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New users can try residential proxies with 100 MB for 3 days at no charge, according to Decodo’s FAQ. Its Web Data API has a separate credit offer, so proxy access and data collection have different trial terms.
Decodo is the new name for Smartproxy, which the provider says officially changed in April 2025. Buyers comparing proxy access with managed collection tools should check which product and billing unit match their workflow.
Editorial review based on public sources, without hands-on testing; facts checked on 2026-10-30.
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Proxy types and documented locations
The provider’s FAQ and homepage list these proxy specifications, according to pages checked on 2026-10-30.
- Proxy types: residential, static residential, mobile, and dedicated datacenter (FAQ, checked 2026-10-30).
- Stated targeting: more than 195 locations, including city-level targeting (homepage, checked 2026-10-30).
- Residential network: more than 115 million IPs across more than 195 locations, described as ethically sourced (homepage, checked 2026-10-30).
- Protocols: SOCKS5 and HTTP(S) for the listed proxy types (FAQ, checked 2026-10-30).
- Authentication: username-and-password credentials or IP whitelisting (FAQ, checked 2026-10-30).
- Dedicated IP lists: available for dedicated datacenter and dedicated static residential proxies (FAQ, checked 2026-10-30).
Proxy infrastructure and data tools
Decodo describes its offer as proxy infrastructure alongside automated data-gathering services. The provider lists Web Scraping API, Site Unblocker, Scraping Templates, and AI Parser among those services.
Proxy products provide network access; the Web Data API packages collection functions through one API, according to the provider. It describes the API as covering page scraping, site mapping, crawling, and search results.
The provider identifies AI agents and AI workflows as intended users of the Web Data API. Its product history says the ecosystem began with residential proxies and later expanded to multiple products. The vendor also says it launched the API with 100+ prebuilt scraping templates and an AI Parser.
Proxy and API prices follow different units
The provider’s homepage lists proxy starting prices by gigabyte or IP, while its Web Data API page uses request-based pricing; pages checked on 2026-10-30.
- Residential proxies: start at $2 per GB (homepage, checked 2026-10-30).
- Static residential proxies: start at $0.27 per IP (homepage, checked 2026-10-30).
- Mobile proxies: start at $2.25 per GB (homepage, checked 2026-10-30).
- Datacenter proxies: start at $0.02 per IP (homepage, checked 2026-10-30).
- Web Data API: pricing starts at $0.15 per 1K requests (API page, checked 2026-10-30).
The homepage advertises a 3-day free proxy trial; the FAQ specifies 100 MB for new users trying residential proxies. The API page separately offers $5 in free credit and up to 10K requests across all endpoints, with no card required. The provider says customers pay only for successful API requests.
The Smartproxy page offers a 14-day money-back option, but the FAQ says it does not apply to the 3-day free trial. The provider says existing Smartproxy subscriptions retain their pricing and renewal terms.
Questions to settle before relying on access
Ask how proxy rotation works and whether sessions can remain sticky, since those settings affect how a traffic workflow maintains continuity.
Clarify traffic allowances, concurrency limits, and minimum order sizes for each proxy product. These terms determine whether the selected access model fits anticipated volume.
Request the complete plan structure and billing cycle behind each starting price. Also ask which locations are available for each proxy type, rather than relying on broad coverage statements.
Confirm what support covers operationally, including escalation and service availability. Ask how the trial, cancellation, and any refund terms apply to the specific product being considered.
API endpoints return specified formats
The Web Data API uses four endpoints: /scrape, /map, /crawl, and /search, according to the provider’s API page. The /scrape endpoint can return HTML, JSON, CSV, or Markdown.
The /map endpoint can return up to 147K URLs per call, according to the API page. The /crawl endpoint supports up to 10K pages per crawl and retries failed pages with JavaScript rendering. These endpoint functions belong to managed collection, not proxy account administration.
For proxy access and account management, Decodo offers a separate public API, according to its FAQ. The Web Data API lists Markdown or JSON output and integrations including MCP, LangChain, and LlamaIndex. The provider also lists n8n, LangChain, and OpenClaw integrations, plus Python and TypeScript SDKs.
Trial activation and dedicated IP limits
The selected plan activates automatically after the free trial unless the customer cancels beforehand, according to the FAQ. Set a reminder before starting a trial if automatic activation does not suit the intended purchase.
The current Dedicated IP system does not support manual IP replacement or sequential and non-sequential list selection, the provider says. That limits control over managing dedicated IP lists from the system.
The FAQ says customers originating from Russia and Belarus cannot use the service until further notice and cannot purchase extra traffic. The provider says the suspension began March 2, 2022.
Proxy connection metadata is retained during active billing and for a maximum of 90 days afterward, according to the legal page. For automated data-gathering services, Decodo says it acts as a data processor and the customer controls personal data in scraped content. The provider also says it does not log traffic content or specific pages visited through its proxy infrastructure. Several details are missing; they are listed under What we could not confirm.
Protocols, access controls, and support
- Browser extensions: Decodo says its Chrome and Firefox extensions let users configure and manage proxies in their browsers.
- Dedicated IP lists: the provider says they can be downloaded as CSV or TXT files and use SOCKS5 or HTTP(S).
- UDP: the FAQ lists UDP via SOCKS5 for static residential and datacenter proxies on Pay/IP and Pay/GB plans.
- Support materials: Decodo lists quick-start guides, integration tutorials, and help documentation.
- Contact channels: the legal page lists email, an online contact form, live chat, and social media.
- Support availability: the FAQ states that LiveChat support is available 24/7.
Compare proxy models by operating terms
Compare proxy models by their access type, location targeting, and pricing unit. In general, check how rotation, session controls, authentication, traffic limits, and trial and refund terms fit the intended workflow. For managed collection, compare API functions, request pricing, and support terms before choosing a provider.
Business use and regional restrictions
Decodo states that its services are intended for business and professional use, and are not directed at individuals under 18. The provider also says it obtains users’ consent to participate in its peer-to-peer network. These are vendor statements, not independent verification.
The provider says Smartproxy was founded in 2018 and that the Decodo transition officially began in early 2025. Buyers assessing the service should check that its stated intended use and network participation terms match their organization’s requirements.
What we could not confirm
- Proxy sourcing: independent verification of sourcing and network claims
- Performance: proxy uptime, speed, and service-level commitments
- Support operations: response targets and escalation process
- Refunds: eligibility and procedure beyond the stated trial exclusion
- Product plans: full billing cycles and conditions behind starting prices
Questions on proxy and API terms
Can customers cancel a subscription?
The provider says customers can cancel anytime, and that no credit card is required to start. Its Web Data API page also says users can cancel anytime. For a proxy trial, the FAQ says the selected plan activates automatically afterward unless the customer cancels before then.
Will existing Smartproxy endpoints keep working?
The vendor says Smartproxy endpoints and URLs will continue working indefinitely. Decodo describes Smartproxy and Decodo as the same company, team, infrastructure, and proxy network.
Which payments accept cryptocurrency?
The FAQ says cryptocurrency is accepted for all products except pay-per-IP options. The stated exception is tied to the pricing model, so buyers should identify whether their selected proxy offer is pay-per-IP before choosing a payment method.
What does Web Data API support include?
The API page lists 24/7 technical support and a 14-day money-back term. The FAQ separately says LiveChat support is available 24/7. These are provider-stated terms; check the applicable page for the product being purchased.
What does the API credit offer cover?
The provider’s API page says the free credit offer includes $5 and up to 10K requests across all endpoints. This is a separate offer from the residential proxy trial described earlier, so compare the product and allowance before starting either trial.
Choose by product and trial conditions
Fits if the provider’s proxy networks and managed scraping solutions, including a Web Data API, match the intended use. Probably not if manual dedicated-IP replacement or list selection is essential. Main risk: the provider says the selected plan activates automatically after the free trial, and customers may cancel before then. Check the product-specific billing, trial, and operating terms before purchase.
Sources
Every fact on this page traces back to a public page listed here, with the day it was read.
- decodo.com/faqchecked
- decodo.com/web-data-apichecked
- decodo.com/smartproxychecked
- decodo.comchecked
- decodo.com/legalchecked
Notes on the making of this review
Editorial team of Payout Desk. This page rests on the public sources listed above, which Payout Desk checked on 2026-10-30. There was no hands-on testing. The page is updated when the sources change.
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