Predictable Bandwidth Costs
Smartproxy bills on a per-gigabyte basis starting around $2.25/GB, which is perfect for low-bandwidth tasks but can escalate with heavy data consumption. XProxy charges a per-modem software license with no per-GB fees, so your data costs are restricted only by your carrier SIM subscription.
Total Data Privacy
Renting cloud proxy services means your scraper traffic routes through third-party servers. XProxy runs on your own physical hardware and SIM cards, keeping your business traffic entirely private.
Direct Network Speeds
Hosted proxy connections suffer from latency overhead due to multi-hop cloud routing. XProxy routes traffic directly through your locally connected 4G/5G modems or Android phones, preserving carrier-level performance.
Local SMS Inbox
Rented cloud proxies are usually data-only. Because XProxy connects directly to your physical SIM cards, you can receive, view, and manage verification SMS codes directly through the XProxy dashboard.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Compare XProxy's on-premise software features directly with Smartproxy's cloud proxy service.
| Feature | Smartproxy (Decodo) | XProxy (Self-Owned Farm) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Pay-per-GB bandwidth models | Per-modem license: billed every 3 months, yearly, or once (Lifetime) |
| IP Ownership | Shared pools / rented IP blocks | 100% Dedicated carrier SIM IPs |
| SMS Capabilities | None (Data-only routing) | Full SMS sending & receiving |
| Data Limits | Strict limits per package/GB | Unlimited bandwidth |
| IP Rotation Control | API-based or interval-based rotations | API, interval, and instant router level |
Cost Comparison Analysis
An example comparing XProxy (Basic plan licence billed yearly, plus assumed SIM plans) with Smartproxy (Decodo)'s published pricing (updated as of 2026). Servers and modems are not included.
| Scale (Estimated GB) | XProxy Software + Carrier SIM | Smartproxy (Decodo) Metered Plans | Estimated Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 GB / month | $3,742.00/yr ($142.00 licence + $3,600.00 SIMs) | $2,700/yr ($2.25/GB) | Smartproxy (Decodo) is cheaper at this scale |
| 500 GB / month | $7,414.00/yr ($214.00 licence + $7,200.00 SIMs) | $13,500/yr ($2.25/GB) | Save ~45% |
| 2,000 GB / month | $14,758.00/yr ($358.00 licence + $14,400.00 SIMs) | $54,000/yr ($2.25/GB) | Save ~73% |
Understanding the Pricing Models
Smartproxy charges based on data consumption (from approximately $2.25 per GB). XProxy software is licensed per modem (billed every 3 months, yearly, or once for Lifetime) and combined with your own local hardware and carrier SIM cards. This allows high-bandwidth workloads to scale without recurring per-gigabyte costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Smartproxy metered accounts to self-owned XProxy mobile farms.
Can I build a private mobile proxy farm with XProxy globally?
Yes, XProxy software can be installed on any Ubuntu server machine globally. You will need to plug in compatible USB LTE/5G modems with local SIM cards from your local mobile carriers to create the proxy connections.
How does IP rotation work in XProxy compared to Smartproxy?
Smartproxy rotates IPs within their pool automatically or via API. XProxy initiates rotation by telling your physical USB modem or Android phone to reconnect to the cell tower, which triggers the mobile carrier to assign a fresh CGNAT IP to your connection.
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