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Decodo offers proxy networks and managed scraping tools, but its proxy trial does not qualify for the stated money-back option. The provider says new users can try residential proxies with 100 MB for 3 days at no charge, while the money-back option lasts 14 days. That distinction matters when comparing a proxy trial with a separate Web Data API credit offer.
This is for media buyers and other professionals weighing proxy access against managed data collection; the right fit typically depends on the workflow and its terms.
Editorial review based on public sources, without hands-on testing; facts checked on 2026-10-30.
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Proxy networks sit beside scraping tools
Decodo’s checked product and support pages describe the following offer, according to the provider’s pages checked on 2026-10-30.
- Proxy infrastructure: proxy networks and managed scraping solutions, including a Web Data API.
- Data collection: the API covers scraping, site mapping, crawling, and web search.
- Targeting: the provider claims support across more than 195 locations, including city-level targeting.
- Browser tools: Chrome and Firefox extensions configure and manage proxies.
- Support resources: the provider describes proxy products alongside related support resources.
Four proxy types shape the offer
Decodo claims its residential network includes more than 115 million ethically sourced IPs across more than 195 locations. That is a vendor statement, not independent verification; check the targeting and sourcing details against the locations your workflow needs.
The provider lists SOCKS5 and HTTP(S) for residential, static residential, mobile, and dedicated datacenter proxies. UDP via SOCKS5 is supported with static residential and datacenter proxies on Pay/IP and Pay/GB plans. Confirm that protocol and plan condition if your application requires UDP.
Trial, credit, and billing differ by product
The provider’s pages distinguish proxy trial terms from Web Data API credit and list separate starting prices; each amount below is attributed to the relevant Decodo page checked on 2026-10-30.
- Proxy trial: new users can try residential proxies with 100 MB for 3 days at no charge.
- Residential proxies: start at $2 per GB; static residential proxies start at $0.27 per IP.
- Mobile proxies: start at $2.25 per GB; datacenter proxies start at $0.02 per IP.
- Web Data API: pricing starts at $0.15 per 1K requests.
- API credit: the offer includes $5 and up to 10K requests across all endpoints.
The Web Data API page says its credit requires no card and customers pay only for successful requests. These are API terms, separate from the residential proxy trial; check which product and billing basis apply to your planned use.
The vendor offers a 14-day money-back option, but says it does not apply to the 3-day free trial. Cryptocurrency is accepted for all products except pay-per-IP options, according to the FAQ checked on 2026-10-30. Decodo says the selected plan activates automatically after the trial unless the customer cancels before then.
Credentials and endpoints set the workflow
Proxy access can use username-and-password credentials or IP whitelisting, according to Decodo’s FAQ checked on 2026-10-30. For dedicated datacenter and dedicated static residential proxies, the provider says lists can be downloaded as CSV or TXT files and use SOCKS5 or HTTP(S).
The Web Data API has separate endpoints for scraping, mapping, crawling, and search: `/scrape`, `/map`, `/crawl`, and `/search`. The `/scrape` endpoint can return HTML, JSON, CSV, or Markdown, according to the product page checked on 2026-10-30.
Decodo lists integrations including MCP, LangChain, LlamaIndex, n8n, and OpenClaw, plus Python and TypeScript SDKs. Check compatibility for the specific endpoint and implementation you plan to use; the integration list does not establish that every tool applies to every product.
Check account data and crawl limits
Decodo’s legal page says account creation requires a username, email address, and information about proxy use. It also says connection metadata is kept during the active billing period and for a maximum of 90 days afterward. The Web Data API page lists endpoint-specific crawl limits: the map endpoint can return up to 147K URLs per call, while crawl supports up to 10K pages per crawl.
Before relying on the service, ask what account information is needed and how it is used. Clarify which metadata is retained, when deletion occurs, and what responsibilities apply to personal data in scraped content. For an API workflow, confirm the applicable endpoint limits and how failed pages affect the crawl.
Decodo says it acts as processor for automated data gathering, with the customer as controller of personal data in scraped content. Its legal page also says live-chat text is processed only for the duration of the chat interaction.
Trial exclusions and access rules narrow use
The proxy trial is excluded from the stated money-back option, and the selected plan activates automatically after the trial unless the customer cancels beforehand. Treat the trial end date and cancellation step as billing conditions to check before starting.
Customers originating from Russia and Belarus cannot use the service until further notice; the vendor says the suspension began March 2, 2022. It also says customers from those countries cannot purchase extra traffic.
The current Dedicated IP system does not offer manual IP replacement or sequential or non-sequential list selection, according to Decodo’s FAQ checked on 2026-10-30. The provider describes its services as intended for business and professional use, not for individuals under 18.
Decodo says it obtains consent from users participating in its peer-to-peer network. Several details are missing; they are listed under What we could not confirm.
Proxy access links to data tools
Decodo’s product pages describe proxy access alongside data collection tools and related integrations, according to the provider pages checked on 2026-10-30.
- The vendor lists proxy infrastructure and managed scraping products, including Web Scraping API, Site Unblocker, Scraping Templates, and AI Parser.
- Decodo describes Web Data API as covering page scraping, site mapping, crawling, and search results through one API.
- The provider says the API supports MCP, LangChain, and LlamaIndex, with Markdown or JSON output.
- Decodo says its support is available 24/7 and provides quick-start guides, integration tutorials, and help documentation.
Professional use is the stated audience
Decodo describes its services as intended for business and professional use, rather than individuals under 18. The vendor also says it serves over 15K monthly active businesses and individuals. That customer-count statement is a provider claim, not evidence that a particular workflow or account will fit.
For automated data gathering, Decodo says it acts as processor and the customer is controller of personal data in scraped content. Before relying on the service, map that responsibility to the data your workflow collects and handles.
Compare proxy terms by workload
In general, compare providers against the workload rather than a headline price: check proxy type, billing basis, geographic coverage, rotation and session choices, supported protocols, and authentication. Also compare usage limits, trial and refund conditions, API scope, and support access; ask each provider to state the terms that apply to your intended product.
What we could not confirm
- Proxy rotation and session options: how sticky sessions work.
- Proxy traffic and concurrency limits: applicable thresholds.
- Proxy pricing: minimum purchase and full plan tiers.
- Volume pricing: how costs change with usage.
- Payment options: methods beyond cryptocurrency and pay-per-IP exception.
- Dedicated IP inventory: IPv4 or IPv6 availability.
- Network claims: independent checks of sourcing and customer counts.
- Service commitments: uptime terms and support response targets.
- Refund process: procedure and eligibility beyond the trial exclusion.
Questions about Decodo’s proxy terms
What name appears now?
The name appearing now is Decodo; the provider describes it as the new name for Smartproxy. The page characterizes the company as a proxy and scraping solutions provider. This identifies the name used in the current product description, rather than establishing any independent assessment of the service.
What does the proxy trial cover?
The proxy trial covers residential proxies, and Decodo says new users receive 100 MB for 3 days at no charge, according to its FAQ checked on 2026-10-30. This is the proxy trial offer; the Web Data API credit is a separate offer with different terms.
Does the money-back option cover that trial?
No. Decodo’s FAQ says the 14-day money-back option does not apply to the 3-day free trial. The provider lists the money-back option separately from the trial, so check the terms for the product and payment you plan to use before starting.
How does API credit differ from a proxy trial?
The API credit is a separate Web Data API offer: the product page lists $5 and up to 10K requests across all endpoints. The provider says no card is required and customers pay only for successful requests. These are API terms, not proxy-trial terms.
Which authentication methods are stated?
Decodo’s FAQ lists username-and-password credentials and IP whitelisting as proxy authentication methods. The provider presents these as alternatives for proxy access. Confirm which method applies to the proxy product and setup you intend to use.
How long is connection metadata retained?
Decodo says proxy connection metadata is retained during the active billing period and for a maximum of 90 days afterward. This statement concerns connection metadata; the provider separately describes its handling of personal data for other purposes. Check the applicable data terms for your account and workflow.
Fit depends on product and billing terms
Fits if your professional workflow matches the proxy or data product and its specific terms, and your data responsibilities are clear.
Probably not if the service’s access restrictions or the documented Dedicated IP controls conflict with the task.
Main risk… treating a proxy trial, money-back option, and API credit as interchangeable; check the product-specific billing conditions before proceeding.
Sources
These public pages are the basis of the facts above; next to each is the date it was read.
- decodo.comchecked
- decodo.com/faqchecked
- decodo.com/smartproxychecked
- decodo.com/web-data-apichecked
- decodo.com/legalchecked
How this page was prepared
Editorial team of Funnel Notebook. Source-based work: each fact comes from a page listed above, read on 2026-10-30 by the Funnel Notebook editors. There was no hands-on testing. The page is updated when the sources change.
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