# Bright Data, Nimble vs Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) Comparison

| | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 324 | 19 | 598 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (62.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (95.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0 | Free Trial 100 Credits | $0.00 0 $ | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Bright Data

Pros:
- Customer Support (48 reviews)
- Ease of Use (40 reviews)

Cons:
- Limitations (10 reviews)
- Expensive (8 reviews)

### Nimble

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Features (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Difficulty (2 reviews)
- API Issues (1 reviews)

### Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)

Pros:
- Customer Support (171 reviews)
- Ease of Use (168 reviews)

Cons:
- Proxy Issues (84 reviews)
- Pricing Issues (72 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (247 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (560 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (248 reviews) | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (573 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (170 reviews) | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (508 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (80 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (164 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (247 reviews) | 9.8 (15 reviews) | 9.4 (560 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (82 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (161 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (226 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 9.4 (549 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Bright Data

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: $0


[Learn more about Bright Data](https://www.g2.com/products/bright-data/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Nimble

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial Plan

Price: Free Trial 100 Credits

Description: The Free Trial Plan by Nimble offers new users a comprehensive introduction to its robust data scraping capabilities. Ideal for testing and validating the platform's features, this trial allows potential customers to explore the effectiveness of Nimbleway's residential proxies, API integrations, and dashboard functionalities without any upfront cost. The trial duration typically spans a generous period, enabling users to assess the tool's compatibility with their specific data collection needs.

Key Features:
- 100 CPM 

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nimbleway-nimble/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: $0.00 0 $

Key Features:
- Free Trial

[Learn more about Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)](https://www.g2.com/products/decodo-formerly-smartproxy/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Extraction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bright Data** | 8.6/10 | 143 |
| **Nimble** | 9.1/10 | 12 |
| **Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)** | 8.5/10 | 120 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Diverse Extraction Points** | 8.5 (124 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (118 reviews) | 
| **Data Structuring** | 8.9 (125 reviews) | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (117 reviews) | 
| **Consolidation** | 8.7 (116 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (113 reviews) | 
| **Data Cleaning** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (115 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Extraction** | 8.4 (110 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (110 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (110 reviews) | 

#### Diverse Extraction Points

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Diverse Extraction Points** | 8.5 (124 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (118 reviews) | 

### E-Commerce Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bright Data** | 8.0/10 | 10 |
| **Nimble** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)** | 8.2/10 | 66 |

#### Analytics

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (63 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 
| **Web Analytics** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Tracking** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (61 reviews) | 
| **Customer Demographics** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (59 reviews) | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (60 reviews) | 
| **A/B Testing** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (33 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Commerce Analytics

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 

### Proxy Networks

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bright Data** | 9.0/10 | 75 |
| **Nimble** | 9.4/10 | 7 |
| **Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)** | 8.8/10 | 428 |

#### Proxies

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Datacenter Proxies** | 9.3 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (292 reviews) | 
| **Static Proxies** | 8.8 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (305 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Proxies** | 8.3 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (261 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proxy Rotation** | 8.9 (59 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (293 reviews) | 
| **Server Locations** | 9.1 (56 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (319 reviews) | 
| **Traffic Limits** | 9.1 (48 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (287 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | 10.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (275 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proxy Management** | 9.0 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (326 reviews) | 
| **Proxy Routing** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (272 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.5 (63 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (299 reviews) | 

### Web Data Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bright Data** | 8.3/10 | 68 |
| **Nimble** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)** | 8.4/10 | 61 |

#### Data management

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data repository** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (51 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Processing (NLP)** | 7.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (50 reviews) | 
| **Data quality** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 8.0 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (49 reviews) | 
| **Data structuring** | 8.5 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customized Datasets** | 8.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (45 reviews) | 
| **Customer support** | 9.4 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (50 reviews) | 
| **Real-time data** | 8.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 
| **Complete datasets** | 8.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 8.4 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (45 reviews) | 
| **Plug-ins** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Web Data Providers Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/web-data-providers), [Data Extraction Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-extraction-tools), [Proxy Network Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/proxy-networks)

**Unique to Bright Data (1):** [E-Commerce Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-analytics)


**Unique to Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) (1):** [E-Commerce Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-analytics)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Bright Data | Nimble | Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 62.9% | 52.9% | 95.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 21.0% | 47.1% | 4.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.1% | 0% | 0.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Bright Data

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.2%
- **Research:** 11.8%
- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.8%
- **Higher Education:** 8.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Retail:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.0%
- **Information Services:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 31.4%

#### Nimble

- **Computer Software:** 29.4%
- **Financial Services:** 11.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 5.9%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 5.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9%
- **Environmental Services:** 5.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.9%
- **Biotechnology:** 5.9%
- **Other:** 5.9%

#### Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.4%
- **Computer Software:** 15.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Internet:** 3.3%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Online Media:** 2.6%
- **Market Research:** 2.4%
- **Entertainment:** 1.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 38.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Bright Data

- [Oxylabs](https://www.g2.com/products/oxylabs/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (421 reviews)
- [Apify](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (493 reviews)
- [NetNut.io](https://www.g2.com/products/netnut-io/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (385 reviews)
- [IPRoyal](https://www.g2.com/products/iproyal/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (648 reviews)
- [Fivetran](https://www.g2.com/products/fivetran/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (795 reviews)
- [Glassbox](https://www.g2.com/products/glassbox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (809 reviews)
- [Mouseflow](https://www.g2.com/products/mouseflow/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Mixpanel](https://www.g2.com/products/mixpanel/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1366 reviews)
- [Heap by Contentsquare](https://www.g2.com/products/heap-by-contentsquare/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1097 reviews)
- [Fullstory](https://www.g2.com/products/fullstory/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1049 reviews)

### Alternatives to Nimble

- [Fivetran](https://www.g2.com/products/fivetran/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (795 reviews)
- [Apify](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (493 reviews)
- [Oxylabs](https://www.g2.com/products/oxylabs/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (421 reviews)
- [NetNut.io](https://www.g2.com/products/netnut-io/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (385 reviews)
- [IPRoyal](https://www.g2.com/products/iproyal/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (648 reviews)
- [Skyvia](https://www.g2.com/products/skyvia/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (321 reviews)
- [Hevo Data](https://www.g2.com/products/hevo-data/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (283 reviews)
- [Adverity](https://www.g2.com/products/adverity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (268 reviews)
- [Proxyjet](https://www.g2.com/products/proxyjet/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (188 reviews)
- [Dataddo](https://www.g2.com/products/dataddo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (185 reviews)

### Alternatives to Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)

- [Oxylabs](https://www.g2.com/products/oxylabs/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (421 reviews)
- [NetNut.io](https://www.g2.com/products/netnut-io/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (385 reviews)
- [IPRoyal](https://www.g2.com/products/iproyal/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (648 reviews)
- [Apify](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (493 reviews)
- [Fivetran](https://www.g2.com/products/fivetran/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (795 reviews)
- [Glassbox](https://www.g2.com/products/glassbox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (809 reviews)
- [Mouseflow](https://www.g2.com/products/mouseflow/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Mixpanel](https://www.g2.com/products/mixpanel/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1366 reviews)
- [Heap by Contentsquare](https://www.g2.com/products/heap-by-contentsquare/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1097 reviews)
- [Fullstory](https://www.g2.com/products/fullstory/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1049 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Bright Data

- Title: [Is Brightdata com legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bright-data-is-brightdata-com-legit) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Is Brightdata com legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-brightdata-com-legit) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it certainly is. Bright Data is the industry-leading web data platform. Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, and small businesses rely on its..."
- Title: [What is bright data offer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bright-data-what-is-bright-data-offer) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Bright Data Inc is the world’s #1 web data platform. Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions and small businesses all rely on Bright Data’s solutions to..."
- Title: [What is bright data offer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bright-data-offer) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Bright Data Inc is the world’s #1 web data platform. Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions and small businesses all rely on Bright Data’s solutions to..."
- Title: [VERY EASY](https://www.g2.com/discussions/very-easy) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "its much easy than other proxy providers. "

### Nimble

No discussions available for this product.

### Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)

- Title: [What is Smartproxy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-smartproxy-used-for) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Love this"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bright-data-vs-nimbleway-nimble-vs-decodo-formerly-smartproxy)