Proxy Types
Different types of proxies enable varying levels of anonymity, speed, and scalability depending on the use case. We benchmarked residential, datacenter, mobile, and rotating proxies to help users select the best fit for their data operations.
12 Best Residential Proxy Service Providers
As AIMultiple’s CTO, I lead data collection from thousands of websites and run a residential proxy benchmark, including a load test with 100,000 parallel requests.
The Best SOCKS5 Proxies
When it comes to SOCKS5 support across various proxy types, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Specific proxies accept SOCKS5 natively, while others could require additional setup or have limitations based on the use case (such as port settings).
Should You Invest in Virgin Proxies ?
The term “virgin proxy” is often marketed as a premium, unused proxy that has no prior links to suspicious or blacklisted activities. These proxies are attractive for users who prioritize privacy and want clean, reliable IP addresses.
Reverse Proxy Server vs Proxy Server
A reverse proxy is a type of proxy server that retrieves resources on behalf of a client from a web server. Unlike a forward proxy (which sits in front of clients to protect them from external servers), a reverse proxy sits in front of servers.
7 Best Rotating Proxy Service Providers
We benchmarked major rotating proxies (residential, datacenter, and mobile) using over 200,000 requests, including 100,000 parallel requests, for major e-commerce and social media sites.
Tested 7 Best Mobile Proxy Services
We tested the top reliable mobile proxies, analyzing 8 batches of requests to 1,800 e-commerce URLs totaling 57,600 requests.
10 Best Datacenter Proxy Providers
We benchmarked the majority of datacenter proxies with 72,000 requests. Based on our experience, we chose the leading solutions.
The 6 Best ISP Proxies to Use
We benchmarked the leading ISP proxy services, analyzing 8 batches of requests made to 1,800 URLs from major e-commerce domains, leading to 28,800 requests.
The Best 6 Dedicated Proxy Services
Dedicated proxies are faster and more reliable than shared proxies. Most proxy providers don’t offer dedicated residential proxies since acquiring truly exclusive residential IP is expensive and legally cumbersome. Based on our experience, we ranked the best dedicated proxy solutions: The best dedicated proxy providers for 2025 *The starting price is for dedicated datacenter proxies.
The Best Free SOCKS5 Proxy Lists
Drawing from my experience with free SOCKS5 proxies on social media platforms, I have identified the top providers. Follow the links to explore the reasoning behind these selections.