Byteful is a proxy infrastructure designed for businesses and developers that rely on web scraping, data collection, market research, and online automation. Its network includes residential, ISP, mobile, and datacenter proxies, giving you different connection types for projects with varying requirements around location, stability, speed, and session persistence. The platform provides access to more than 35 million residential IP addresses across 195 countries, alongside static ISP connections and mobile proxies.
This broad coverage can help data teams collect public web information from different geographic markets while reducing problems caused by blocked or heavily shared IP addresses. Byteful also puts considerable emphasis on traffic efficiency and network visibility. Its Smartpath routing technology is designed to select more efficient traffic routes, potentially reducing unnecessary bandwidth consumption by up to 60%.
You can monitor proxy pool health, active IP availability, and regional coverage through the management dashboard, making it easier to understand network conditions before starting larger collection jobs. Another notable feature is the non-bandwidth model. Purchased traffic remains available until it is used, which can be useful for businesses whose scraping requirements change significantly from month to month.
HTTP and SOCKS5 support, sub-user controls, and REST API access also make the platform suitable for technical teams managing automated workflows. Byteful can be useful for SEO monitoring, price intelligence, ad verification, brand protection, and large-scale data extraction. If you’re interested in available software deals and credits, check out the current promotions on our marketplace.
30% off for 1 year + 3 months of free proxy data
Worth up to $1,815
Who this deal is for
- Your startup must have a registered domain and a registered company.
- Your startup must be less than 5 years old and have not raised external funding.
Features
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HTTP and SOCKS5 protocol support
Byteful supports both HTTP and SOCKS5 connections, allowing you to integrate its proxies with scraping frameworks, browsers, automation platforms, custom applications, and other software that supports standard proxy protocols.
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Smartpath traffic optimization
Smartpath intelligently routes proxy traffic through optimized network paths, helping reduce unnecessary data transfer and potentially lower total bandwidth consumption for large-scale web scraping operations.
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Non-expiring bandwidth plans
Purchased bandwidth remains available until it has been consumed, giving you more flexibility when scraping volumes fluctuate and reducing the risk of losing unused traffic at the end of a billing period.
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Live pool size indicators
Byteful provides real-time information about proxy pool availability, network health, and regional coverage, helping you choose suitable locations and identify potential capacity issues before running demanding workloads.
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Ethically sourced residential pool
The residential network uses consent-based sourcing and partner compensation, providing access to real residential IP addresses while maintaining a stronger focus on transparency and responsible proxy network practices.
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Dedicated static ISP connections
Static ISP proxies combine residential-style IP reputation with consistent connections, making them useful for applications that require longer sessions, predictable locations, and stable connections over extended periods.
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Granular sub-user management
You can create separate user credentials, allocate traffic limits, and monitor individual usage, making it easier to manage proxy access across your employees, clients, projects, or automated workflows.
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REST API and documentation
The REST API allows you to automate account and proxy management, retrieve usage information, configure sub-users, and integrate proxy infrastructure directly into existing data collection and automation systems.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Non-expiring bandwidth: Purchased traffic does not disappear at the end of a billing period
- Real-time network visibility: Live information about proxy availability and network health gives you a clearer picture of current capacity and regional coverage
- Traffic optimization: Smartpath is designed to reduce unnecessary bandwidth consumption
Cons
- KYC requirements: Byteful requires identity verification for access to its services
- Higher mobile costs: Mobile proxy connections generally come at a higher price than standard datacenter traffic
- Usage restrictions: Byteful maintains acceptable-use rules and restricts certain destinations and activities