---|
| Data score | 7.3 | 5.7 |
| From | $4 / 1 GB | $25 / 5–12.5 GB |
| Pool | 115M IPs | 155M IPs |
| Countries | 195+ (state, city, ASN, ZIP) | 195+ (state, city, ASN, ISP, ZIP) |
| Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, QUIC over UDP | HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5 with UDP |
| Authentication | Credentials, IP whitelist | Credentials, IP whitelist |
| Support | 24/7 via live chat, Discord or email | 7 AM–7 PM UK time via chat, tickets and email |
| Trial | Free trial: 100 MB trial on residential mobile proxies, 14-day refund | Paid trial: Paid trial ($1.99) |
| Pay as you go | Yes | Not verified |
| Extras | Sub-users, Management API, Browser extension, Proxy checker | Reporting API |
Scores are computed from published pricing and specifications (price 35%, reach 20%, features 20%, support 10%, trial 15% for proxies). They do not include performance benchmarks. Read the methodology. Some links are affiliate links; they never change the ranking.
Residential pricing
Price per GB by volume
- Decodo
- Bright Data
- DataImpulse
- Evomi
- Rayobyte
Each dot is a plan size or volume band read on the vendor’s own pricing page on November 4, 2026, list prices in USD per GB (promo codes excluded). Providers that don’t publish a clear price grid, or whose grid we haven’t re-checked yet, are left out rather than estimated.
View chart data as a table
| Provider | Plan / volume | From | $ / GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decodo | Pay as you go | 1 GB | $4.00 |
| Decodo | 3 GB plan | 3 GB | $3.75 |
| Decodo | 10 GB plan | 10 GB | $3.50 |
| Decodo | 25 GB plan | 25 GB | $3.25 |
| Decodo | 50 GB plan | 50 GB | $3.00 |
| Decodo | 100 GB plan | 100 GB | $2.75 |
| Decodo | 250 GB plan | 250 GB | $2.50 |
| Decodo | 1 TB plan | 1 TB | $2.00 |
| Bright Data | Pay as you go | 1 GB | $8.00 |
| Bright Data | $499/month plan | 71 GB | $7.00 |
| Bright Data | $999/month plan | 166 GB | $6.00 |
| Bright Data | $1,999/month plan | 400 GB | $5.00 |
| DataImpulse | $5 starter pack | 5 GB | $1.00 |
| DataImpulse | $50 pack | 50 GB | $1.00 |
| DataImpulse | $800 pack | 1 TB | $0.80 |
| Evomi | Pay as you go (15+ GB) | 15 GB | $0.99 |
| Evomi | 100 GB plan ($49/month) | 100 GB | $0.49 |
| Evomi | Extra GB on a plan | 1 TB | $0.49 |
| Rayobyte | 1–49 GB | 1 GB | $3.50 |
| Rayobyte | 50–249 GB | 50 GB | $2.00 |
| Rayobyte | 250–999 GB | 250 GB | $1.50 |
| Rayobyte | 1,000+ GB | 1 TB | $0.70 |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Decodo better than SOAX?
On published data, Decodo scores 7.3/10 against 5.7/10 for SOAX. The score weighs price, reach, features, support and trial terms. It does not measure performance, so run a small test on your own targets before committing.
Which is cheaper, Decodo or SOAX?
Decodo: $4 / 1 GB. SOAX: $25 / 5–12.5 GB. Compare the volume you need, as entry prices differ from effective prices.
Do Decodo and SOAX offer a free trial?
Decodo: Free trial: 100 MB trial on residential mobile proxies, 14-day refund. SOAX: Paid trial: Paid trial ($1.99).
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