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ProxyShare vs Smartproxy
Smartproxy (recently rebranded to Decodo) is a popular mid-market residential proxy provider known for its user-friendly dashboard and solid feature set. ProxyShare offers a simpler, more affordable alternative with real 4G/5G and Wi-Fi residential IPs and a strong European focus.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ProxyShare | Smartproxy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Pay-as-you-go per GB | Monthly subscriptions, per GB |
| IP Type | 4G/5G + Wi-Fi residential | Residential, datacenter, mobile |
| Rotation | Automatic per-request | Automatic + sticky sessions |
| Geo-Targeting | Country-level, EU focus | Country, state, city |
| Protocol Support | HTTP/HTTPS | HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 |
| Minimum Purchase | $5 (Starter plan) | ~$12/month (Pay As You Go) |
| Dashboard | Simple usage tracking | Polished analytics dashboard |
Pricing Comparison
ProxyShare offers $2.00/GB at the Starter tier, dropping to $1.50/GB at enterprise volumes. No monthly commitments and bandwidth never expires. Our most affordable plan is $5 for 2.5 GB.
Smartproxy's residential proxy pricing starts around $10-12/GB on their pay-as-you-go tier. Monthly subscription plans bring the per-GB cost down but require a commitment. Their entry-level subscription typically starts around $80-100/month for a set amount of traffic.
Key Differences
Smartproxy has earned a strong reputation in the mid-market segment. Their dashboard is well-designed, their documentation is thorough, and they offer a broader product suite including scraping APIs, SERP collection, and no-code scrapers. For teams that want a polished, all-in-one platform with good support, Smartproxy delivers.
ProxyShare competes on price and simplicity. Our per-GB rates are significantly lower — $1.50-2.00/GB versus $10+/GB — which adds up quickly for bandwidth-intensive scraping workloads. We keep things simple: one proxy endpoint, automatic rotation, pay-as-you-go pricing, and no expiring credits.
Our European IP pool is another key differentiator. While Smartproxy covers 195+ locations globally, ProxyShare focuses specifically on deep EU coverage with real 4G/5G and Wi-Fi connections. If your data collection is Europe-centric, our concentrated pool can deliver more consistent results.
Who Should Choose ProxyShare
If you are running bandwidth-heavy European scraping workloads and want to keep costs low, ProxyShare's pricing advantage is significant. Startups and small teams that need straightforward proxy access without a monthly subscription will appreciate the $5 entry point and no-commitment model. If you need advanced scraping APIs or a no-code builder, Smartproxy may be a better fit — but for pure proxy bandwidth at competitive rates, ProxyShare delivers.