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 & 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.
Best Proxies for Video Data Extraction: Performance Tests & Top Providers
High latency, bandwidth bottlenecks, and aggressive IP blocking make video data extraction one of the most challenging tasks. A standard proxy setup often can’t keep up with the advanced anti-bot measures used to protect streaming content. This article analyzes data on response time and success rate, showing how top video proxies performed under real-world load.
Tested: 7 Best Mobile Proxy Providers in 2026
We evaluated top mobile proxy providers using 18,000 requests, analyzing their success rates, speeds, rotation capabilities, sticky sessions, targeting options (country, state, carrier, and GPS), and support. Explanations for each choice are provided through the links. All vendors listed below were benchmarked under identical conditions, including the same test URLs, rotation intervals, and network types (4G and 5G).
7 Best Dedicated Proxies in 2026
Dedicated proxies are faster and more reliable than shared proxies. While many customers believe that a dedicated proxy always guarantees exclusive use by a single user. However, several providers offer proxy services shared between one or two users, or provide semi-dedicated options under similar labels.
What Are Shared Proxies? Best Cheap & Fast Providers
Simply put, a shared proxy is an IP address used by multiple users simultaneously. This shared model makes them the most cost-effective choice, allowing you to buy shared proxies for as low as $0.50 per IP. Finding cheap options that offer fast speeds for bulk scraping can be tricky.
The 10 Best Free SOCKS5 Proxy Lists in 2026
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. See the best free SOCKS5 proxy services: Understanding free SOCKS5 proxy types: Services vs.
SOCKS5 Proxies: Best Providers, Free Options & How They Work
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).
10 Best Datacenter Proxy Providers (Benchmark & Pricing Guide)
Datacenter proxy is an IP address hosted on a data center server that directs traffic between your device and target websites. We benchmarked the top datacenter proxy providers across 15,000 requests, comparing their servers for speed, reliability, and affordability.
Best Free Proxy Services: Compare Features & Limitations
We review top free proxy servers by looking at factors like how often their IP addresses change, how frequently they update, which protocols they support (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5), and any access limits. Our analysis covers providers with limited free plans, such as Oxylabs, Webshare, and ScraperAPI, and public proxy lists, such as ProxyScrape and IPRoyal.
Comparing the Best Enterprise Proxy Servers in 2026
We stress-tested top enterprise proxy service providers with 30 million requests, including 100 thousand parallel requests.