9 Best Residential Proxy Providers of 2026

1. 1

   Bright Data

   The largest published residential network here, 400M+ monthly IPs in 195 countries, with ZIP, carrier and ASN targeting.

   8.9overall

   The largest published residential network here, 400M+ monthly IPs in 195 countries, with ZIP, carrier and ASN targeting.

   Best forEnterprise scraping and ad-verification teams that need the widest pool and the finest geo targeting

   Adoption data

   50,000+Bright Data says more than 50,000 customers worldwide use its platform.

   Bright Data, Bright Data: All in One Platform for Proxies and Web Scraping (2026): “Trusted by 50,000+ customers worldwide”

   Bright Data has the strongest feature set on this list and ranks second only because it costs more. Its residential page lists 400M+ monthly IPs from 195 countries, targeting by country, state, city, ZIP code, carrier and ASN, sticky and rotating sessions, and HTTP/S and SOCKS5 support. For ad verification, ZIP and carrier targeting let a team see the ad a household on a specific network would see. The pricing page shows pay as you go at $8 per GB, cut to $4 with a coupon code printed on the page, and monthly plans from $499 for 141GB. Bright Data says more than 50,000 customers use it, and the same account opens scraper APIs and datasets. Smaller teams will find the $499 floor and the list rate steep compared with Decodo or Webshare. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Largest pool on this list by a wide margin
   • +Carrier and ZIP code targeting suit ad and localization checks
   • +Vendor reports 50,000+ customers worldwide

   Limitations

   • −List price of $8 per GB is the highest pay-as-you-go rate here
   • −The cheapest monthly plan costs $499
   • −The $4 rate depends on a coupon shown on the pricing page

   SummaryOver 400M+ monthly residential IPs with ZIP code, carrier and ASN targeting.

2. 2

   Decodo

   Residential proxy network, formerly Smartproxy, with 115M+ IPs in 195+ locations and bandwidth plans from 3GB.

   8.9overall

   Residential proxy network, formerly Smartproxy, with 115M+ IPs in 195+ locations and bandwidth plans from 3GB.

   Best forScraping teams that want a large pool, ASN and city targeting and low per-GB rates without an enterprise contract

   Adoption data

   135K+Decodo's homepage says it has 135K+ clients; its about page lists a lower 85K+ figure.

   Decodo, Decodo: Proxies and Web Data Infrastructure (2026): “We're thrilled to have the support of our 135K+ clients and the industry's best.”

   Decodo ranks first because it combines a top-tier residential pool with entry prices a small team can pay. Its pricing page says monthly subscriptions run from $3.75 per GB on a 3GB plan to $2.75 per GB at 100GB, enterprise plans drop to $2 per GB at 1TB, and pay as you go costs $4 per GB. Every plan includes the full pool of 115M+ IPs and the targeting options, so a scraping team does not pay extra to filter by city or ASN, which also matters for ad-verification checks in specific regions. The homepage lists targeting at continent, country, state, city and ASN level, plus setup guides for more than 50 tools. Decodo says it serves 135K+ clients on its homepage, while its about page lists 85K+, so treat the figure as a vendor claim. The pool is smaller than Bright Data's or Oxylabs', and the cheapest rates need volume. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Lowest small-plan rate among the large networks here, $3.75 per GB on 3GB
   • +Targeting options are included rather than sold as add-ons
   • +Vendor reports 135K+ clients, the largest client count here after Proxy-Cheap

   Limitations

   • −Pay as you go costs $4 per GB, more than the subscription rate
   • −The $2 per GB rate needs a 1TB enterprise commitment
   • −Its homepage and about page give different client counts, 135K+ and 85K+

   SummaryEvery plan, from 3GB up, includes the full 115M+ IP pool and city and ASN targeting.

3. 3

   Oxylabs

   Residential network with 175M+ IPs in 195 countries, HTTP/3 support and a $5 welcome credit.

   8.6overall

   Residential network with 175M+ IPs in 195 countries, HTTP/3 support and a $5 welcome credit.

   Best forTeams that want a very large pool, coordinate and ASN targeting and one subscription across proxy products

   Adoption data

   15,000+Oxylabs says more than 15,000 clients worldwide use its services.

   Oxylabs, Oxylabs: Web Data Infrastructure (2026): “Trusted by 15,000+ clients globally”

   Oxylabs sits third with a network close to Bright Data's in scope and slightly lower adoption. Its residential page lists 175M+ IPs across 195 countries, targeting by continent, country, state, city, ZIP, coordinates and ASN, unlimited concurrent sessions and HTTP(S), HTTP/3 and SOCKS5 support. Coordinate targeting helps ad-verification teams check delivery around a specific point rather than a whole city. Pricing runs on one subscription that covers all Oxylabs products, starting at $15 a month, with residential traffic at $6 per GB on small volumes and $2.50 per GB above 1K GB. New accounts receive a one-time $5 welcome credit. Oxylabs says it is trusted by 15,000+ clients. The entry rate is among the highest here, so it suits teams that value targeting depth over the lowest price. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Second-largest pool here at 175M+ IPs
   • +Coordinate-level targeting is rare among these vendors
   • +Every new account gets a one-time $5 credit to test

   Limitations

   • −Small-volume rate of $6 per GB is high
   • −Best published rate, $2.50 per GB, needs 1K+ GB
   • −Enterprise plans start at $2,500 a month

   SummaryTargeting goes down to coordinates and ASN on a 175M+ IP pool.

4. 4

   Webshare

   Self-serve proxy provider with 80M+ rotating residential IPs and plans from 1GB.

   8.5overall

   Self-serve proxy provider with 80M+ rotating residential IPs and plans from 1GB.

   Best forSmall scraping projects and developers who want a cheap 1GB entry plan and self-serve setup

   Adoption data

   64,773Webshare says 64,773 customers worldwide use its proxies.

   Webshare, Webshare: Proxy Servers (2026): “Webshare is trusted by 64,773 customers worldwide”

   Webshare is the value pick for small residential projects. Its pricing page says rotating residential starts at $3.50 per GB on a 1GB plan and drops to $1.40 per GB at 3,000GB, billed monthly, which is the lowest verified entry rate here. The residential page lists 80M+ IPs in 195 countries, targeting by country, city, state, ZIP and ASN, HTTP and SOCKS5 endpoints and 99.97% uptime. That covers most scraping jobs and basic regional ad checks. Webshare also has a free plan with 10 shared proxies and 1GB of bandwidth a month, though it is for its shared proxy product rather than the rotating residential pool. The homepage says 64,773 customers trust Webshare, a precise figure that places it fourth on adoption. It ranks below the top three because its pool is smaller and it publishes fewer advanced controls. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Lowest entry rate among verified prices, $3.50 per GB on 1GB
   • +Rate drops to $1.40 per GB on large plans
   • +Free plan needs no credit card

   Limitations

   • −The free plan covers 10 shared proxies, not the rotating residential pool
   • −Pool is smaller than the top three
   • −Few enterprise extras compared with Bright Data or Oxylabs

   SummaryResidential access starts with a 1GB plan at $3.50.

5. 5

   IPRoyal

   Residential proxy provider with 64M+ IPs in 195+ countries and traffic that never expires.

   8.2overall

   Residential proxy provider with 64M+ IPs in 195+ countries and traffic that never expires.

   Best forTeams with irregular workloads that do not want unused bandwidth to expire at month end

   Adoption data

   10,000+IPRoyal says its network is trusted by over 10,000 businesses.

   IPRoyal, About IPRoyal (2026): “That idea has grown into a global network trusted by over 10,000 businesses”

   IPRoyal's main draw is that residential traffic never expires, which suits teams whose scraping or ad checks come in bursts. Its residential page lists 64M+ IPs in 195+ countries, rotating and sticky sessions, unlimited concurrent sessions, IP whitelisting, sub-users and HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 support. Pricing is pay as you go from $7.35 per GB for 1GB, with subscriptions about 5% cheaper and custom plans as low as $1.75 per GB from 10TB. The small-package rate is the highest on this list, so value depends on buying a larger block once and using it over months. IPRoyal's about page says over 10,000 businesses use its network. It lands mid-table: solid features and fair volume pricing, but a smaller pool and less published adoption than the leaders. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Purchased traffic does not expire
   • +Subscriptions take 5% off pay-as-you-go rates
   • +Custom plans reach $1.75 per GB

   Limitations

   • −Highest 1GB rate here at $7.35 per GB
   • −The $1.75 rate needs 10TB
   • −Smaller pool than the top four

   SummaryResidential traffic you buy never expires.

6. 6

   Proxy-Cheap

   Budget proxy seller founded in 2018 with 50M+ residential IPs and rotating or sticky sessions.

   8.0overall

   Budget proxy seller founded in 2018 with 50M+ residential IPs and rotating or sticky sessions.

   Best forCost-focused buyers who want rotating residential IPs with simple username and password setup

   Adoption data

   265,000+Proxy-Cheap says it has served 265,000+ customers worldwide since it was established in 2018.

   Proxy-Cheap, Proxy-Cheap: Buy Proxies (2026): “265,000+ customers customers worldwide”

   Proxy-Cheap is a budget-oriented seller that reports the largest customer count on this list, 265,000+, though it is a vendor figure we cannot check. Its residential page lists 50M+ residential IPs, sticky and rotating sessions, username and password authentication with 100+ threads and SOCKS5 support, with tiers starting at 3GB. The site also sells static residential, mobile and datacenter proxies. Its residential pricing block shows two dollar figures per tier without saying which is the current price, so we have left the price pending rather than guess. For ad-verification work, the page says geo-targeting is available but publishes fewer details than Bright Data, Oxylabs or Decodo, and lists speeds under 100 Mbps. It suits buyers who want simple rotating access at low cost more than teams needing ASN or ZIP precision. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Vendor reports 265,000+ customers worldwide
   • +Residential pricing is tiered from 3GB
   • +Wide product range for one account

   Limitations

   • −The residential price layout shows two figures per tier, so we left the price pending
   • −Published speed is under 100 Mbps per tier
   • −Fewer published targeting details than the leaders

   SummaryReports 265,000+ customers since its founding in 2018.

7. 7

   Rayobyte

   US proxy provider, formerly Blazing SEO, that runs its own residential network of 50M+ opted-in devices a month.

   8.0overall

   US proxy provider, formerly Blazing SEO, that runs its own residential network of 50M+ opted-in devices a month.

   Best forTeams that want opted-in residential IPs, long sticky sessions and steep volume discounts

   Adoption data

   5,000+Rayobyte says more than 5,000 active customers collect web data with its proxies.

   Rayobyte, About Rayobyte (2026): “More than 5,000 active customers, from startups to the Fortune 5, collect web data with us.”

   Rayobyte stands out for volume pricing and a network it says it owns. Its pricing page lists Premium Residential pay as you go at $3.50 per GB for 1 to 49GB, $2 per GB from 50GB, $1.50 from 250GB and $0.70 from 1,000GB, a steeper drop than most vendors here. The residential page lists 50M+ opted-in devices a month in 190+ countries, country, city, ZIP and ASN targeting, sticky sessions of up to 120 minutes and unlimited concurrent requests. A cheaper Scale Residential tier exists for verified businesses, but it requires a compliance review and has no targeting, so ad-verification teams will want Premium. SOCKS5 and UDP need approval. Rayobyte says more than 5,000 active customers use it, the smallest published base here, which holds its score down. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Rate falls 80% from $3.50 to $0.70 per GB at 1,000GB
   • +Owns its residential network rather than reselling
   • +Sticky sessions last up to 120 minutes

   Limitations

   • −The cheaper Scale tier needs a compliance review and has no targeting
   • −Smallest published customer base here at 5,000+
   • −SOCKS5 and UDP need approval

   SummaryPremium Residential falls from $3.50 to $0.70 per GB as volume grows.

8. 8

   SOAX

   Credit-based proxy platform with 12 million+ residential and mobile IPs in 195+ countries and geo-tiered pricing.

   7.5overall

   Credit-based proxy platform with 12 million+ residential and mobile IPs in 195+ countries and geo-tiered pricing.

   Best forTeams spending $200 or more a month that want one rate across residential and mobile IPs and flexible rotation rules

   SOAX offers some of the most flexible rotation controls here but a higher entry cost. Its residential page lists targeting by country, region, city, ISP and ASN, rotation per request, after a set number of requests, after a set time or on error, sticky sessions and HTTP, HTTPS and SOCKS5. SOAX prices by country tier on a credit plan: Builder costs $200 a month plus VAT, with Tier 1 countries at $5 per GB and Tier 3 at $2 per GB, and one rate covers both residential and mobile IPs. A free Sandbox lets you try the platform. The site says it covers 195+ countries with over 12 million residential and mobile IPs, the smallest published pool here. SOAX does not publish a customer count, so we scored adoption conservatively. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Detailed rotation rules, including rotate on error
   • +Cheaper per-GB rates in Tier 2 and Tier 3 countries
   • +Free Sandbox to try the platform

   Limitations

   • −Paid plans start at $200 a month
   • −Smallest published pool on this list
   • −No published customer count

   SummaryRotation rules include rotate on error and after N requests.

9. 9

   Infatica

   Proxy and web data provider with 45M+ IPs in 195+ countries and a low-cost 7-day trial.

   7.4overall

   Proxy and web data provider with 45M+ IPs in 195+ countries and a low-cost 7-day trial.

   Best forRegistered companies that want to test residential IPs cheaply before buying a bandwidth package

   Infatica is a smaller provider that is easy to test. Its pricing page offers a 7-day trial for $4, pay as you go at $4 per GB, and packages from 25GB at $3.84 per GB ($96) down to 1000GB at $2.60 per GB. Each plan includes 45M+ IPs worldwide, login and password or IP whitelist authentication and rotation time selection, and the residential FAQ confirms SOCKS5 support. The homepage says it is trusted by Fortune 500 companies but gives no customer count, so we scored adoption conservatively. The site also says its services are for registered companies only, which rules out individuals. For ad verification and scraping it covers the basics, but it publishes fewer targeting options than the leaders and its pool is smaller. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +The $4 trial runs for 7 days
   • +Pay as you go at $4 per GB with no package
   • +Rates fall to $2.60 per GB at 1000GB

   Limitations

   • −Registered companies only, per its contact form
   • −No published customer count
   • −Pool is smaller than the top five

   SummaryA 7-day trial costs $4.

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