Bright Data alternative
The July 7, 2026 company-KYC rule, what still works without KYC, and how to switch.
Quick answer
Which proxy providers are good alternatives without KYC?
Nameless Proxy is a no-KYC alternative to Bright Data, IPRoyal, Oxylabs and SOAX, paid in crypto, with residential proxies from $0.53/GB. As of October 2026, each of those four asks for identity details in some or all cases; for example, Bright Data's Residential network requires company KYC for zones created after July 7, 2026. Nameless Proxy has no KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto and buy residential IPs from $0.53/GB. The pages below compare each provider, with sources.
Key facts
| Providers compared | Bright Data, IPRoyal, Oxylabs, SOAX |
|---|---|
| Competitor facts checked | 5 October 2026, on each provider's own pages |
| Nameless Proxy KYC | None — no ID, no selfie, no documents |
| Payment | Crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| Billing | Prepaid balance. Minimum top-up $25; unused balance stays on your account (never expires, non-refundable). |
| Prices | Residential from $0.53/GB · 4G/5G ports from $2.63/day |
Who asks for ID, and when? (October 2026)
| Provider | KYC rule | Crypto | Our comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Data | Residential: company KYC for zones created after July 7, 2026 | Not listed in its payment FAQ | Bright Data alternative |
| IPRoyal | All clients: government ID + selfie | Accepted; KYC still applies | IPRoyal alternative |
| Oxylabs | Every customer: KYC questionnaire | Not accepted | Oxylabs alternative |
| SOAX | When paying with crypto, or for restricted domains or ports | Accepted; triggers a Sumsub check | SOAX alternative |
| Nameless Proxy | None | Crypto only | No-KYC proxies |
Prices checked on
Each provider's own policy page, checked 5 October 2026; links in the sources below. Full dataset: Proxy KYC Index 2026.
Why are people switching proxy providers in 2026?
Because identity checks spread through the market in 2026. Bright Data's Residential network requires company KYC for zones created after July 7, 2026, and Proxyway reports Bright Data discontinued mobile proxies in April 2026. SOAX's help centre, updated in August 2026, ties crypto payment to a Sumsub ID check. Proxidize's KYC page, updated the same month, requires a government photo ID from all users.
For freelancers, researchers and small teams, that leaves fewer providers that take crypto without an ID file. Nameless Proxy, a privacy-first, no-KYC proxy provider, was built for that gap, with an Acceptable Use Policy instead of document checks.
Alternatives and head-to-head comparisons
IPRoyal alternative
ID + selfie for all clients, and the 30 GB daily cap on mobile ports.
Oxylabs alternative
KYC questionnaire for every customer and no crypto payments.
SOAX alternative
Crypto payment triggers Sumsub; credits expire after 60 days.
Bright Data vs Oxylabs
Neutral, sourced head-to-head: KYC, prices, targeting, payment.
Best-of lists and data
Best no-KYC proxy providers
Ranked list with KYC rule, coins and prices, all dated.
Best 4G/5G mobile proxies paid in crypto
Dedicated ports and rotating mobile, compared.
No-KYC residential prices per GB
Tier-by-tier price table with like-for-like rules.
Proxies for web scraping paid in crypto
What matters for scraping, and who fits.
Proxy KYC Index 2026
Who asks for ID, when, and the source for each rule.
How do we build these comparisons?
We use only facts from each provider's own pages, plus Proxyway's market research, with the check date and a link. When a fact cannot be confirmed, the cell says "check site" or stays empty. Every page lists our own limits and says who should stay with the competitor. We never name our upstream partners. Report an error to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Do these alternatives pages favour Nameless Proxy?
They are published by Nameless Proxy, so we rank ourselves first, and each ranking says so. To keep them useful, every competitor fact links to the provider's own page with a check date, and each page has a section on who should stay with the competitor and a list of our own limits.
Is switching to a no-KYC provider legal?
We do not give legal advice. With any provider, what you do through a proxy must be legal where you are and where your targets are. Our Acceptable Use Policy bans fraud, account farming, KYC bypass, spam and similar uses, and blocks banking, government and payment portals.
Which alternative should I read first?
Start with the provider you use today: Bright Data, IPRoyal, Oxylabs or SOAX. If you are choosing from scratch, read best no-KYC proxy providers and the Proxy KYC Index 2026, then compare packs on our pricing page before you top up.
How often are these comparisons updated?
Each page shows the date its competitor facts were checked; the current pages were checked on 5 October 2026. Prices and KYC rules change, so confirm on the provider's own page before you buy. Our own prices come straight from our price list, so they are always current.
Sources (10)
- Residential network access policy docs.brightdata.com/products/residential/network-access — Bright Data Docs (2026-10-05)
- Residential proxies pricing (payment FAQ) brightdata.com/pricing/proxy-network/residential-proxies — Bright Data (2026-10-05)
- LLM info iproyal.com/llm-info — IPRoyal (2026-10-05)
- KYC enhances security and trust in proxy networks iproyal.com/blog/kyc-enhances-security-trust-proxy-networks — IPRoyal blog (2026-10-05)
- Residential proxies pricing iproyal.com/pricing/residential-proxies — IPRoyal (2026-10-05)
- KYC and safety oxylabs.io/kyc-and-safety — Oxylabs (2026-10-05)
- What forms of payment do you accept? developers.oxylabs.io/help-center/billing-and-payments/what-forms-of-payment-do-you-accept — Oxylabs Help Center (2026-10-05)
- Identity verification with SOAX helpcenter.soax.com/en/articles/7127940-identity-verification-with-soax — SOAX Help Center (2026-10-05)
- KYC (Know Your Customer) Verification proxidize.com/kyc — Proxidize (2026-10-05)
- Proxy Market Research 2026 — Proxyway (2026-10-05)
Proxies without KYC, paid in crypto
No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents.