Compare Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) and IPRoyal 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (90.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 0 $
Starting at $1.75 1 GB
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)
Star Rating
(562)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 0 $
Learn more about Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)IPRoyal
Star Rating
(625)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1.75 1 GB
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Decodo excels in affordability and reliability, with users highlighting its unmatched pricing for proxy services. One user mentioned using Decodo to gather educational information across different regions, appreciating the cost-effectiveness and impressive customer service.
- Users say IPRoyal stands out for its high-quality IP addresses and responsive support. Reviewers have noted that the ability to purchase clean IPs from specific locations significantly enhances their social media management tasks, making it a preferred choice for many.
- Reviewers mention that both Decodo and IPRoyal offer a user-friendly experience, but IPRoyal edges out slightly with a higher score in ease of use. Users have praised IPRoyal for its consistent service quality, which is crucial for managing multiple accounts effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Decodo's customer support is frequently highlighted as impressive, with users sharing positive experiences about quick resolutions to issues, such as purchasing the wrong proxies. This level of support contributes to a smooth user experience.
- G2 reviewers report that while both services provide good proxy rotation features, IPRoyal has a slight advantage in this area, with users appreciating its ability to maintain a high quality of service without interruptions, which is vital for their online activities.
- Users say that Decodo's broad selection of proxy geolocations is a significant benefit, especially for those needing to access various regional content. This feature has made it easier for users to manage multiple social media accounts without running into verification issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)
Free Trial
$0.00
0 $
- Free Trial
IPRoyal
Residential Proxies
Starting at $1.75
1 GB
- 195 Countries Available
- Traffic Never Expires
- SOCKS5 Supported
Free Trial
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)
Free Trial is available
IPRoyal
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
523
9.2
381
Ease of Use
9.2
534
9.4
398
Ease of Setup
9.2
469
9.4
368
Ease of Admin
9.1
162
9.2
87
Quality of Support
9.4
524
9.3
369
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
159
9.0
85
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
518
9.5
370
Features by Category
Functionality
8.7
118
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.5
115
Not enough data
8.3
110
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
Diverse Extraction Points
8.7
118
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
60
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
33
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Analytics
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
Proxies
8.7
285
8.9
306
8.9
300
9.3
332
8.6
259
8.8
279
Functionality
8.9
288
9.1
295
9.0
300
9.3
318
8.7
280
8.9
286
8.4
269
8.9
271
Administration
8.9
311
9.3
309
8.8
270
9.3
281
8.9
290
9.3
301
Data management
8.7
51
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
Functionality
8.1
45
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
7.9
44
Not enough data
8.1
45
Not enough data
8.4
46
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) and IPRoyal are categorized as Proxy Networks
Unique Categories
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is categorized as Data Extraction, Web Data Providers, and E-Commerce Analytics
IPRoyal has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IPRoyal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
18.2%
Computer Software
15.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.9%
Retail
3.3%
Other
49.5%
Marketing and Advertising
18.6%
Computer Software
9.4%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Accounting
4.7%
Internet
4.7%
Other
53.5%
Discussions
What is Smartproxy used for?
1 Comment
JN
Love thisRead more
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) has no more discussions with answers
Iproyal is the best proxy ever, and it is the only proxy with which I am satisfied.
1 Comment
JA
Totally agree with this. Been using IPRoyal for a while now for residential proxies and the pay-as-you-go model is what sold me initially. No pressure to...Read more
IPRoyal has no more discussions with answers
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