G2

Dongil J.

Assistant Professor

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/12/2026

"Invaluable Support for High-Impact Academic Research"

5/5

What do you like best about Bright Data?

What I appreciate most about Bright Data is the transparency throughout the entire data setup and collection process. With other providers, you often have no choice but to purchase massive datasets without truly knowing what’s inside. Bright Data, however, provides a user-friendly interface that helps me clearly understand what data I need and how to access it most efficiently. Furthermore, communicating directly with their account managers allowed me to gain deeper insights into the data. Through these collaborative discussions, I actually came to better understand what specific data I was truly looking for. This whole experience enabled me to access data in the most transparent, logical, and reasonable way possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bright Data?

What I find challenging about Bright Data is how to handle scraping requests for public domains that are not currently covered. As an individual user, asking for a custom scraper build feels like requesting too big of a commitment from the company, which makes me hesitant to even submit a request. It would be a huge improvement if there were a dedicated system to receive requests for new, unmapped domains, even with no guarantee of fulfillment, and then build scrapers for the ones that are feasible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Bright Data solving and how is that benefiting you?

Through The Bright Initiative powered by Bright Data, I was able to successfully complete my Ph.D. dissertation. While I strongly believed my research topic carried significant societal implications, I was initially lost on how to actually collect the necessary data and bring the project to life. Applying for the fellowship and collaborating with Bright Data’s account managers changed everything. Beyond simply providing data, knowing that others recognized the value of my topic gave me immense motivation and encouraged me to think deeply about how to effectively share my research findings with a broader audience. With the continuous support and guidance of the managers, I gained valuable insights that helped frame my research so it carried real-world relevance within professional settings as well. Whenever I get the chance, I actively share information about this fellowship with my peers, and I wholeheartedly recommend this opportunity to other researchers. If you are looking to send a powerful message to society using public data, I strongly encourage you to reach out to The Bright Initiative. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.