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Proxy Types

The Best 6 SOCKS5 Proxies of 2025

When it comes to SOCKS5 support across various proxy types, there is no one-size-fits all solution. Certain proxies accept SOCKS5 natively, while others could require additional setup or have limitations based on the use case (such as port settings).

Jun 185 min read

The Best Proxy Manager Providers of 2025

Proxy managers simplify the use of proxy servers by automatically changing proxy settings for your browser or operating system. Here are some of the most popular proxy managers available: What is a proxy manager? A proxy manager is a software designed to control, manage, and monitor proxy servers.

Jun 183 min read

12 Best Residential Proxy Service Providers in 2025

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.

Jul 39 min read

Proxy Server Types by Network, Cost, and Anonymity [2025]

There are different types of proxy servers, varying by source and price. The most common are residential and datacenter proxies. Proxies can also be classified by network type (mobile, ISP), anonymity (transparent, anonymous, elite), access level (shared, semi-dedicated, dedicated), rotation (static, rotating), or cost (free, paid).

Jul 44 min read

The Best 6 Dedicated Proxy Services of 2025

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.

May 285 min read

Top Shared Proxy Solutions of 2025: 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.

May 155 min read

Top-Rated Backconnect Proxy Providers: A in 2025 Ranking

Backconnect proxy servers, also known as rotating residential proxies, assign a different IP address each time you connect to the internet or after a set period. For tasks like web scraping or social media automation, backconnect proxy network makes it difficult for websites to track or block you based on your IP address.

Jun 177 min read

Reverse Proxies: Overview, Benefits and Risks in 2025

Proxies help in masking your IP address and providing security against attacks on the internet. In this article, we will explore reverse proxies.  What is a reverse proxy?  A reverse proxy is a server that sits in front of web servers. It forwards clients’ requests, like web browsers, to those servers.

May 62 min read

Top 7 Rotating Proxy Service Providers in 2025

We benchmarked major rotating proxies (residential, datacenter, and mobile) using more than 200,000 requests, including 100,000 parallel requests, for major eCommerce and social media sites.

Jun 176 min read