Bright Data

Bright Data, once called Luminati Networks, is a leading tech company that focuses on gathering web data and offering proxy services. It began in 2014 as part of Hola VPN, but in 2017 it was sold to EMK Capital. In 2021, it changed its name to Bright Data. The company is based in Israel and is led by CEO Or Lenchner. Bright Data ensures high ethical standards by using a peer network where every member joins voluntarily. They do not collect personal data and follow strict Know Your Customer processes. A global Compliance & Ethics team keeps up with regulatory changes. Bright Data offers different proxy services like Datacenter Proxies, Static Residential Proxies, Residential Proxies, and Mobile Proxies. These services meet various needs, from mass crawling to accessing sophisticated websites. Their proxy solutions include Anonymous Proxies, Rotating Proxies, Shared Proxies, and Dedicated Proxies. For web scraping, they provide tools like the Web Unlocker, Web Scraper API, and a Dataset Marketplace. Pricing plans vary based on bandwidth consumption, with options for Residential, Datacenter, ISP, Mobile Proxies, and the Web Scraper API. Bright Data also offers 24/7 support via live chat and email, with account managers for committed plans. The company has faced legal challenges from Meta Platforms and X Corp, but it has defended its practices, emphasizing the legality of public data access. Bright Data is known for its comprehensive proxy services and strong commitment to ethical practices.