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.
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).
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.
Tested: 7 Best Mobile Proxy Providers
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).
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.
Top Shared Proxy Solutions: Tested & Ranked
AIMultiple team evaluated 24 shared proxy services, including all proxy types (e.g., datacenter and mobile) from 7 different proxy providers, focusing on those utilizing rotating proxies from an IP pool. A total of 5,000 URLs from 25 unique domains were tested.
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.
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.
Comparing the Best Enterprise Proxy Servers
We stress-tested top enterprise proxy service providers with 30 million requests, including 100 thousand parallel requests.
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.