Iteration Layer vs Bright Data
Bright Data is built for large-scale scraping infrastructure; Iteration Layer returns typed JSON from a schema without scraper ownership.
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Why developers switch from Bright Data
Bright Data is a strong fit for proxy-heavy scraping and data collection at scale. Iteration Layer is the focused option when you need typed fields from one public page.
Typed results without scraper ownership
Define the fields you need in a schema and get typed JSON with confidence scores. No scraping logic, no actor maintenance, no proxy configuration.
Confidence scores and citations
Every extracted value includes a confidence score and a verbatim source citation from the page, so you know when to trust the result.
EU-hosted, zero data retention
All processing runs on EU infrastructure. Page content is processed in memory and not retained. DPA available for all plans.
Feature-by-feature comparison
We went through the docs so you don't have to. Here's how every feature compares — including the ones where we're not the better choice.
| Feature | Iteration Layer | Bright Data |
|---|---|---|
| Schema-defined extraction |
Yes
Define fields in a schema and receive typed JSON results |
Available
Part of a broader web data platform |
| Confidence scores |
Per field
Confidence score between 0 and 1 for every extracted field |
No
No per-field confidence scoring |
| Source citations |
Yes
Verbatim source citation from the page for every field |
No
No source citations for extracted values |
| Proxy infrastructure |
Provider-backed options
Fetch options for locale, user agent, timeout, and opt-in JS rendering |
Core strength
Proxy and scraping infrastructure are central products |
| Scale track record |
Growing
Actively growing platform with expanding customer base |
Proven
Enterprise-scale web data infrastructure |
| EU hosting |
EU only
All processing on EU-hosted servers |
Check availability
Review Bright Data for EU region options |
| GDPR / Data privacy |
Zero retention
No page content stored beyond temporary 90-day logs |
Platform policies
Check Bright Data for data retention and privacy terms |
| Data used for training |
Never
Page content is never used to train or improve AI models |
Check terms
Review Bright Data terms for model training policies |
| Pricing model |
Per page
One credit per extraction request |
Per usage
Separate pricing for proxies, scrapers, datasets, and browser sessions |
Pricing
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Developer
For individuals & small projects
Startup
Save 40%For growing teams
Business
Save 47%For high-volume workloads
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