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

ProxyScrape vs SOAX

Side-by-side comparison of ProxyScrape and SOAX 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: ProxyScrape (Rank #—) and SOAX (Rank #5) are compared below using verified public documentation (our editorial rankings feature 2Captcha Proxy at #1). Missing specifications are marked Not available.

Provider 1Cataloged

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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Provider 2Rank #5

SOAX

Est. 2020 • Monthly Subscriptions

ResidentialDatacenterISPMobile

Compliance-focused proxy network offering residential, mobile, US ISP, and datacenter pools with ISP/mobile carrier filtering and HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 endpoint support.

Residential / GB$3.60 / GB

Starting Price / IPNot available

Geographic Coverage195+ Countries

ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, 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	ProxyScrape	SOAX
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	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
ISP / Static Residential Proxies Static consumer ASN-registered IPs hosted on server backbones	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
Mobile Carrier Proxies (3G / 4G / 5G / LTE) Cellular gateway IPs routed through carrier CGNAT pools	✓ Supported	✓ 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	ProxyScrape	SOAX
Residential Starting Rate (per GB)	$2.85 / GB	$3.60 / GB
Published Pricing Summary	$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	$3.60 / GB ($90 / mo Starter for 25 GB) • Volume plans scale down to $2.00 / GB
Datacenter Proxy Pricing	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)	Included in unified bandwidth plans
ISP (Static Residential) Pricing	Dedicated ISP Proxies (Static Residential): From $1.65 to $3.44 / IP / mo (5-IP starter pack = $17.20 / mo; unlimited bandwidth)	Included in unified bandwidth plans
Mobile Proxy Pricing	Mobile Proxies (3G/4G/5G): From $7.50 / GB on starter plans down to $1.15 / GB on enterprise monthly volume	Included in unified bandwidth plans
Starting Rate per IP	$0.03 / IP	Not available
Billing Structure	Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions	Monthly Subscriptions
Minimum Outlay / Deposit	$1.00	$90.00
Accepted Payment Methods	Credit CardCryptoPayPalWire Transfer	Credit CardPayPalCryptoWire 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	ProxyScrape	SOAX
Geographic Coverage & Targeting	120+ Countries (Country, Region, City & ISP targeting)	195+ Countries (Country, Region, City & ISP/Carrier targeting)
Documented Country Count	120+ Countries	195+ Countries
Supported Protocols	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS4SOCKS5	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS5
Rotation & Sticky Sessions	Per-request rotation or sticky sessions up to 60 minutes for residential; static dedicated IPs for datacenter and ISP; dynamic rotation for mobile	Per-request rotation or configurable sticky sessions (90s up to active peer lifetime)
Authentication Methods	Username / PasswordIP Whitelisting	Username / PasswordIP Whitelisting
Documented Platform Features	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	ISP & Mobile Carrier FilteringNode/City/Region Geo-TargetingHTTP, HTTPS & SOCKS5 SupportAuto-Reconnect on Sticky Node Drop
Integration Tools & Clients	PythonNode.jsGocURLPlaywrightPuppeteer	PythonNode.jsGocURLPlaywrightPuppeteer
Ranking Placement	Not available	Rank #5 (Editorial Ranking)
Official Documentation Source	https://proxyscrape.com/pricing ↗	https://soax.com/pricing ↗

Trade-Offs Breakdown

Verified Pros & Cons: ProxyScrape vs SOAX

ProxyScrape

Rank #null

✓ 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

SOAX

Rank #5

✓ Verified Strengths (Pros)

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

✕ Documented Limitations (Cons)

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

Selection Verdict

How to Choose Between ProxyScrape and SOAX

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

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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When to Choose SOAX

Teams with steady monthly traffic volume (25 GB+) that require carrier-level or ISP-level filtering across Residential and Mobile pools.

Look elsewhere if: You want a small $3–$5 single-gigabyte pay-as-you-go deposit without a monthly subscription.

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