IPRoyal
4/5
VS
Proxy Versus 
Smartproxy
2.7/5
Winner
IPRoyal takes the lead with a higher rating and comprehensive feature set.
Quick Comparison
- Pool Size: 32M+ vs 40M+
- Starting at: $1.75/GB vs $2.80/GB
- Billing Model: usage-based vs subscription
Best For
- Web Scraping
- Protocols
- Targeting
Proxy Comparison
| Feature | IPRoyal | Smartproxy |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Starting at | $1.75/GB /usage-based | $2.80/GB /subscription |
| Pool Size | 32M+ | 40M+ |
| Protocols | HTTP HTTPS SOCKS5 | HTTP HTTPS SOCKS5 |
| API Support | ||
| Free Trial | No | 3 days (Limited) |
| Use Coupon | ROYAL10 | SMARTVIBE |
IPRoyal - Pros & Cons
What We Like
- Traffic never expires
- Extremely affordable PAYG
- Great for basic geo-spoofing
What Could Be Better
- Smaller pool size
- Slower average response times
Smartproxy - Pros & Cons
What We Like
- Best price-to-performance ratio
- Very easy to set up for non-devs
- Excellent documentation and 24/7 chat
What Could Be Better
- Smaller pool compared to Oxylabs
- No ASN targeting on basic plans
Ready to Make Your Choice?
Both IPRoyal and Smartproxy are excellent choices. Consider your specific needs and budget when deciding.