Top 49 IPRoyal Alternatives & Competitors (2026)

DataImpulse

• Industry-leading entry pricing with Standard Residential bandwidth starting at $1.00/GB and Datacenter at $0.50/GB
• Purchased bandwidth never expires and rolls over indefinitely with an accessible $5.00 minimum deposit
• Full protocol flexibility supporting HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 across dedicated rotating ports and sticky session port ranges
• Global geographic coverage across 195+ countries with free country targeting via username parameters

• Does not offer dedicated static ISP proxy subscriptions or unmetered per-IP bandwidth plans
• Authentication is limited to Username / Password credentials; IP whitelisting is not supported
• Granular city, ZIP, and ASN filtering may require premium residential allocation or custom setup

ProxyEmpire

• Unused bandwidth rolls over automatically into the next billing cycle as long as an active monthly subscription is maintained
• Comprehensive 6-product proxy suite spanning Rotating Residential, Static ISP, Rotating Mobile, Dedicated Mobile, Rotating Datacenter, and Unlimited Residential
• Granular geo-targeting options down to country, region, city, ISP, ASN, and ZIP-code level included across residential pools
• Supports both standard HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS5 transport protocols with dual Username/Password and IP Whitelisting authentication

• Entry-level subscription plans require a minimum monthly commitment ($20 promo / $40 regular for 7 GB) rather than true sub-$5 deposit pay-as-you-go
• Static ISP proxies enforce a 100 GB per IP monthly fair-use bandwidth threshold rather than truly unmetered usage
• Unlimited residential and dedicated mobile products operate on distinct billing units (per-day and per-device monthly) with substantial upfront price floors ($200/day or $1,500/mo)

Rayobyte

• Extensive product portfolio spanning Premium Residential, Scale Residential, Static Datacenter, Static ISP, Rotating ISP, Rotating Datacenter, and Mobile proxies
• Transparent standard self-serve starting rate of $3.50/GB on Premium Residential without forcing steep upfront multi-thousand dollar commitments
• Static Datacenter ($2.50/IP/mo) and Static ISP ($5.00/IP/mo) lines include truly unmetered bandwidth with dedicated IP ownership
• Strong ethical sourcing and compliance standards across all residential and datacenter subnets

• Lowest advertised enterprise rates (e.g. $0.50/GB residential, $0.85/IP datacenter) require massive volume commitments or custom sales agreements
• Scale Residential proxy access requires formal business verification and compliance vetting (KYC) before activation
• Static Datacenter and Static ISP orders enforce a 5-IP minimum order threshold ($12.50/mo and $25.00/mo minimum outlay respectively)

Evomi

• Transparent dual billing model distinguishing no-commitment pay-as-you-go ($0.99/GB Core Residential, $0.45/GB Datacenter) from monthly commitments ($0.49/GB and $0.30/GB)
• Comprehensive 5-product proxy offering spanning Core Residential, Premium Residential, Static ISP, Datacenter, and 3G/4G/5G Mobile networks
• Static Residential (ISP) proxies feature genuinely unmetered bandwidth starting at $1.00/IP for shared and $2.50/IP for private dedicated lines
• Operated under strict Swiss privacy and legal data compliance by TeraShift GmbH based in Ermatingen, Switzerland

• The low headline $0.49/GB residential and $0.30/GB datacenter rates require recurring monthly subscription commitments ($49/mo and $300/mo respectively) rather than pay-as-you-go
• Pay-as-you-go Core Residential carries a 15 GB initial purchase minimum ($14.85 minimum outlay)
• Developer scraping tools such as Scraper API and Scraping Browser are billed separately and operate on distinct usage pricing

Proxy-Seller

• Comprehensive 5-product proxy catalog covering Rotating Residential, Datacenter IPv4, Datacenter IPv6, Static ISP, and Mobile networks
• Dedicated static datacenter IPv4 proxies starting at competitive rates ($1.50–$2.14/IP/month) and ultra-low cost IPv6 options
• Rotating residential pool spanning 220+ regions with granular country, state, city, and ISP targeting
• Flexible billing periods ranging from 1 week up to 12 months with progressive multi-month and volume discounts

• Static ISP proxies are not truly unmetered—they are governed by a Fair Usage Policy (FUP) enforcing 100 concurrent connections and ~100 GB traffic baseline per IP
• Datacenter IPv4 and IPv6 offerings are priced per IP and must be purchased as separate dedicated packages rather than a unified bandwidth pool
• Rotating residential starting price of $3.50/GB is higher than specialized budget residential aggregators

NodeMaven

• Automated IP quality filtering pre-screens nodes against blacklist and fraud databases to minimize CAPTCHAs and bot challenges
• Unified bandwidth pool allows accessing both residential and 4G/5G mobile proxies under the same balance without cellular surcharges
• Bandwidth rollover policy preserves unused gigabytes across billing periods on active subscription accounts
• Low-risk paid trial package ($3.50 for 750 MB) allows testing real residential and mobile pool performance

• NodeMaven does not offer standard datacenter proxies—infrastructure is strictly limited to Residential, Mobile, and Static ISP
• Vendor claims of ~99.5% success rates and 95%+ clean scores reflect provider-reported marketing assertions rather than independent third-party benchmarks
• Entry-level per-GB pricing ($4.25/GB on the 2 GB pack) is higher than pure bulk providers before volume discounts apply

ProxyScrape

• Comprehensive 6-tier proxy catalog covering Rotating Residential, Unlimited Residential, Shared Datacenter, Dedicated Datacenter, Dedicated ISP, and Mobile networks
• Ultra-low cost shared datacenter tier starting at ~$25/month for 1,000 IPs (~$0.025/proxy) with unmetered bandwidth
• Unlimited Residential plan option removes per-gigabyte bandwidth metering in favor of flat-rate connection speed limits (Mbps)
• Accessible entry testing with a $1.00 1GB residential trial and a free public proxy list tool for testing open protocols

• Starter rates for mobile proxies ($7.50/GB) and dedicated ISP proxies ($3.44/IP on the 5-IP pack) carry significant small-volume premiums before bulk discounts apply
• Free Proxy List is an open public aggregator with high latency, frequent downtime, and no security guarantees—unsuitable for commercial production workflows
• Advertised IP network sizes (e.g. 10M–120M+ residential IPs) and 99%+ uptime claims represent provider-reported metrics rather than third-party lab benchmarks

Proxyrack

• Comprehensive 8-product proxy catalog covering Premium Residential, Private Residential, Unlimited Residential, USA ISP, Rotating Datacenter, Static Datacenter, and Mobile networks
• Distinct thread-metered architecture allows purchasing unmetered bandwidth packages (Unlimited Residential, USA/Global Datacenter) without per-gigabyte metering
• USA ISP proxies combine high datacenter speeds with authentic consumer ISP ASN routing, unrestricted threads, and unmetered data
• Dedicated port offerings (Private Residential and Static Datacenter) ensure exclusive node access without peer sharing

• High entry barrier for residential testing: Premium Residential requires a minimum 100 GB commitment ($110/mo), and Unlimited Residential starts at $300/mo
• Thread-metered packages enforce strict limits on concurrent connections (e.g. 100 to 500 threads) where exceeding concurrency drops requests
• Advertised IP pool figures (millions of daily IPs) and uptime metrics represent provider-reported marketing assertions rather than independent benchmarks

Infatica

• Comprehensive 6-product proxy suite spanning Rotating Residential IPv4, Residential IPv6, Static ISP, Mobile, Shared Datacenter, and Dedicated Datacenter networks
• Genuine Pay-As-You-Go options available for Residential ($4.00/GB), Mobile ($8.00/GB), and Shared Datacenter ($0.60/GB) without forced recurring subscriptions
• Offers both metered shared datacenter bandwidth ($0.30–$0.60/GB) and dedicated private datacenter IP leases (from ~$1.10/IP) with unmetered traffic
• Granular geo-targeting down to country, city, and ASN across 150+ countries with customizable sticky session timers (5 to 60 minutes)

• Static ISP proxies require substantial monthly package commitments (starting at $144/mo) rather than individual $2–$3 single-IP purchases
• Pay-As-You-Go starting rates for Mobile ($8.00/GB) and IPv6 Residential ($6.00/GB) carry notable premiums compared to volume tiers
• Published network metrics (15M+ residential IPs, 99%+ uptime) represent provider-reported claims rather than third-party lab benchmarks

Geonode

• Highly competitive entry pricing for rotating residential proxies starting at $7.92/month for 10 GB (~$0.79/GB) with bandwidth rollover
• Unmetered static ISP proxy ladder ($1.25–$1.75/IP/month) available in both shared (up to 3 users) and dedicated allocations
• Unlimited Residential plans eliminate per-gigabyte metering in favor of dedicated throughput speed limits (200 to 1,000 Mbps)
• Low-friction testing options including a $5 for 10 GB 3-day residential trial and flexible self-service dashboard

• Geonode does not offer mobile proxies—users requiring cellular carrier IPs must use alternative providers
• Unlimited Residential plans carry an enterprise entry barrier starting from $1,800/month for a 200 Mbps speed cap
• Advertised residential pool size (30M+ IPs) and uptime metrics represent vendor-reported marketing assertions rather than independent benchmarks

Thordata

• Low entry barrier with 1 GB starter packages for Rotating Residential ($2.00) and Mobile ($5.00) without high monthly minimums
• Bandwidth rollover policy preserves unused residential and mobile traffic across renewals on active accounts
• Comprehensive product ecosystem covering Residential, Datacenter (Shared/Dedicated), Static ISP, Mobile, and High Bandwidth tiers
• Cost-effective Static ISP proxies starting at $0.75/IP with unmetered bandwidth

• Advertised headline rates ($0.65/GB residential, $2.20/GB mobile) require massive volume commitments ($3,250 for 5 TB and $1,100 for 500 GB respectively)
• High Bandwidth plans represent substantial flat upfront investments ($280/day, $2,370/month) tailored for heavy enterprise data collectors
• Advertised pool sizes (60M–100M+ IPs), 99.9% uptime, and 99.2% success rates represent vendor-reported marketing assertions rather than independent benchmarks

MarsProxies

• Non-expiring residential bandwidth allows teams to purchase traffic in advance without fear of monthly expiration or forfeiture
• Ultra-flexible sticky sessions configurable anywhere from 1 second up to 7 continuous days for long-running workflows
• Affordable 1-day entry options for Datacenter ($0.99), ISP ($1.39), and Mobile ($8.49) enabling low-friction real-world testing
• Dedicated Datacenter, Static ISP, and Mobile proxies all feature genuinely unlimited and unmetered data transfer

• Advertised headline $1.65/GB residential rate requires a $16,500 outlay for 10 TB, while standard entry 1 GB is priced at $4.99/GB
• Advertised $8.49/day mobile rate is a short-term single-day price, while ongoing monthly deployments require ~$123.50/month commitments
• Advertised residential pool size (1M+ IPs), 99.9% uptime, and 99.6% success rates represent vendor-reported claims rather than third-party lab benchmarks

Froxy

• Accessible 3-day trial ($1.99 for 100 MB) allowing real-world endpoint testing before committing to larger monthly plans
• Bandwidth rollover policy preserves unused residential, mobile, and datacenter gigabytes across consecutive active billing cycles
• Renewal bonus program rewards ongoing subscribers with extra bonus data starting from the second month of renewal
• Broad global coverage spanning 200+ countries with granular city, state, and mobile carrier-level targeting

• Does not offer pay-as-you-go traffic—all proxy inventory is billed on recurring monthly subscription packages
• Static ISP proxies are not available—users requiring dedicated residential-ASN static IPs must choose an alternative provider
• Advertised network size (8M+ residential, 30M+ mobile IPs) and 99.9% uptime represent vendor-reported marketing assertions rather than independent lab benchmarks

FloppyData

• Unified rotating balance allows customers to freely access Residential, 4G/5G Mobile, and Datacenter endpoints under a single flat rate of $1.00/GB
• Competitive entry pricing on unmetered Static Datacenter proxies starting at $19/month for 20 dedicated IPs ($0.95/IP)
• Dedicated Static ISP proxies provide legitimate consumer ASNs with unmetered data transfer starting at $49/month for 20 IPs ($2.45/IP)
• Universal protocol compatibility supporting HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 across rotating and static proxy products

• Static ISP and Datacenter proxies enforce a 20-IP minimum purchase bundle ($49/mo and $19/mo respectively); single-IP purchases are not supported
• The advertised $1.79/IP ISP and $0.79/IP datacenter rates require 100-IP bundle commitments ($179/mo and $79/mo) and cannot be purchased as standalone entry rates
• Vendor-advertised pool sizes (100M+ IPs), 99.9% uptime, and vendor-conducted benchmark comparisons represent unverified provider claims

AstroProxy

• Ultra-granular minimum purchase threshold: prepaid packages start at just 100 MB ($0.37 DC, $0.73 Res, $1.31 Mobile + $0.30 port)
• Flexible dual billing models offering prepaid 30-day traffic packages as well as dynamic pay-as-you-go metered in 10 MB increments
• Multi-modal rotation controls allow switching IP addresses on timer intervals, per connection, or programmatically via API endpoint
• Universal protocol compatibility supporting HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 on all dedicated port channels

• Mandatory port fees ($0.30 prepaid / $0.10 PAYG) must be factored into every deployment alongside per-gigabyte costs
• Does not offer Static ISP proxies or IPv6 support; only dynamic IPv4 endpoints across Residential, Mobile, and Datacenter
• Enforces Know Your Customer (KYC) identity checks and AML compliance; anonymous usage and certain payment options require verification
• Vendor claims regarding network size (2M+ IPs) and 99.9% uptime represent self-reported assertions rather than independent benchmarks

Nimbleway

• Enterprise residential proxy network featuring advanced sticky sessions and proprietary Geosessions that preserve ISP and regional proximity across multi-step automation
• Single BackConnect gateway (ip.nimbleway.com:7000) with intuitive pipeline parameter formatting for Country, State, and City targeting
• High ethical standards: Zero-Trust architecture, participant in the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative, and verified legal compliance audits
• Rich ecosystem of web intelligence APIs (Search, Extract, Crawl, Map) available alongside residential IP infrastructure

• No public self-service proxy pricing; standalone residential bandwidth requires custom enterprise contracts, sales consultation, and KYC approval
• Does not offer Datacenter, Static ISP, or Mobile proxy network tiers
• Public free trial credits apply strictly to web extraction APIs, not to standalone residential proxy bandwidth
• Vendor marketing statements regarding pool scale and success rates represent unverified vendor claims rather than third-party verified benchmarks

PacketStream

• Extremely cost-effective flat $1.00/GB residential pricing with zero recurring monthly subscription obligations
• Non-expiring bandwidth balance ensures purchased traffic never lapses, ideal for intermittent or low-frequency scraping
• Both rotating and sticky sessions (up to 60 minutes) share the exact same $1.00/GB rate without hidden premium surcharges
• Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 protocol endpoints through a clean gateway architecture (proxy.packetstream.io)

• High entry barrier for casual testing: enforces a mandatory $50 minimum purchase threshold ($500 for Reseller API)
• No IP whitelist authentication; connections must strictly authenticate using username and password parameters
• Targeting is limited strictly to country level; does not support state, city, ASN, or carrier filtering
• Does not offer Datacenter, Static ISP, or Mobile cellular proxy networks

Proxy-Cheap

• Comprehensive multi-category catalog supporting Residential, Datacenter (IPv4/IPv6), Static ISP (IPv4/IPv6), and Mobile (Rotating & Static) proxy networks
• Affordable entry threshold: residential packages start at just 3 GB ($4.50 total at $1.50/GB), scaling down to $0.78/GB for 51+ GB bulk purchases
• Dual authentication methods (Username/Password and IP Whitelisting) and full HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 protocol coverage across all products
• Non-expiring residential traffic balances without mandatory recurring monthly subscription lock-in

• The headline $0.78/GB residential rate is a volume-discounted tier requiring a 51+ GB commitment ($39.78 min); entry volume (3 GB) is billed at $1.50/GB
• Datacenter and Static ISP IPv6 products require multi-IP bulk bundle purchases rather than single-IP micro-orders
• Unlimited bandwidth claims on Static ISP and Mobile products remain subject to fair usage, bandwidth throttling, and single-port concurrency limits
• Vendor performance statistics (e.g., 99.9% uptime, sub-second latency) represent self-reported marketing claims rather than third-party verified benchmarks

NetNut

• Historically offered direct ISP/telecom peering via DiViNetworks backbone, providing fast response times and stable static residential sessions
• Previously supported comprehensive proxy categories spanning Residential, Static ISP, Datacenter, and Mobile networks
• Parent entity Alarum Technologies filed formal SEC disclosures providing regulatory transparency regarding operational disruptions
• Detailed API documentation and dashboard sub-user management were historically available for enterprise teams

• CRITICAL: Underwent international law enforcement takedown on July 2, 2026; netnut.io seized by the FBI in coordination with Google Threat Intelligence
• Google Threat Intelligence linked network proxy exit nodes to the Popa botnet infecting consumer devices via deceptive SDKs
• Current operational availability, infrastructure safety, and legal compliance remain unverified as of October 2026; netnut.ai has not been independently verified
• Commercial proxy services are suspended; pricing, deposits, and new customer onboarding are officially marked Unavailable

Live Proxies

• Privately allocated IP pools: B2C subscribers receive dedicated residential subnet assignments (200–500 IPs) rather than sharing a single congested public pool
• Extended sticky session persistence: Supports continuous sessions up to 60 minutes for residential and 30 minutes for mobile connections
• Bandwidth rollover mechanism: Unused gigabytes roll over into subsequent billing cycles when renewing before expiration
• Unlimited concurrency: No artificial caps or throttling on parallel threads and simultaneous HTTP connections

• High entry cost barrier: Self-serve checkout begins at $70.00 for 4 GB ($17.50/GB effective); no micro-transactions or flexible pay-as-you-go options
• No SOCKS5 support for B2C plans: SOCKS5 protocol is strictly restricted to B2B enterprise contracts ($2,000/mo minimum)
• Mobile stock constraints: Specific regional carrier subnets frequently sell out, requiring stock monitoring or standby plans
• Static Residential is permanently discontinued: Marked "Permanently Unavailable" on official pricing; no Datacenter or ISP offerings

Storm Proxies

• 100% unmetered bandwidth on all proxy plans, eliminating per-gigabyte overage fees for high-traffic scraping
• Affordable entry points with 1-port residential at $19/mo, 10-thread backconnect at $14/mo, and 5 dedicated IPs at $10/mo
• Flexible rotation modes: 5-minute residential sticky ports, instant per-request backconnect rotation, and 3/15-minute timed intervals
• High concurrency headroom: 50 simultaneous threads per residential port and 100 threads per dedicated datacenter IP

• No SOCKS5 protocol support; connections are strictly limited to HTTP and HTTPS protocols
• Limited geographic targeting; accounts select broad regions (USA, EU, Worldwide) with no city, state, or ASN filtering
• Restricted IP authorization; typically allows only 1 authorized client IP address per package (requires 15 min propagation)
• Strict 24-hour refund constraints: limited strictly to the smallest package on first order, with no free trial offered

LunaProxy

• Historically provided high-affordability residential bandwidth starting below $1.00/GB on volume packages
• Previously featured a dedicated desktop proxy client and browser extension for session and IP management
• Offered diverse historical product types including Rotating Residential, Unlimited Residential, Static ISP, and Datacenter
• Historical documentation supported wide protocol compatibility spanning HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5

• CRITICAL: Disrupted by Google Threat Intelligence on January 28, 2026 as part of the IPIDEA proxy network ecosystem
• Google investigation identified proxy supply chain reliance on deceptive SDKs turning consumer devices into unwitting exit nodes
• Commercial service is completely defunct; original domain (lunaproxy.com) is inaccessible and no longer resolves
• Similarly named domains (e.g. luna-proxy.com) lack verified common ownership or operational continuity with the original service

Lightning Proxies

• Extensive multi-network product catalog covering Residential, Mobile, Static ISP, Datacenter IPv4, and IPv6 subnets
• Universal protocol compatibility with native HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 support across all primary proxy lines
• Flexible billing structures offering both per-gigabyte metered packages and unmetered throughput-based daily passes ($155/day)
• Low entry barrier for dedicated static ISP proxies with a 1-IP minimum purchase ($4.00) and terms up to 180 days

• Bandwidth expiration: standard residential and mobile data credits expire after 30 days rather than rolling over indefinitely
• Promotional vs regular pricing variance: lowest advertised rates ($4.50/GB) require promotional discounts; regular base starts at $5.50/GB
• Marketing contradiction on IPv6: product pages advertise "unlimited bandwidth" while monthly checkout enforces metered GB bundles
• Throughput-based unlimited residential plans require high upfront outlay ($155/day minimum), limiting accessibility for smaller projects

ASocks

• Straightforward flat-rate PAYG pricing at $3.00/GB across residential and mobile pools with non-expiring balance
• Universal protocol flexibility featuring native HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 compatibility across all endpoints
• Free granular geo-targeting allowing Country, City, and ASN selection with zero additional per-request markups
• Flexible per-proxy unlimited monthly options ($5/mo for residential/corporate) with tiered volume discounts up to 15%

• Minimum balance top-up: enforces a $15.00 minimum account funding deposit to initiate pay-as-you-go service
• Conflicting refund documentation: general TOS allows unspent GB refunds within 24h, while specific policy restricts refunds to <500 MB usage
• No separately purchasable Static ISP product: comparison page references do not translate into an active storefront product line
• Corporate PAYG traffic is not separately itemized; corporate datacenter access is offered primarily via per-proxy monthly plans

IPBurger

• Comprehensive product catalog spanning Rotating Residential, Mobile, Static ISP, and Dedicated Datacenter (Fresh & Private) proxies
• Virgin Fresh Dedicated IPs featuring a strict 180-day quarantine period designed specifically for clean e-commerce account creation
• Unlimited bandwidth on all Dedicated Datacenter and Static ISP packages with no per-GB metering or hidden overage charges
• Granular targeting including mobile carrier selection (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) and sticky session control up to 30 minutes

• No standalone Pay-As-You-Go option: all residential and mobile services require monthly subscription commitments (starting at $59/mo)
• Deceptive entry-level ISP headline rates: $14.41/IP/mo requires a 12-month upfront commitment ($172.92), with month-to-month starting at $29.95/mo
• Concurrency throttles on lower residential tiers: Starter and Plus plans feature thread limitations; unlimited concurrency requires Pro ($269/mo)
• Strict refund limitations: 3-day window restricted to residential plans with under 0.5 GB usage; subscription renewals are strictly non-refundable

Proxy302

• Ultra-low entry barrier with 1 GB minimum purchase ($1.50 on Budget, $5.00 on Premium) and zero recurring monthly commitments
• Flexible short-term IP rental intervals (1, 3, 7, 30, 60, and 90 days) starting from $0.25/day for Datacenter and $0.50/day for Static ISP
• Traffic credits and PTC wallet balances never expire, allowing low-volume developers to consume data at their own pace
• Convenient tooling including a native Chrome extension and automated 3-minute refund safeguard for non-functional IPs

• No Mobile proxy product: users requiring real 4G/5G carrier networks must seek alternative specialized mobile providers
• Payment gateway surcharges: transaction processing fees apply at checkout and vary based on selected payment channel
• PTC deposit step required: users cannot pay directly for micro-orders and must top up a minimum $5 wallet balance
• Static IP leases expire automatically and release addresses back to pool unless manual or auto-renewal is explicitly triggered

PYPROXY

• Wide multi-category proxy catalog covering Residential, Mobile 4G/5G, Static/Rotating ISP, and Datacenter IPv4/IPv6
• Non-expiring traffic packages with generous launch bonus bandwidth (e.g., 5 GB + 3 GB bonus for $16 = $2.00/GB effective)
• Low entry commitment with a $5 Trial package (2 GB @ $2.50/GB) and flexible SOCKS5 per-IP options from $0.045/IP
• Universal protocol support with full HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 compatibility across all rotating and static endpoints

• Past brand association & August 2026 relaunch: the original brand was cited in Google GTIG reports (IPIDEA network); the new management states prior accounts were not carried over
• Headline rate disparity: advertised $0.67/GB rate is restricted to the $3,015 Titan package; entry packages cost $2.00 to $2.50/GB
• No transfer of prior credits: legacy PY Proxy account holders received no balance transfers under the new August 2026 ownership
• Unverified infrastructure claims: pool scale (90M+ IPs) and uptime metrics represent self-reported vendor marketing figures

922 S5 Proxy

• Historical significance: pioneer of the desktop-client per-IP credit deduction model popular in affiliate and multi-account automation
• Flexible historical product catalog spanning per-IP SOCKS5, per-GB metered residential, and dedicated static ISP lines
• Local port forwarding architecture allowed straightforward integration with desktop anti-detect browsers without credential syntax
• Granular historical targeting options covering city, postal code, and ISP ASN filtering across global residential networks

• Service permanently discontinued: domain inaccessible following January 2026 Google Threat Intelligence Group disruption of IPIDEA
• Associated with botnet/SDK infrastructure: Google technical analysis documented abusive proxy SDK distribution in consumer applications
• Total customer balance loss: all unspent IP credits and prepaid balances became unrecoverable upon network disruption
• Proliferation of untrusted clone websites: lookalike domains (922proxy.org, 922proxy.app) pose potential security risks to consumers

ABCProxy

• Historical significance: prominent vendor of the desktop-client per-IP credit allocation model alongside 922 S5 Proxy in the SOCKS5 ecosystem
• Broad historical product portfolio covering per-IP SOCKS5, per-GB metered residential, dedicated static ISP lines, and datacenter proxies
• Local loopback port forwarding architecture allowed seamless integration with anti-detect browsers without individual credential configuration
• Extensive claimed global geographic coverage across 190+ countries with city and ISP ASN filtering

• Permanently discontinued: commercial pages ceased on January 29, 2026 following Google Threat Intelligence Group disruption of IPIDEA
• Domain sinkholed: abcproxy.com was redirected to Shadowserver sinkhole infrastructure following international infrastructure countermeasures
• Associated with deceptive proxy SDKs: Google technical disclosures documented abusive proxy SDK distribution in consumer applications
• Total customer balance forfeiture: all prepaid balances, active subscriptions, and unspent IP credits became permanently unrecoverable
• Proliferation of untrusted clone websites: lookalike domains (abc-proxy.com, abcs5proxy.com, abcproxy.org) pose severe security and fraud risks

ProxyWing

• Comprehensive proxy catalog spanning Residential, Datacenter, Static ISP, and Mobile 4G/5G under unified management
• Traffic never expires on Residential proxies, allowing low-volume users to purchase 1 GB ($2.50) without expiration pressure
• High session persistence options: Standard tier allows up to 1000 minutes sticky TTL, while Premium tier supports up to 7 days
• Advanced technical features on ISP NEW and Mobile: UDP Associate, p0f OS fingerprinting, IP whitelisting, and .ovpn OpenVPN downloads

• Headline discount conditions: the advertised $1.00/GB residential rate requires 10,000+ GB bulk outlay, and the $0.87/IP datacenter rate requires high volume and 12-month commitment
• Technical disparity in ISP architecture: ISP OLD locations (Italy, Australia, Hong Kong, Sweden) lack UDP, IP whitelisting, and OS signatures, with Sweden restricted to HTTP-only
• Premium residential pricing premium: Premium tier starts significantly higher at $6.00/GB (more than double the Standard base)
• Time-based Mobile billing: Mobile proxies are rented by duration (from $4/day) rather than per-gigabyte, which may increase costs for sporadic low-bandwidth tasks

TabProxy

• Historical market footprint: popular partner integration with anti-detect browsers like Dolphin{Anty} and AdsPower for multi-account management
• Flexible historical product offerings spanning per-GB rotating residential, weekly static residential, and dedicated datacenter proxies
• Universal protocol compatibility supporting HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 across all proxy endpoints
• Granular historical geographic targeting options down to country, administrative state, and city levels

• Permanently unavailable: named in January 28, 2026 Google Threat Intelligence Group investigation into the IPIDEA proxy network
• Domain non-functional: tabproxy.com stopped resolving in July 2026 and entered clientHold status in October 2026
• Infrastructure shutdown: technical and legal disruption by Google and cybersecurity partners dismantled commercial storefront operations
• Total customer account and balance loss: prepaid funds, subscriptions, and active allocations became permanently unrecoverable

SimplyNode

• Flexible pay-as-you-go model with non-expiring bandwidth credits and a low 1 GB ($4.00) entry point
• Industry-leading residential sticky session duration supporting persistent connections up to 6 hours
• Universal protocol compatibility (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5) managed through a single unified gateway endpoint
• Multi-tiered loyalty program rewarding consistent monthly or lifetime spending with discounts up to $1.00/GB

• Narrow product scope: exclusively offers rotating residential and mobile proxies; datacenter and static ISP lines are completely absent
• Published pricing inconsistencies across website marketing materials ($4.25 vs $4.00/GB mobile; $3.50 vs $3.25/GB at 30 GB)
• Strict refund policy constraints: 14-day refund window is voided once 20% of data or 1 GB is consumed, and crypto payments are non-refundable
• Mandatory KYC checks: S Node B.V. enforces identity verification procedures on flagged accounts and high-volume orders

HydraProxy

• Extensive mobile proxy portfolio spanning time-based USA 4G/5G modems, metered international cellular data, and 24-hour static mobile ports
• Low minimum commitment options including 1-day USA mobile passes from $2.95 and single-gigabyte residential purchases
• Non-expiring residential bandwidth credits eliminating monthly expiration pressure for sporadic scrapers
• Granular mobile rotation controls on Premium tiers allowing 5, 10, 30-minute, or 6-hour extended session intervals with carrier targeting

• Official residential pricing contradiction: main pricing page ($4.00/GB base) directly conflicts with product page ($5.00/GB base)
• Strict 24-hour refund window: refunds are voided after 24 hours, limited to deposits under $100, capped at 1 GB usage, and exclude crypto
• Absence of datacenter proxies: HydraProxy does not provide standard server-hosted datacenter IPv4 subnets
• Residential sticky sessions capped at 1 hour (60 minutes), unlike competitors offering 6-hour or multi-day hold durations

ProxyOmega

• Extensive product selection covering per-GB metered, port-based unmetered, bandwidth-pipeline unmetered, dedicated static ISP, and IPv6 threads
• Non-expiring residential and mobile traffic credits with no mandatory monthly recurring minimums
• Affordable entry thresholds with 1 GB ($3.00) residential top-up and daily access options for unlimited and IPv6 packages
• Dual protocol support featuring full HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS5 compatibility across all proxy products

• Datacenter proxies are strictly IPv6-only; cannot reach IPv4 targets, and UDP routing is not operational despite ambiguous marketing references
• Static ISP proxies are restricted solely to United States locations and require a 5-IP minimum commitment ($16.25/month)
• Budget Unlimited plans enforce strict per-port concurrent thread caps that limit heavy multi-threaded scraping workflows
• Conflicting vendor documentation regarding mobile session persistence and protocol support requires careful configuration testing

Oculus Proxies

• Specialized high-speed ISP lines tailored specifically for high-contention e-commerce and ticket drops
• Dedicated datacenter IPv4 proxies starting at competitive volume rates from $0.50/IP with unmetered bandwidth
• Support for flexible commitment durations including 1-week temporary project passes and 30-day subscriptions
• Universal TCP protocol compatibility supporting HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 across all active product tiers

• Strict target filtering on Standard ISP: prohibited from accessing social media networks and search engine endpoints
• ISP Premium proxies are geographically restricted strictly to United States locations
• Absence of UDP support: all proxy connections are TCP-only, precluding UDP-dependent scraping or streaming tools
• Inconsistent website documentation regarding trial policies, package lifespans (1-week vs 3-month), and unmetered fair-use limits
• Residential proxy products are omitted from current main storefront navigation and carry documented read-only restrictions

MyPrivateProxy

• Long-standing industry track record: over a decade of stable operation and reliable server uptime since 2011
• Completely unmetered bandwidth across all proxy plans with high-speed 1 Gbps server connections
• Highly competitive single-IP entry threshold starting at just $2.49/month for 1 private proxy
• Free monthly IP randomization option allowing users to rotate to new datacenter subnets every billing cycle

• Strictly limited to datacenter proxies: does not offer residential, ISP, or mobile cellular proxy networks
• Lack of automatic per-request rotation: proxies are static server IPs, and monthly refresh requires manual request
• No native SOCKS5 or UDP support: proxies support HTTP and HTTPS protocols exclusively over TCP
• Shared proxy plans enforce a high 50-IP minimum order ($50.00/month), and specialized sneaker/ticketing plans are non-refundable

BuyProxies.org

• Established operational history: provider active in datacenter proxy hosting since 2011 with stable server hardware
• 100% unmetered gigabit bandwidth with predictable flat-rate monthly subscriptions and no overage fees
• Affordable semi-dedicated option starting at $1.25/IP/month ($12.50 for 10 IPs) with a strict cap of 3 clients per IP
• Complimentary monthly IP refresh option allowing users to rotate to new subnets each billing cycle

• Datacenter proxies only: does not offer peer-to-peer residential, static ISP, or mobile cellular proxy networks
• Static server IPs without automatic per-request rotation: unsuitable for scraping targets requiring dynamic IP switching
• Protocol transport limited to HTTP and HTTPS over TCP: SOCKS5 is not natively supported on standard packages, and UDP is unsupported
• Mandatory package minimums: requires at least 5 IPs ($12.50/mo) for dedicated or 10 IPs ($12.50/mo) for semi-dedicated
• Conditional 24-hour refund window: refunds are excluded if proxies have been extensively used or violate usage terms

SquidProxies

• Established operational pedigree: active in the proxy hosting industry since 2010 with proven server reliability
• Affordable entry thresholds with $15/month starting packages for both residential (10 GB) and dedicated datacenter (10 IPs)
• Completely unmetered bandwidth on all dedicated datacenter plans with high-speed 1 Gbps server connections
• Seven-day money-back guarantee for qualifying first-time customers and transparent public status monitoring

• No standalone pay-as-you-go residential bandwidth: residential data is locked into monthly subscriptions and expires at cycle end
• Does not provide Static ISP (residential ASN) or mobile cellular proxy networks
• Protocol transport limited to HTTP and HTTPS over TCP: SOCKS5 and UDP protocols are not natively supported
• Pricing discrepancies between modern storefront landing pages ($15/10 IPs) and legacy WHMCS billing portals ($24/10 IPs)

ProxiesThatWork

• Extremely accessible entry pricing: $3.00/month for 150 IPs and $20.00/month for 1,000 IPs (~$0.02/IP effective rate)
• Flat-rate monthly billing with unmetered bandwidth and zero metered per-GB consumption charges
• Simple setup via IP allowlisting, avoiding credential parsing issues in multithreaded scrapers
• Public operational status monitoring tracking API and network segment availability at status.proxiesthatwork.com

• Shared bulk datacenter IP architecture: IPs are shared across users, making them unsuitable for sites with strict bot-detection (Cloudflare, Akamai)
• Direct contractual conflict between marketing page (advertised 7-day guarantee) and official Terms of Service (3-day conditional defect refund)
• Strictly Datacenter only: does not provide Residential, Static ISP, or Mobile cellular networks
• No SOCKS5 protocol support, no IPv6 addresses, and no automatic per-request IP rotation

ProxyGuys

• Genuine single-tenant dedicated 5G mobile hardware: no noisy neighbors sharing the physical cellular modem or carrier IP
• Flexible billing cadences with accessible $25/week entry threshold alongside standard $80/month subscriptions
• Full protocol versatility with concurrent HTTP/HTTPS (port 8083) and SOCKS5 (port 9093) transport
• Completely unmetered cellular data transfer with no per-GB bandwidth metering or surprise overages
• Extensive US geographic diversity with 51 advertised cities across top US cellular carriers (AT&T, Verizon)

• Strict 'all sales final' policy with no guaranteed money-back trial window; cryptocurrency payments are entirely non-refundable
• Three-minute (180-second) cooldown restriction enforced by the API when switching between different city locations
• US-only mobile network: does not provide international exit nodes or global cellular coverage
• Strictly Mobile: does not offer rotating residential peer networks, static ISP residential lines, or datacenter proxies
• No free automated trial: registering a free account does not grant complimentary proxy testing data

The Social Proxy

• Historically pioneered high-quality dedicated physical 4G and 5G mobile modems in Israel, the US, UK, and Germany
• Provided genuine unmetered mobile bandwidth with concurrent HTTP and SOCKS5 protocol capabilities
• Offered automated REST API triggers for on-demand cellular IP rotation and remote device management
• Maintained transparent published volume discount tiers scaling up to 50% for high-density multi-modem operators

• CRITICAL: Company placed into court-ordered liquidation on February 22, 2026 with a court-appointed trustee
• Commercial service availability could not be independently confirmed as of October 2026
• Pre-liquidation executive departures: CEO and CTO resigned in December 2025 following management disputes
• Subject of SEC regulatory disclosures (Form 6-K, Form 20-F) regarding corporate insolvency and litigation
• No active customer onboarding, technical support, or purchasable proxy inventory available

Massive

• Unused residential bandwidth rolls over to subsequent billing months as long as an active subscription is maintained
• Independently verified ethical compliance: AppEsteem certified and SOC 2 Type 1 audited opt-in consumer SDK sourcing
• Extensive protocol flexibility with concurrent HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 transport on both residential and ISP tiers
• Official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration enabling AI coding agents to execute web access dynamically
• Granular residential targeting covering 195+ countries down to region, city, ZIP code, and specific carrier ASN

• High entry threshold for residential bandwidth: minimum public purchase is $80.00/month (10 GB Starter package)
• No standalone pay-as-you-go: residential bandwidth requires monthly recurring subscriptions, and $4.90/GB requires a $490 commitment
• ISP proxies are restricted to destination ports 80 and 443 (TCP only); UDP, SMTP, SSH, and custom ports are blocked
• ISP proxies are US-only without city or state level targeting options
• Strictly Residential and ISP: does not provide commercial Datacenter cloud pools or Mobile cellular proxies

HProxy

• Disruptive entry pricing across all four proxy categories: $0.50/GB Residential Lite, $1.49/GB Premium, $0.65/GB Rotating ISP, $1.34/IP Datacenter IPv4, and $1.50/GB Mobile
• Zero recurring subscription lock-in: pure pay-as-you-go billing with non-expiring bandwidth credits drawn from a single wallet balance
• Comprehensive protocol support across HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 (including UDP on designated endpoints)
• Extensive developer utility ecosystem: official MCP server for AI coding agents, Web Scraper API, Reseller sub-user API, and public proxy tools
• Granular targeting on Residential Premium (country, state, city, and ASN) alongside high-density IPv6 datacenter subnets ($0.10/IP)

• Residential Lite pool is restricted to country-level targeting only and lacks state, city, or ASN filtering
• Payment method top-up minimums ($3 for crypto, $10 for credit card) exceed the unit price of individual 1 GB purchases ($0.50)
• Vendor claims of 7-day sticky sessions on residential and mobile networks are theoretical maximums subject to real-world peer disconnection and carrier IP lease recycling
• Dedicated IPv6 datacenter proxies cannot connect to IPv4-only destination websites without gateway dual-stack translation
• Refund policy strictly applies within 14 days to unspent wallet funds only; consumed bandwidth and activated dedicated IPs are non-refundable

2Captcha Proxy

• Official product pages advertise all 4 proxy categories (Residential, Datacenter, ISP, and Mobile) with pay-as-you-go traffic starting at $3.99 for 1 GB
• Broad geo-targeting across 220+ countries with Country, Region, City, ZIP, and ASN filtering
• Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 protocols with per-request rotation and sticky sessions up to 120 minutes
• Unified account balance and API ecosystem for teams already using 2Captcha

• Publishes a single unified per-GB bandwidth rate table ($3.99/GB–$1.25/GB) across its Residential, Datacenter, ISP, and Mobile pages rather than separate category-specific or per-IP rate cards; independent non-residential pool availability is not separately itemized
• Lowest per-GB rates ($1.25/GB–$1.99/GB) require bulk traffic commitments (200 GB to 10 TB)

Bright Data

• Covers all 4 major proxy types: Residential, Datacenter, Static ISP, and Mobile
• Granular targeting down to Country, City, ZIP/Postal code, Carrier, and ASN
• Includes open-source Proxy Manager application for local routing rules and waterfalls

• Higher pay-as-you-go base rate for Residential ($8.40/GB) and Mobile ($24.00/GB) without monthly volume commits
• Strict KYC compliance verification required for certain target categories and account tiers

Oxylabs

• Full enterprise proxy portfolio across Residential, ISP, Dedicated/Shared Datacenter, and Mobile
• Supports coordinate-level (latitude/longitude), state, city, and ASN targeting
• Self-service Pay-As-You-Go option for Residential ($8.00/GB) and Mobile ($9.00/GB)

• Pay-as-you-go residential traffic ($8.00/GB) is twice the cost of entry-level PAYG competitors
• Default residential sticky session parameter (sesstime) is capped at 30 minutes

Decodo

• Accessible self-serve dashboard with Pay-As-You-Go residential bandwidth from $4.00/GB
• Configurable sticky sessions ranging from 1 minute up to 24 hours
• Includes free Chrome/Firefox proxy extensions and X Browser multi-profile tool

• Recent rebrand from Smartproxy to Decodo may require updating legacy integration references
• Dedicated static ISP per-IP plans are more expensive than pure datacenter IP pools

SOAX

• Strong ISP and mobile carrier filtering across 195+ countries
• Unified subscription plans include access to Residential, Mobile, ISP, and Datacenter pools
• Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 with custom sticky session lifetimes

• Standard self-serve entry plan starts at $90/month (25 GB) rather than single-GB pay-as-you-go
• ISP proxy pool geo-coverage is primarily focused on the United States

Webshare

• Includes a permanent free tier with 10 datacenter proxies and 1 GB/month bandwidth
• Very low per-IP cost for Datacenter (from $2.99/mo) and Static Residential ISP proxies (from $6.00/mo)
• Self-serve plan builder allows customizing IP count, bandwidth, threads, and refresh frequency

• Does not offer a dedicated cellular/mobile (3G/4G/5G) proxy network
• Shared datacenter proxy tiers have multiple users per IP unless upgraded to Private/Dedicated