Last reviewed June 2026

ProxyOmega vs Smartproxy (Decodo): 2026 Comparison

rebranded as Decodo

Smartproxy (recently rebranded as Decodo) sits in the mid-market between budget tiers and the enterprise giants. ProxyOmega competes in the same general bracket but with a different pricing shape: flat unlimited bandwidth instead of per-GB metering. This page compares them on the public facts so you can pick the model that fits your traffic curve.

Quick verdict

Smartproxy fits teams that prefer per-GB metering, want polished dashboards and pre-built integrations, and do not need unlimited bandwidth. ProxyOmega fits teams whose monthly traffic varies and who want a flat, predictable bill.

ProxyOmega

Positioned for high-volume operators who want unlimited bandwidth at a fixed monthly cost.

Smartproxy

Positioned for self-serve users who want a polished UI and per-GB transparency on smaller workloads.

Pricing comparison

Example workload: 100 GB of residential traffic in a single month.

ProxyOmega

Port-based unlimited bandwidth from $51.99/month

$51.99 flat regardless of volume on the entry Budget Unlimited tier

Smartproxy

Per-GB residential metering, entry around $3.50/GB

~$350 for 100 GB at the advertised residential rate

Smartproxy’s larger monthly plans bring the effective per-GB rate down materially. Pricing accurate as of June 2026; check vendor sites for current rates.

Feature matrix

FeatureProxyOmegaSmartproxy
Pricing modelPort-based, unlimited bandwidthPer-GB metered residential
Pool size (vendor claim)Large rotating pool, 70+ (Budget), 150+ (Premium)Advertised at 55M+ IPs
Targeting granularityCountry on Budget; country, state, city, ASN on PlatinumCountry, state, city
Minimum spend / trialEntry tier $51.99/month, no commit3-day money-back trial; entry plans from low monthly minimum
Payment methodsCards, crypto, wireCards, PayPal, crypto
Support response time24/7 live chat24/7 live chat
Best-for use caseHeavy continuous scraping at a flat rateSmaller, predictable per-GB workloads with polished tooling

When to pick ProxyOmega

  • Your traffic varies month to month and you want the bill to stay the same.
  • You scrape continuously and would burn through tens or hundreds of GB.
  • You want a single proxy network to handle multi-account, scraping and ad verification together.
  • You want crypto or wire payment as a first-class option.

When to pick Smartproxy

  • You run smaller, predictable workloads where per-GB is genuinely cheaper.
  • You value the Smartproxy/Decodo dashboard and integration library.
  • You want a polished UI for non-technical team members.
  • You only need country and city targeting and do not require ASN.

Per-GB vs flat: where the break-even is

At Smartproxy’s entry rate of around $3.50/GB, ProxyOmega’s $51.99/month Budget Unlimited tier becomes the cheaper option once your monthly traffic crosses roughly 15 GB. Below that, Smartproxy is the cheaper line item. Above it, the gap widens fast.

The harder factor to model is variance. A scraper that runs 8 GB one month and 80 GB the next will pay Smartproxy a wildly different bill each month and a flat ProxyOmega bill regardless. Most operators prefer the second shape once they have lived with the first.

Pool, targeting and rotation

Smartproxy publishes a 55M+ residential IP pool with country and city targeting. That is enough depth for the vast majority of scraping and account-management workloads.

ProxyOmega’s Budget Unlimited offers country selection across 70+ countries, while Platinum adds state, city and ASN granularity. The Premium Unlimited tier reaches 150+ countries with higher per-port speeds. Both providers support rotating and sticky session modes.

Tooling and dashboard

Smartproxy has invested heavily in dashboard polish, browser extensions and integration guides. For a team that wants a slick UI for non-technical operators, that is a real advantage.

ProxyOmega’s dashboard is functional and self-serve, with the focus on getting credentials and ports into your client quickly. The trade-off is intentional: less UI surface, faster path to running.

Support and onboarding

Both providers offer 24/7 live chat. Both have ticketing and email channels. The deciding factor is not the channel; it is the answer quality, which depends on the specific incident.

Onboarding is similarly self-serve on both sides. Smartproxy gates some features behind a 3-day money-back window; ProxyOmega has no minimum spend beyond the entry tier price.

Frequently asked questions

Is Decodo the same as Smartproxy?

Yes. Smartproxy rebranded as Decodo. Older articles and integrations may reference either name interchangeably.

At what traffic level does ProxyOmega become cheaper?

Roughly past 15 GB per month at Smartproxy’s entry rate, ProxyOmega’s $51.99/month Budget Unlimited tier is the cheaper option, with the gap widening as volume grows.

Do both support sticky sessions and rotation?

Yes. Both support both modes via standard credentials.

Which has better dashboard tooling?

Smartproxy’s dashboard is more polished; ProxyOmega’s is more minimal. Both are self-serve.

Can I pay in crypto?

Yes, both providers accept crypto as a payment method.

Ready to try ProxyOmega?

Flat unlimited bandwidth, instant activation, 24/7 support.