Nimbleway Review

Are you looking for a service that allows you to gather data, combining multiple aspects into one package? Today we’ll look at Nimbleway proxies to help you decide if this product is a good option for you.

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Nimbleway isn’t a company that reinvented the wheel. There are many other options on the market, so what makes it unique? Unlike some of its competitors, with this company, you get everything in a single package, so you don’t have to wander the internet to find multiple services for data gathering.

This may seem like a complication for some, and they may be right. If you’re looking only for proxies, that may be the case. With that said, there are many situations where these kinds of packages will be a much better choice.

Since we will focus a bit more on the proxies today, there is a side of Nimbleway that may not be attractive to some people. Whenever we talk about proxy providers, we estimate their ability based on what they offer. In this case, we don’t have any specific numbers.

The company doesn’t outline the number of IP addresses in its network, only claims that there are millions of them. As for the locations, it’s a similar story. Nimbleway says that it has proxies all over the world.

With the introduction out of the way, let’s see what Nimbleway offers.

Proxy types, features, and pricing

Even though Nimbleway offers multiple services in a single package, let’s look at each one and see what it offers.

The first and most important service that Nimbleway offers is the Nimble API. This part of the package is responsible for the data gathering. With this, you can set up individual pipelines that will enable you to grab the data without any previous coding knowledge. The idea here is that the service does all the heavy lifting, so you should worry about using the data.

Next up, you have the Nimble browser, which isn’t designed to replace your average Chrome or Firefox. This part of the service is the mediator for the API, as it works as a lightweight option to help the data-gathering process. It’s an automated browser featuring headers, cookies, TLS fingerprints, and much more that help make the gathering process as streamlined as possible. The best part is that it’s compatible with other automation frameworks, so it will be less of a headache to migrate to it.

Finally, we have the proxies. Nimble IP is the part of the Nimbleway service that ensures the process goes without anyone knowing your goal. They are a part of the system, meaning you won’t have to worry about sourcing them. The company has a pool of unknown size that backs up the harvesting process, ensuring that the other services remain unaware of the activity.

To achieve this, you’re getting access to premium IP addresses that should have excellent performance. There is an option to fine-tune things through the geo-targeting feature. You can choose specific cities or countries, if they are available, for applications where the exact location is crucial.

Depending on the use case scenario, Nimbleway offers multiple types of proxies. You can get dedicated ones, which are datacenter. There are also residential or 4G, so it’s up to you to decide which ones you’ll use.

Since all of these come in a single package, there is only one pricing structure from Nimbleway. There are 4 pricing plans available, depending on the project size. They range from $300 up to $4000 per month, and you get a different variety of features. Also, the price per request, IP, or GB varies depending on your chosen package.

With that said, my only complaint here is the lack of a custom package. Sure, the biggest one offers quite a lot, but some companies may need more. This also means that they won’t be able to get a bigger discount for the larger package.

Locations of proxy servers

There are many things that Nimbleway does right, but there are some that people may not like too much. In this regard, the main concern some potential users may have is the location of the proxies.

Nimbleway doesn’t outline the exact list of countries it has IP addresses. It claims that there are proxies worldwide, and with millions of IP addresses, we can guess that it will cover a lot of countries.

Ping Test & Proxy Speed Test

Today’s review covers Nimbleway’s proxies, so we’ll examine their performance. As part of your testing package, we got a set of residential proxies. This means we may not have the most consistent results, but overall, we should see some solid performance.

GEOlocation Test / ISP Test

The proxies we got from Nimbleway are residential and a mix of worldwide IP addresses. As a result, in this test, they should have no problems showing up as good proxies, and we should see a variety of locations.

As expected, the proxies performed as intended. Even though there are multiple from the US, there is decent flexibility from other continents as well. Regardless of which proxy you’re looking at, each is identified as residential, which is what most people would expect.

IP compatibility Test

Getting residential proxies is a good way to ensure that some websites won’t catch you. Depending on the site in mind, some are more flexible, while others are strict, meaning that you’ll need to be careful what kind of proxies you use. With this in mind, we tested the residential IP addresses from Nimbleway to see how they performed.

Whenever we test residential proxies, we expect to see them perform well with all websites we use. Nimbleway delivers on this front, and all IP addresses pass this test perfectly.

Features

Multiple types of proxies

This is a very nice feature for people who either need multiple types or want the have the option to choose. With Nimbleway, you can go for datacenter, residential, or 4G proxies, which is very flexible. The company made an excellent approach because it offers a little bit of something for everyone.

Flexible geo-targeting options

Sometimes, people need an IP address from a specific location, which Nimbleway can deliver. Depending on the location in question, you can go for a proxy from a particular country. If you want a fine-tuned location, you can get an IP address from a certain state or, in some cases, even a specific city.

Unlimited bandwidth

Even though it seems that this is an excellent feature, there is something you should know about it. Nimbleway offers unlimited bandwidth but only on datacenter proxies. If you plan to use the residential or 4G ones, you’ll be paying based on the amount of traffic you spend.

Multiple authentication methods

We see more and more providers offering this feature, which is a good option in terms of flexibility. Nimbleway allows you to choose between an IP whitelist or username and password authentication.

Free Trial available

Considering that even the smallest package is several hundred dollars, most people would want to test the service before committing to the monthly or yearly payments. This is where Nimbleway’s free trial comes into play. You’ll get a test account with 22 GB of traffic, which is more than enough to get an idea of how it works.

Easy to use

Regarding usability, Nimbleway isn’t as simple as some of the other proxy providers we’ve looked at in the past. With that said, this is a more robust solution, so there is a learning curve to get the hang of it.

The good news is that the dashboard is relatively simple and intuitive to use. On the left is the navigation menu from which you can access the API, browser, or pipeline settings. Within each one, you’ll get all the necessary information and settings you may want to change.

On the main dashboard screen, you’ll see the graph outlining your usage. This includes the transferred data, number of requests, and success rate. You can also see the remaining credits, so you know how much you have left.

How to authenticate

Considering that there are two types of authentication methods, let’s look at how you can use them. The first one is the username and password, which most people will use. For this one, you’ll need to navigate the pipeline you plan to use from where you will get the login credentials.

The process is simple if you need to use the IP authentication method. Once you go to the pipeline containing the proxies you want to use, you’ll need to go to the settings tab. From there, you can add the IP address you want to whitelist and continue using the service without a username and password.

Verdict

Nimbleway is a service that hasn’t been on the market for too long, which is probably why it isn’t getting enough attention. During our testing period, we found that the service delivers on most of its promises and has very few issues.

Usability

Looking at the proxies alone, depending on the use case scenario, Nimbleway covers a wide variety. Thanks to the 3 types of proxies it offers, many people will find it a good option mainly because it has a lot to offer. We don’t know the exact numbers, but we know that they don’t lack like some of its rivals.

On the dashboard side of things, Nimbleway doesn’t disappoint either. It’s not the simplest one on the market, but everything is clearly laid out, so you won’t struggle too much. You may need to poke around to figure out how things work, but the learning curve isn’t too steep.

Finally, let’s talk about the service as a whole. We are reviewing the proxies, but Nimbleway is so much more. As a result, you can consider it a one-stop shop for your data-gathering projects.

Pricing

Looking at the pricing structure, things are pretty good, and in a way, Nimbleway is an affordable service. Just for the proxies, even if you are looking to get 4G IP addresses, which are the more expensive ones, you’re still not paying as much as with some of its rivals.

Nimbleway offers all of its services in a single package, and you have 4 of them to choose from. Each comes with a different set of features, with the most expensive one being the most feature-rich. One thing I would have liked to see is a custom package. This would make it more attractive to larger companies with specific requirements, so it would be a good way to get exactly what they need.

Reliability

Whenever you get a set of proxies, the most crucial aspect is that they are reliable so that your projects run as smoothly as possible. In this regard, we have no complaints about Nimbleway.

The service worked without any issues, and all the proxies were as stable as possible. Sure, I have my remarks about the latency, but we didn’t experience any connection issues with any of them.

It’s the same story with the dashboard and the rest of the service. Nimbleway worked as advertised and had no issues whatsoever.

Support

In terms of support, Nimbleway isn’t the worst service we’ve worked with, but it has a few drawbacks that we hope they work on in the future. The most important one is the available support platforms the company offers.

Currently, the only option to get support from the team is to reach out via email. It’s not the end of the world, and they respond quickly, but there isn’t a live chat or phone support, which some of its rivals offer.

Regarding available documentation on the site, Nimbleway deserves to be praised. The documentation section is extensive, outlining the most important aspects of the service. It also has plenty of examples about how you can use each service individually.

This is a good thing because you, as a customer, can review the documentation before purchasing a package. You will know what you’re getting into and if you can master the service without struggling too much.

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