DataImpulse alternative
DataImpulse is one of the cheapest residential providers per GB. NodeLighthouse costs more per GB, at a flat $1.65, and includes the targeting and session options that budget plans often charge extra for. Here is a straight comparison, including where DataImpulse is the better choice.
| DataImpulse | NodeLighthouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price per GB | $1.00 | $1.65 |
| Best published volume price | $0.80 (1 TB) | $1.65 (same at every size) |
| 10 GB costs | $10.00 | $16.50 |
| Smallest purchase | $5 (5 GB) | $2 test pack (500 MB), or 5 GB for $8.25 |
| State and city targeting | Country only; state/city extra | Included |
| Card payment | Yes | No, crypto only |
| Crypto payment | Not published | Yes (USDT, USDC, BTC, LTC, SOL, TRX, ETH…) |
DataImpulse figures: $5 for 5 GB; $0.80/GB at 1 TB. Country targeting is free, state/city/ZIP/ASN cost extra. Source: dataimpulse.com, checked 2026-11-04. Prices change; check their site for the current offer.
Choose DataImpulse if you need
- Lower base price per GB: $1.00 against our $1.65.
- Traffic that never expires.
- Card payment. NodeLighthouse is crypto-only.
Choose NodeLighthouse for
- State and city targeting included at the flat rate, where DataImpulse charges extra for it.
- Rotating, sticky and SOCKS5 on the same credentials.
- Crypto checkout with no card needed.
Switching takes a few minutes
Copy your username and password from the dashboard, point your client at gw.nodelighthouse.com on port 9000 for a new IP per request or port 10000 for sticky sessions, and add targeting to the username. The integration guides cover Python, Scrapy, Playwright, Puppeteer, Selenium, Node, Go and antidetect browsers.
Questions
- Is NodeLighthouse cheaper than DataImpulse?
- No. DataImpulse's base price of $1.00/GB is lower than our $1.65/GB. The difference is what's included: state and city targeting, rotating and sticky sessions and SOCKS5 all come at our flat rate.
- Can I move my DataImpulse setup to NodeLighthouse?
- Usually yes, by changing the host, port, username and password in your tool. Targeting goes in the username, for example USERNAME-type-residential-country-us. See the integration guides.
- How do I test before buying more?
- Buy the $2 test pack (500 MB) on the Billing page and run it against your own targets. Payment is in crypto.
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Try it on your own targets
A flat $1.65/GB on every plan, with state and city targeting included. Start with the $2 for 500 MB test pack, paid in crypto.