✓ last verified 2026-08-07 · every figure read from the provider’s live pricing page on that date · how we verify
NetNut’s domains were seized by the FBI on July 2, 2026 in an action against a residential proxy network that investigators allege overlapped the Popa botnet (~2M devices; parent company Alarum disputes the allegations — Krebs on Security, SecurityWeek). If you ran production traffic through NetNut, you need a replacement now — and this episode is an argument for weighting IP sourcing transparency, not just price.
NetNut alternatives with verified pricing
| Provider | Best verified rate | Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProxyEmpire | $0.75/GB | rotating from | static resi from $0.75/GB + $2/IP; rotating mobile from $1.25/GB; DC from $0.35/GB; unlimited resi from $1500/ |
| Proxy-Cheap | $0.78/GB | rotating from | shown discounted from $2.60 — promo pricing; static resi (ISP) $2.71/mo; rotating mobile $5.99/GB; DC IPv4 fro |
| DataImpulse | $1/GB | Intro/Basic | PAYG, traffic never expires; 1TB tier $0.80/GB; premium resi $5/GB |
| Proxy-Seller | $1.3/GB | from | STARTING PRICE ONLY; mobile from $10/IP, IPv4 from $0.49/IP, ISP from $0.98/IP, IPv6 from $0.02/IP |
| SOAX | $1.5/GB | Scale $1500/mo | Tier1 geo; 3000 credits; +VAT; Enterprise from $0.85 T1 |
| Webshare | $1.5/GB | 1000GB | 3TB tier at $1.40/GB |
| Rayobyte | $1.5/GB | Professional 250-999GB | Corporate 1-5TB $0.70/GB; Enterprise 5TB+ $0.50/GB |
| IPRoyal | $1.75/GB | Custom 10TB+ | subscription variant $1.84 |
| NodeMaven | $2.2/GB | monthly from | PAYG $4.50/GB (20% off from $5.63); $3.50 trial w/ 750MB; ISP from $2.99/IP |
| Bright Data | $2.5/GB | 798GB | 50% off promo pricing |
| Decodo (ex-Smartproxy) | $2.75/GB | 100GB | +VAT |
| Oxylabs | $6/GB | from | STARTING PRICE ONLY — full tier table not visible; mobile from $7.5, ISP from $16, SOCKS5 from $8 |
Which one, for what
- Oxylabs — the most direct enterprise replacement (ISO-audited, from a verified $6/GB entry) for teams that need procurement-friendly paperwork.
- Decodo (ex-Smartproxy) — mid-market replacement with a 3-day trial to validate your targets before committing (verified $2.75–$4.00/GB).
- DataImpulse — verified $1.00/GB PAYG — migrate cheap workloads first and test success rates on your actual targets.
- Webshare — self-serve, verified $1.40–$3.50/GB, fastest to spin up mid-migration.
Rankings here are computed from verified pricing and published terms. Performance benchmarking is on the methodology roadmap; until it ships, we say so rather than invent scores.
FAQ
Why was NetNut seized?
The FBI, with Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, IRS-CI and Lumen, seized NetNut-associated domains on July 2, 2026, alleging the network’s exit nodes overlapped the Popa botnet and were used by threat actors for credential stuffing, ad fraud and data scraping. Alarum, NetNut’s parent, disputes the allegations.
Can I still access my NetNut account or get a refund?
As of our last check the primary domains serve an FBI seizure notice. We have not verified any working account portal or refund path and will update this page when we can verify one. [UNVERIFIED as of 2026-08-07]
How do I avoid the next NetNut?
Prefer providers that document how they source residential IPs (opt-in SDK disclosure, ethical sourcing pages) and that survive KYC scrutiny. We are adding a sourcing-transparency column to the dataset.