In short
Smartproxy is one of the most user-friendly, value-oriented providers and is closest to Soxway on price. Soxway still wins on entry price (residential from $0.85/GB vs ~$2.20/GB), non-expiring traffic, an open reseller API, a Telegram management bot and dedicated 4G routers.
Head-to-head
Competitor prices and features are indicative public information and may change. Last reviewed May 2026.
Smartproxy is popular with smaller teams and individuals for its ease of use and competitive pricing. It is the closest competitor to Soxway in positioning.
Soxway matches the easy onboarding and pay-as-you-go model while going lower on entry price and adding reseller tooling and 4G routers.
Verdict
Smartproxy is an excellent, easy provider and the decision is close. Soxway edges ahead on entry price, non-expiring traffic, reseller API and dedicated 4G routers — so for value and flexibility, Soxway is the pick.
Frequently asked questions
Is Soxway better than Smartproxy?
They are close. Soxway offers a lower entry price ($0.85/GB vs ~$2.20/GB), traffic that never expires, an open reseller API and dedicated 4G routers, which give it an edge on value and flexibility.
Do both offer pay-as-you-go?
Yes, both offer pay-as-you-go. The difference is that Soxway traffic never expires and starts at a lower per-GB price.
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254M+ residential & mobile IPs in 249+ countries. Pay-as-you-go from $0.85/GB, traffic never expires, no credit card to start.
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