SOAX vs Bright Data Mobile Proxies 2026

By Marcus Reiner 2026-04-27 7 min read Comparisons

Both run major mobile networks. Here's where SOAX wins, where Bright Data wins, and which to buy for 4G/5G workloads.

Pool diversity

SOAX leads on carrier diversity (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile + EU carriers fully covered). Bright Data has 7M+ mobile IPs but fewer carrier targeting options.

Pricing

SOAX from $9/GB. Bright Data Mobile from $9–$15/GB depending on volume. SOAX is consistently cheaper at mid-volume.

Use case fit

Social media management (Instagram, TikTok) → SOAX. Enterprise ad verification with compliance docs → Bright Data.

Sticky sessions

Both offer sticky sessions up to 60 minutes on mobile. SOAX gives finer carrier control mid-session.

Verdict

SOAX for almost everyone. Bright Data Mobile only if you need their compliance stack.

Read more on ToptierProxy Blog or see our Best Proxies 2026 guide.