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Quick decision

Not sure which proxy type I need

You know you need proxies but you're not sure whether residential, datacenter, or ISP proxies are the right fit. The answer comes down to your target and your budget.

WebshareWebshare
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Datacenter proxies — cheapest per-IP, fast, good for targets with no bot detection. Start here if your target doesn't aggressively block datacenters.

Visit Webshare

Residential rotating proxies — real device IPs, harder to detect. Right when your target blocks datacenter IPs or returns CAPTCHAs. Higher cost per GB.

Visit Decodo
Bright DataBright Data
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All three types in one platform — datacenter, residential, ISP static. Best if you need to test across proxy types or run multiple workflows with different requirements.

Visit Bright Data
NoteStart with datacenter and upgrade only if you hit blocks. Most users pay residential prices for targets that would have accepted datacenter IPs.
Full breakdown: Datacenter vs residential proxies