Gulbahar Karatas
Gülbahar is an AIMultiple industry analyst focused on web data collection, applications of web data and application security.
Professional experience
She previously worked as a marketer in U.S. Commercial Service.
Research interests
She is a frequent user of the products that she researches. For example, she is part of AIMultiple's web data benchmark team that has been annually measuring the performance of top web data infrastructure providers.
Education
Gülbahar has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management in 9 Eylul University.
Latest Articles from Gulbahar
Top 5 Octoparse Alternatives & Competitors
As a non-technical user, I kick-started AIMultiple’s data collection efforts with Octoparse. However, our requirements expanded over time, and we moved to more scalable services, listed below: Octoparse alternatives pricing comparison Octoparse is a no-code web scraping tool with a visual, point-and-click interface that simplifies the web scraping process.
How to Setup & Turn Off iPhone Proxy
Configuring iPhone proxy settings lets you manage network traffic and enhance privacy at the system level for any Wi-Fi connection. Whether you need to setup an HTTP proxy for professional use or you are looking for a way to turn off proxy settings iPhone is stuck on to fix connectivity issues, this guide provides the steps for iOS and iPadOS.
Web Scraping Craigslist: Best Craigslist Scrapers
Craigslist organizes listings by city and category, with posts expiring frequently. The site restricts automated scraping, so an effective scraper must manage pagination, eliminate duplicates, and address anti-bot measures. Several scraping vendors began shipping MCP (Model Context Protocol) connectors, making it easier to run scraping tasks from AI agents.
Tested 7 Best SOCKS5 Proxies in 2026
When it comes to SOCKS5 support across various proxy types, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Some proxies support SOCKS5 natively, while others may require additional setup or have limitations based on the use case (e.g., port settings). We compared the response times and costs of trusted SOCKS5 proxies, including Bright Data, Decodo, and IPRoyal, across datacenter, mobile, and residential proxy types.
7 Best Dedicated Proxies in 2026: Residential, ISP & Datacenter
When you buy dedicated proxy services, you get exclusive access to a private dedicated IP that isn’t shared with other users. Unlike shared proxies, dedicated proxy servers offer more stability and higher success rates.
How to Bypass IP bans: Tools & Techniques Explored
An IP ban is a security measure taken by website administrators and online service providers to restrict or block access from particular IP addresses, either on a temporary or permanent basis. To avoid IP bans, individuals often resort to solutions like VPNs and proxy servers, which enable them to modify their IP address.
Benchmarked the 10 Best Datacenter Proxy Providers
We evaluated the top 5 datacenter proxy providers using 15,000 requests to assess speed, reliability, and cost across search, e-commerce, and social media sites.
How Much Does a Proxy Cost? 2026 Proxy Pricing Comparison
On average, residential proxy prices range from $3 to $15 per GB, while datacenter proxies can start as low as $0.5 per IP. We analyzed the top providers’ prices for the 3 most common proxy sizes (10GB to 10TB & identified the lowest pricing for other volumes. Below is the calculator to estimate your exact costs.
12 Best & Cheapest Residential Proxies in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)
As AIMultiple’s CTO, I lead data collection from thousands of websites. To find the most reliable residential IP network, we ran benchmarks including a load test with 100,000 parallel requests. Below is our 2026 ranking of the best residential proxy providers, split by budget and performance.
10 Best Proxy Providers for 2026: Tested & Ranked
We tested over 500,000 requests across major servers to identify the best proxy providers. Whether you need enterprise residential IPs or a reliable SOCKS5 alternative to VIP72, here are our top picks based on speed and pricing: Note: These 6 providers are our top choice for immediate value. For detailed benchmarks and reviews of all providers, scroll down.
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