Because Proxycurl is discontinued, the real question isn't "which is better" — it's "what do I migrate to." Captain Data covers the same job: real-time people and company data via a documented REST API, with people + company + employee coverage from one provider, plus MCP for AI agents.
Explore Captain Data's people APIs, company APIs, all products, and pricing.
Comparison
compare · vs Proxycurl
| Dimension | Captain Data | Proxycurl |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live and maintained | Shut down (no longer available) |
| Core data | People, company & employee data | People & company (LinkedIn) |
| Delivery | Real-time REST API + MCP | REST API (discontinued) |
| Search | Sales-Navigator-compatible people & company search | Profile/company lookup by URL |
| Built for AI agents | Yes — structured JSON + MCP | Not offered |
| Pricing | Usage-based credits; 100 free to start | — |
When to choose Captain Data
You need a live, maintained replacement for Proxycurl's people/company enrichment and search — ideally one that's also ready for AI agents via MCP.
When to choose Proxycurl
Proxycurl is no longer available, so there is no scenario to choose it. This page exists to help former Proxycurl users migrate.
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FAQ
QIs Proxycurl still available?›
No. Proxycurl has shut down, so teams relying on it for LinkedIn people and company data need to migrate to a maintained API.