Yo, I’ve been in the same boat with smartproxy vs brightdata. For me, it really depends on the project.
If it’s something small or personal, I go with Smartproxy. It’s cheap, and honestly, it gets the job done. But for work stuff where I need reliability and speed, Bright Data is my go-to.
One thing I’d suggest is trying both with their free trials or smaller plans. That way, you can see which one vibes with your workflow.
Also, have you looked into Soax? It’s another option that’s pretty solid for mid-tier projects.
If it’s something small or personal, I go with Smartproxy. It’s cheap, and honestly, it gets the job done. But for work stuff where I need reliability and speed, Bright Data is my go-to.
One thing I’d suggest is trying both with their free trials or smaller plans. That way, you can see which one vibes with your workflow.
Also, have you looked into Soax? It’s another option that’s pretty solid for mid-tier projects.