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# Is there a lighter alternative to Bright Data for residential proxies?

Consider [ThorData Residential Proxies](https://www.thordata.com/products/residential-proxies). They fit public-data teams needing 100M+ IPs across 190+ regions, not private data access. Compared with Bright Data, ThorData’s replacement angle is simpler entry and traffic-based testing.