Head-to-Head Proxy ComparisonVerified Public Specifications (Oct 2026)

PacketStream vs ProxyScrape

Side-by-side comparison of PacketStream and ProxyScrape across supported proxy types, residential pricing per GB, datacenter & ISP pricing, geographic coverage, protocols, session rotation, authentication, platform features, and pros & cons.

Editorial Rankings & Factual Comparison Notice: PacketStream (Rank #—) and ProxyScrape (Rank #—) are compared below using verified public documentation (our editorial rankings feature 2Captcha Proxy at #1). Missing specifications are marked Not available.

Provider 1Cataloged

PacketStream

Est. 2018 • Pay-As-You-Go

Residential

Peer-to-peer residential proxy network powered by bandwidth-sharing Packeters, offering flat $1.00/GB rotating and sticky sessions with non-expiring traffic credits.

Residential / GB$1.00 / GB

Starting Price / IPNot available

Geographic Coverage100+ Countries

ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5

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Provider 2Cataloged

ProxyScrape

Est. 2018 • Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions

ResidentialDatacenterISPMobile

Long-standing proxy provider offering Rotating Residential, Unlimited Residential, Premium Datacenter, Dedicated Datacenter, Dedicated ISP, and Mobile proxies alongside community proxy scraping tools.

Residential / GB$2.85 / GB

Starting Price / IPFrom $0.03 / IP

Geographic Coverage120+ Countries

ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, SOCKS5

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Network Coverage

Supported Proxy Network Types

Side-by-side availability across Residential, Datacenter, Static ISP, and Mobile proxy pools.

Proxy Network Type	PacketStream	ProxyScrape
Residential Proxies (Rotating & Sticky) Household ISP-assigned IPs supporting automatic rotation and sticky sessions	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
Datacenter Proxies (Dedicated & Shared) High-speed IPv4/IPv6 cloud server subnets for bulk concurrency	Not available	✓ Supported
ISP / Static Residential Proxies Static consumer ASN-registered IPs hosted on server backbones	Not available	✓ Supported
Mobile Carrier Proxies (3G / 4G / 5G / LTE) Cellular gateway IPs routed through carrier CGNAT pools	Not available	✓ Supported

Pricing Comparison

Residential Pricing per GB, Datacenter & ISP Rates

Verified pricing across residential bandwidth per GB, datacenter and static ISP per-IP/bandwidth plans, and minimum account outlays.

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Pricing Category	PacketStream	ProxyScrape
Residential Starting Rate (per GB)	$1.00 / GB	$2.85 / GB
Published Pricing Summary	$1.00 / GB flat rate • $50 minimum deposit • Non-expiring bandwidth credits • No recurring subscriptions • Reseller API at $1.00/GB ($500 min)	$2.85 / GB Rotating Residential (down to $1.15 / GB at volume; $1.00 1GB trial) • Unlimited Residential (flat-rate speed tiers) • Premium Datacenter from $0.025 / IP / mo ($25 / mo for 1,000 IPs) • Dedicated Datacenter from $1.90 / IP / mo • Dedicated ISP from $1.65–$3.44 / IP / mo • Mobile from $7.50 / GB
Datacenter Proxy Pricing	Not available	Premium Datacenter (Shared Pool): From $25.00 / mo for 1,000 shared IPs (~$0.025 / IP / mo; unmetered bandwidth) • Dedicated Datacenter (Private IPs): From $1.40 to $1.90 / IP / mo (5-IP starter pack = $9.50 / mo)
ISP (Static Residential) Pricing	Not available	Dedicated ISP Proxies (Static Residential): From $1.65 to $3.44 / IP / mo (5-IP starter pack = $17.20 / mo; unlimited bandwidth)
Mobile Proxy Pricing	Not available	Mobile Proxies (3G/4G/5G): From $7.50 / GB on starter plans down to $1.15 / GB on enterprise monthly volume
Starting Rate per IP	Not available	$0.03 / IP
Billing Structure	Pay-As-You-Go	Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions
Minimum Outlay / Deposit	$50.00	$1.00
Accepted Payment Methods	Credit CardPayPalCrypto	Credit CardCryptoPayPalWire Transfer

Technical Capabilities

Locations, Protocols, Session Rotation & Authentication

Side-by-side comparison of geo-targeting granularity, supported connection protocols, sticky session durations, authentication methods, and platform tooling.

Technical Dimension	PacketStream	ProxyScrape
Geographic Coverage & Targeting	100+ Countries (Country-level targeting via password suffix _country-XX)	120+ Countries (Country, Region, City & ISP targeting)
Documented Country Count	100+ Countries	120+ Countries
Supported Protocols	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS5	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS4SOCKS5
Rotation & Sticky Sessions	Rotating on every request or sticky sessions maintained up to 60 minutes via _session-ID password suffix	Per-request rotation or sticky sessions up to 60 minutes for residential; static dedicated IPs for datacenter and ISP; dynamic rotation for mobile
Authentication Methods	Username / Password	Username / PasswordIP Whitelisting
Documented Platform Features	Flat $1.00 / GB residential bandwidth pricing with no monthly subscription$50 minimum account deposit with non-expiring bandwidth balanceRotating Residential Proxies (per-request rotation for stateless crawling)Sticky Residential Sessions (persisting up to 60 minutes via _session-ID)Single Gateway Host: proxy.packetstream.io with port-specific protocolsProtocol Support: HTTPS (31111), SOCKS5 (31113), and HTTP (31112)Country-Level Geo-Targeting: 100+ countries via password suffix (_country-XX)White-label Reseller API ($1.00/GB with $500 minimum purchase)Strict Username/Password authentication (no IP whitelisting supported)Strictly Excluded: Datacenter, Static ISP, and Mobile standalone proxy networks	Rotating Residential ($2.85/GB base, down to $1.15/GB at volume, $1 trial)Unlimited Residential (Throughput-based flat rate with no GB caps)Premium Shared Datacenter ($25/mo for 1,000 shared IPs, ~$0.025/IP)Dedicated Datacenter ($1.40–$1.90/IP/mo private server IPs)Dedicated ISP Proxies (From $1.65–$3.44/IP/mo static residential)Mobile Proxies ($7.50/GB starter down to $1.15/GB enterprise)Separate Free Proxy List Community Tool (Public scraper, no SLA)HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 Protocol Compatibility
Integration Tools & Clients	PythonNode.jsGocURLPlaywrightPuppeteer	PythonNode.jsGocURLPlaywrightPuppeteer
Ranking Placement	Not available	Not available
Official Documentation Source	https://packetstream.io/pricing/ ↗	https://proxyscrape.com/pricing ↗

Trade-Offs Breakdown

Verified Pros & Cons: PacketStream vs ProxyScrape

PacketStream

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✓ Verified Strengths (Pros)

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)

✕ Documented Limitations (Cons)

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

ProxyScrape

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✓ Verified Strengths (Pros)

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

✕ Documented Limitations (Cons)

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

Selection Verdict

How to Choose Between PacketStream and ProxyScrape

Selecting between PacketStream and ProxyScrape depends on the proxy network types, billing model, and session duration required by your workflow:

When to Choose PacketStream

Developers and scraping teams seeking flat-rate, low-cost residential bandwidth ($1.00/GB) with non-expiring balances and 60-minute sticky sessions without recurring monthly fees.

Look elsewhere if: You need granular city/ASN targeting, require IP whitelisting instead of username/password, want a micro-purchase under $50, or need dedicated Datacenter/ISP/Mobile IP pools.

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When to Choose ProxyScrape

Developers and scraping teams requiring ultra-affordable shared datacenter IPs, flat-rate throughput residential pipelines without GB accounting, or starter residential testing via $1 trials.

Look elsewhere if: You expect the Free Proxy List to function as a reliable commercial proxy service, or require low-volume mobile traffic without paying high $7.50/GB starter rates.

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