Webshare and Infatica both offer accessible residential and datacenter networks at mid-market pricing without enterprise compliance overhead. Webshare requires no KYC at signup. Infatica requires KYC only at first purchase via Veriff. Both treat the API as a primary access layer — and then diverge on what the network can do.

Webshare offers a permanent free tier, a REST API with proxy activity logs from the free tier, and per-IP datacenter pricing with unlimited bandwidth options. It does not document ASN targeting on residential proxies. Infatica documents ASN targeting on residential proxies, configures rotation period and geolocation settings through a dashboard without code changes, and offers timed rotation at 5-to-60-minute intervals.

The comparison separates teams that need to start immediately from teams that need ASN residential precision and dashboard-level rotation control.

Webshare suits teams that want immediate frictionless access — permanent free datacenter tier, no KYC, REST API with activity logs from day one, and per-IP pricing with unlimited bandwidth. The limitations: mobile proxies not offered, ASN and ZIP targeting not documented, GDPR not explicitly stated, no SLA, sub-user management not available.

Infatica suits teams that need ASN targeting on residential proxies alongside dashboard-native rotation control. Timed rotation at 5-to-60-minute intervals available without code changes. KYC only at first purchase. PAYG without subscription. The limitations: pool at 40M+, certifications not specifically named, max sticky TTL not published, GDPR not explicitly documented.

Webshare's philosophy is that the right proxy product is the one a team can use before it knows what it needs. No credit card, no KYC, no commitment — a permanent free tier with real datacenter proxies. The REST API exposes activity logs from the start. Per-IP datacenter pricing at a low floor enables volume testing. Self-serve purchase across all proxy types requires no sales conversation.

Infatica's philosophy is that residential targeting precision and rotation control should be accessible without enterprise onboarding. ASN targeting on residential proxies extends routing precision beyond what most accessible providers document. Dashboard-configurable rotation period, geolocation, and authentication method reduce the technical barrier of adapting session behavior between workloads. GeoDNS routing to the nearest gateway optimizes connection path.

You gain zero-friction immediate access and activity log visibility from the free tier with Webshare. You give up ASN residential targeting and dashboard rotation control. With Infatica, the trade runs in reverse — you gain ASN residential targeting and dashboard-native configuration, and the free tier, zero-KYC entry, and per-IP pricing flexibility become unavailable.

Webshare's residential pool is provider-reported at 80M+ IPs across 195 countries. Targeting supports country and city level. ASN and ZIP targeting not documented. Mobile proxies not offered. ISP static available through named ISP partners in limited countries. Sticky session TTL not published. Datacenter available in shared, private, and dedicated configurations with unlimited bandwidth options.

Infatica's pool is provider-reported at 40M+ proxies across 195+ countries. Residential proxies support country, region, city, ISP, ZIP, and ASN targeting — all documented. Mobile proxies support country, city, carrier, and ASN targeting. Three rotation modes: per-request, timed (5 to 60 minutes), and sticky via session ID. Max sticky TTL not published. Five proxy types: dynamic residential, mobile, ISP static, dedicated and shared datacenter.

Webshare supports three authentication methods: username and password, IP whitelist, and API token. REST API covers proxy list retrieval, configuration, activity logs, and usage statistics — activity logs from free tier. Rotation mode configurable via API parameter. Sub-user management not documented. No KYC required at signup.

Infatica authenticates via username and password and IP whitelist — whitelisted IPs take priority. Rotation period, geolocation targeting, and authentication method configurable in dashboard without code changes. GeoDNS routes to nearest gateway. KYC via Veriff required on first purchase only. Sub-user management not documented.

Webshare offers a permanent free tier — 10 datacenter proxies with up to 1 GB per month, no credit card required. Paid plans bill datacenter per IP and residential per GB with unlimited bandwidth options. Refund available within 2 days if usage below documented thresholds.

Infatica bills residential per GB on PAYG and subscription tiers with 20% annual discount. Mobile billed per GB separately. ISP static and dedicated datacenter per IP per month. Paid 7-day trial available. PAYG requires no subscription commitment. No money-back guarantee documented.

Immediate access without KYC, a permanent free tier to test, API activity logs from day one, or per-IP datacenter pricing with unlimited bandwidth are priorities. Webshare fits.

ASN targeting on residential proxies, dashboard-native rotation control without code changes, timed rotation intervals, or PAYG without subscription are priorities. Infatica fits.

You gain zero-friction entry and activity log visibility from the free tier with Webshare. You give up ASN residential targeting and dashboard control. With Infatica, the trade runs in reverse — you gain ASN residential targeting and dashboard configuration, and the free tier, zero-KYC entry, and per-IP pricing flexibility become unavailable.

Neither fits teams that need mobile proxies without compliance overhead.

Ask what your team needs before it can start using a proxy network. If the answer is nothing — start on the free tier, test with real traffic — Webshare is built for that workflow. If ASN-level residential routing or dashboard rotation control are day-one requirements, Webshare does not document either.

Ask whether your residential workload requires ASN-level routing — by network operator — or whether adjusting rotation intervals without code changes matters operationally. If yes, Infatica's ASN targeting and dashboard control are the fit, and the absence of a free tier and the one-time KYC are the costs to accept.

If your requirement is immediate self-serve access and no-cost evaluation — Webshare. If your requirement is ASN residential targeting and dashboard rotation control — Infatica.