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ISP-Direct Network Architecture vs. Free Entry and Developer API
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Quick pick
NetNut fits if ISP-direct residential routing without peer-device dependency, CDN proxy access, or session stability from infrastructure rather than peer assignment are the architectural constraints.
Webshare fits if a permanent free tier, a REST API with activity logs from the free plan, IP whitelist or API token authentication, or self-serve per-IP datacenter pricing are the priorities.
NetNut and Webshare serve different operating contexts. NetNut is built around ISP-direct residential routing -- IPs that connect through ISP infrastructure rather than end-user devices -- plus a CDN proxy type not commonly available among mainstream proxy providers. Webshare is built around self-serve access: a permanent free tier with no credit card, a REST API with activity logs from the free plan, and per-IP datacenter pricing.
If you choose NetNut
What you get that Webshare doesn't offer
ISP-direct residential routing -- IPs that connect through ISP infrastructure rather than end-user devices, removing peer availability dependency. CDN proxy access as a separate product type. Session consistency on static ISP proxies that comes from infrastructure rather than peer churn. A 53M+ ISP-direct residential pool.
What you give up
Webshare's permanent free tier -- 10 datacenter proxies with 1 GB per month, no credit card. Webshare's REST API exposes activity logs and usage statistics from the free plan. IP whitelist and API token authentication alongside credential-based access. Per-IP datacenter pricing with unlimited bandwidth options. Self-serve pricing without sales engagement -- NetNut typically requires sales contact for rates.
If you choose Webshare
What you get that NetNut doesn't offer
A permanent free tier -- 10 datacenter proxies with 1 GB per month, no credit card required. A REST API with proxy list, activity logs, configuration, and usage statistics from the free plan. Three authentication methods: username/password, IP whitelist, and API token. Per-IP datacenter pricing with unlimited bandwidth options. Self-serve pricing without sales engagement. A 2-day refund window on paid plans.
What you give up
NetNut's ISP-direct routing -- residential IPs that route through ISP infrastructure rather than end-user devices. CDN proxy access as a separate product type. Session stability on static ISP proxies that comes from infrastructure rather than peer churn. A 53M+ ISP-direct residential pool -- Webshare's residential pool is peer-sourced.
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