Smartproxy Alternative
The Complete Scraping Alternative to Smartproxy
More than proxies — a complete data extraction API with automatic anti-bot bypass.
- Complete solution — not just proxies, full extraction
- Automatic anti-bot bypass — no proxy configuration
- Pay-as-you-go — no monthly subscription
Why Teams Switch from Smartproxy
Complete extraction, not just proxies
AlterLab handles the entire extraction pipeline — proxy rotation, browser rendering, CAPTCHA solving, and data parsing. No building your own scraper on top of proxy infrastructure.
No proxy management overhead
With AlterLab, you never manage proxy pools, rotation logic, or session handling. Send a URL, get data back. The infrastructure is invisible.
No bandwidth billing
AlterLab charges per request, not per GB of bandwidth. Predictable costs regardless of page size.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AlterLab | Smartproxy |
|---|---|---|
| Complete extraction API | Proxies + basic API | |
| No proxy management needed | ||
| Per-request pricing | Per GB/subscription | |
| Auto anti-bot bypass | Manual | |
| Browser rendering | ||
| CAPTCHA solving | ||
| Structured extraction | ||
| Raw proxy access | ||
| Geo-targeting | ||
| MCP server integration |
Migration Takes Minutes
Estimated time: 5 minutes
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://scraper-api.smartproxy.com/v2/scrape",
auth=("user", "pass"),
params={
"url": "https://example.com",
"headless": "html"
}
)import requests
response = requests.post(
"https://api.alterlab.io/v1/scrape",
headers={"X-API-Key": "YOUR_KEY"},
json={
"url": "https://example.com",
"render_js": True
}
)Frequently Asked Questions
Is AlterLab better than Smartproxy for web scraping?
If you need a complete scraping solution (not just proxies), AlterLab is more streamlined. You send a URL and get extracted data back — no proxy pool management, rotation logic, or scraper code needed.
Can I still use raw proxies with AlterLab?
AlterLab is an API-based extraction service, not a raw proxy provider. If you need direct proxy access for custom applications, Smartproxy may be more suitable. If you need web data extraction, AlterLab handles everything.
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Pricing
From $0.0002/request. No subscriptions. Balance never expires.
Your first scrape.
Sixty seconds.
$1 free credit — up to 5,000 scrapes. No credit card.
Just a POST request.
No credit card required · $1 free credit, up to 5,000 scrapes · Balance never expires