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Most proxy problems are really three different buying decisions: picking the proxy type, choosing a vendor, or deciding whether you need a scraper platform instead of raw IPs.
Proxy Types
Residential, datacenter, ISP, or mobile?
Use this path when the scraper already exists and the real question is what kind of IP reputation or session behavior the target needs.
Choose a proxy type →Provider Fit
Which vendor fits the workload?
Browse provider profiles with best-fit notes, watchouts, and dated research instead of one-size-fits-all rankings.
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Do you need proxies or a scraping platform?
Compare Bright Data and Apify by job: managed access to data, scraper APIs, actor workflows, and browser-heavy automation.
Compare Bright Data vs Apify →Popular answer paths
View allWhat is an ISP Proxy? The Ultimate Guide to Static Residential Proxies
An ISP proxy (Internet Service Provider proxy) is a type of static residential proxy where IP addresses are sourced directly from Internet Service ...
Residential Proxies
Are Free Proxy Servers Safe? The Security Risks You Need to Know
The short answer is **no**. In the vast majority of cases, free proxy servers are not safe. While they effectively route your traffic, they functio...
Scraper API
How to Make Proxies: The Complete Technical Guide to Building Residential & Datacenter Servers
To make proxies, you essentially need a server with an IP address and software to forward traffic. The process involves selecting infrastructure (l...
Scraper API
What is an Anonymous Proxy? How It Hides Your Identity
An anonymous proxy is an intermediary server that acts as a gateway between your computer and the internet. Its primary purpose is to hide your IP ...
Residential Proxies
Am I Using a VPN or Proxy? How to Check and Tell the Difference
To determine if you are using a VPN or a proxy, you must check your network configuration and the level of encryption active on your connection. **...
Scraper API
How to Age MTG Proxies: The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Weathering Techniques [2026]
To age MTG proxies effectively, you must replicate the natural wear patterns of 30-year-old cardboard using controlled physical and chemical distre...
Proxy Basics
What is Moz Proxy? Understanding the Moz Proxy Popup
## What is Moz Proxy? **Moz Proxy** typically refers to the configuration settings associated with the **python-mozproxy** tool or the specific po...
Scraper API
What is a 4G Proxy? The Ultimate Guide to Mobile IPs
A **4G proxy** is a private server that routes your internet traffic through a mobile carrier’s 4G cellular network (LTE) rather than a standard br...
Residential Proxies
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Bright Data
4.8
Bright Data is best for Enterprise and compliance-sensitive scraping programs.
Tracked public proxy-network evidence includes dated entry prices for residential, ISP, datacenter, mobile, and scraper products; verify live pricing before publishing new money claims.
types72M+
Pros
- Largest IP pool
- Best geo coverage
Cons
- Higher pricing
- Complex UI
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Decodo
4.6
Decodo is best for SMB and mid-market teams comparing residential, ISP, datacenter, mobile, and scraping services.
Quote Decodo pricing only from the exact product pricing page because residential, ISP, datacenter, and mobile SKUs change independently.
types40M+
Pros
- Easy to use
- Good documentation
Cons
- Smaller pool than Bright Data
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Proxy-Seller
4.3
Proxy-Seller is best for Value-oriented residential and ISP proxy buyers.
Use dated product-page evidence for residential and ISP pricing; keep datacenter claims scoped to the matched country page.
types10M+
Pros
- Affordable
- Good for beginners
Cons
- Smaller pool
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