Key Points about Rotating Residential Proxies
- Residential proxies borrow IPs from real people: their computers, mobile phones, and other devices on WiFi. They’re often called peer-to-peer proxies.
- This makes them much harder to detect than datacenter IPs.
- They also support more locations and more precise targeting options.
- Residential proxy networks include millions of IPs. However, only some of them are available at a time because people can simply turn off their devices.
- Residential IPs are shared and have to rotate after a while. For dedicated addresses, you can look into ISP proxies.
- You usually buy traffic rather than IPs and access the whole proxy network.
To learn more, you can read our guide on residential proxies.
How We Made This List
To choose the best residential proxy providers, we made them go through extensive tests. All the companies on the list participated in our annual Proxy Market Research. We ran millions of tests over the span of three weeks. We then evaluated the providers by their pool size, performance, features, and price.
Infrastructure success rate and speed of major residential proxy providers
Pricing levels of major residential proxy providers (/GB)
The Best Residential Proxy Providers of 2026
1. Decodo (ex Smartproxy)
Best value provider.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 115M IPs
- Countries: 195+ with state, city, ASN, ZIP targeting
- Rotation: Every request, customizable sessions up to 24 hrs
- Starts from: $4 for 1 GB. Pay as you go available
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, QUIC over UDP
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Sub-users, management API, browser extension, proxy checker
- Support: 24/7 via live chat, Discord, or email
- Trial: 100 MB for residential mobile proxies. 14-day refund available
Decodo delivers excellent value for anyone seeking backconnect residential proxies. Its 115 million proxy pool spans a wide range of locations. This allows you to target any city or state across 195 countries worldwide. Might as well target by ZIP code or ASN – though the latter can’t be combined with other filters.
How does Decodo stand out? Well, it offers strong performance and a feature set that will fit most tasks. That quality is also very reasonably priced: even at 1TB scale, it’s cheaper than half of the others on this list.
The user experience is equally refined, with plenty of guides, proxy management tools, and award-winning customer support. Since Decodo focuses on self-service – including the option for PAYG – you can get started quickly with minimal interaction.
For more information and performance tests, read our Decodo review.
2. Oxylabs
Best premium residential proxy provider.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 175M IPs
- Countries: 195+ with state, city, ASN, ZIP, coordinate targeting
- Rotation: Every request, customizable sessions up to 24 hrs
- Other features: OS, IP protocol selection
- Starts from: $30 for 5 GB ($6/GB)
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, QUIC over UDP
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Sub-users, management API, browser extension, Android app
- Support: 24/7 via live chat
- Trial: For companies, refund available
Oxylabs controls one of the biggest proxy pools with 175 million advertised IPs. It covers all countries and most cities in the world, and you can even target them by ASN or ZIP code. The proxies have class-leading performance, inlcuing being the most stable of all PMR 2026 participants. They’re highly scalable as well.
The user experience side isn’t an afterthought, either. An easy-to-use dashboard for proxy management is just the start. Oxylabs also has a browser extension and Android app that can manage proxies from any source. Additionally, you can get a dedicated account manager, and tips to improve your scraping.
Having said that, Oxylabs may not be the best option for beginners or individual use, and it’s expensive compared to some other options – $30 for 5 GB is more expensive than most others on the list. No PAYG doesn’t help either.
For more information and performance tests, read the Oxylabs review.
3. SOAX
Stable IPs with flexible filtering options.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 155M IPs
- Countries: 195+ with state, city, ASN targeting, ISP, ZIP code filters
- Rotation: Every request, sessions up to 7 days or X requests, strict sessions
- Other features: Look-a-like rotation, use together with mobile IPs
- Starts from: $25 for 5-12.5 GB ($2-$5/GB), depending on IP location
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, QUIC over UDP
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Reporting API
- Support: 7 AM to 7 PM UK time via live chat, tickets, or email
- Trial: Paid ($1.99)
SOAX claims to control a network of 155 million residential proxies. However, our research found fewer unique IP numbers or percentage of residential IPs in the pool, placing SOAX in the back half of the score table. On the other hand, SOAX’s infrastructure performs very well, and it continues to show good results whenever US-based proxies are tested.
SOAX offers several distinguishing features. You get city + ASN targeting with all plans, UDP protocol support, and other filters like look-a-like rotation or optimizations for web browsing.
It does, however, come at a hefty price, with the lowest plan being $90/mo. However, that single subscription unlocks all of SOAX’s products, which is useful if you use multiple proxy types.
For more information and performance tests, read the SOAX review.
4. Byteful (ex Ping Proxies)
Great platform and a traffic optimization engine.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 35M IPs
- Countries: 150+ with state, city, ASN/ISP, ZIP targeting
- Rotation: Every request, sessions up to seven days
- Other features: Pool size & speed filters, Smartpath engine
- Starts from: $3.25 for 1 GB. Scaling pay as you go
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, UDP
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Management API, proxy checker
- Support: 5AM-7PM European time via live chat, email, tickets, Discord
- Trial: 1 GB for residential proxies
Byteful is a former sneaker proxy provider, but you wouldn’t guess it from the product today. Its residential proxy network is average in size, but it showed the best response time in PMR 2026 and includes a broad range of features. For example, you can filter your proxies not just based on location, but also on stability or quality.
We really liked Byteful’s platform. It’s convenient to use, transparently showing how many IPs are available in all locations and letting you monitor each request on the dashboard. There’s also a traffic optimization engine that routes some inessential browser requests through datacenter IPs at no cost to you.
The price is competitive when compared to larger market players, too. One last thing they’re missing is 24/7 support.
For more information and performance tests, read our Byteful review.
5. DataImpulse
Cheap residential IPs with some trade-offs.
Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 90M IPs
- Countries: 150+ with state, city, ASN, ZIP targeting
- Rotation: Every request, sessions up to 120 min
- Other features: Exclude location, ASN, denylist domains
- Starts from: $50 for 50 GB ($1/GB). Pay as you go
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, UDP (upon request)
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Reseller API
- Support: 24/7 live chat, email
- Trial: Not available
DataImpulse offers a simple but compelling deal: buy traffic at $1/GB and use it for as long as you like. While this approach isn’t new (PacketStream also offers it), DataImpulse ensures that every penny you spend is put to good use.
The provider’s advertised pool recently increased by 500% without compromising infrastructure performance, and you won’t find it lacking in features. The traffic never expires, which is always a welcome bonus.
DataImpulse ensures 24/7 human support, together with decent monitoring and budget management tools. This can help you be more aware of how and when you spend.
On the downside, the price doubles if you need more targeting options, the entry threshold is high, and the IPs may be abused due to the low rates. There’s also a Premium plan that’s five times as expensive but includes only the best-performing proxies (in our test, it had a 0.66s average response time vs. the regular offering’s 0.97s).
For more information and performance tests, read our Dataimpulse review.
6. Webshare
Absolute self-service and customizable subscription.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 80M IPs
- Countries: 195+ with state, city, ASN & ZIP code targeting
- Rotation: Every request, customizable sessions
- Starts from: $3.5 for 1 GB
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, SOCKS5
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Sub-users, management API, browser extension
- Support: 6AM-6PM PST via live chat & email
- Trial: Refund available
Webshare’s main products are server-based proxy networks (in other words, datacenter and ISP), so its residential proxies can seem like an afterthought. On the one hand, the pool has grown by over 100% since last year. On the other hand, the service doesn’t have standard functionality like city targeting.
But the infrastructure was rock solid when we tested it, and the pricing compares well with most mid-market providers. Overall, Webshare is an okay choice for residential proxies, but it lacks the features to truly stand out.
For more information and performance tests, read our Webshare review.
7. Evomi
Great base price with unique extra features.
Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 54M IPs
- Countries: 150+ with state, city, ASN/ISP, ZIP targeting
- Rotation: Every request, sessions up to 120 min, strict sessions
- Other features: Filters for more IPs, latency, fraud score, OS, minimum connection time, ad blocking
- Starts from: $49 for 100 GB ($0.49/GB). Pay as you go available
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, UDP & QUIC (some products, may cost extra)
- Authorization: Credentials
- Extras: Reporting API
- Support: 24/7 via live chat
- Trial: Available
Evomi marches forward with a solid proxy pool and performant infrastructure. It would be relatively unremarkable if not for two things: 1) extremely affordable base rates that 2) get more expensive the more features you enable.
If you buy a subscription plan, Evomi costs just $0.49/GB. In this form, the service is basic, but you can improve it with various add-ons: ISP, ASN targeting, or more IPs. Some of the upgrades are unique: for example, you can specify the minimum IP uptime, Scamalytics fraud score, and connection speed.
Evomi sources at least some of the pool in-house, so the whole value proposition sounds pretty good. However, it’s not all roses: the proxies are among the most likely to be detected as such among those tested, and the upgrades can multiply the base rate by up to 15 times if you’re not careful.
For more information and performance tests, read our Evomi review.
8. Infatica
Residential proxies with unlimited threads.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 35M IPs
- Countries: 195+ with city, ISP, ZIP targeting
- Rotation: Every request, 5-60 min sessions
- Starts from: $4 for 1 GB. Pay as you go available
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Proxy checker, reporting API
- Support: 24/7 via live chat, tickets
- Trial: Available, paid
Infatica is a mid-market proxy provider with proxies that are now approaching premium pricing. Unfortunately, they don’t come with premium speed – outside the US, the response speeds were, at best, average.
However, it has top-tier residential IP percentages, all the granular geo-targeting options you’d want and expect, and a lot of rotation customization. Moreover, it launched premium IPv6 proxies in 2025 – still a rare find these days.
Infatica’s services are built with enterprise use in mind, so the price scales well. What else can you expect? Strong customer support..
But not everything shines. We have already mentioned speed and price, but Infatica’s user experience also leaves room for improvement.
For more information and performance tests, read our Infatica review.
10. IPRoyal
Decent proxies with scaling non-expiring packages.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 64M IPs
- Countries: 150+ with state, city & coordinate targeting
- Rotation: Every request, 1s-24hr, manual
- Other features: High-end pool, exclude ISP proxies, exclude IP ranges, denylist domains
- Starts from: $7 for 1 GB. Scaling pay as you go available
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, UDP (DC & ISP only)
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Proxy tester, browser extension
- Support: 24/7 via live chat or email
- Trial: Not available
Like DataImpulse or Evomi, IPRoyal sells non-expiring traffic. It costs more, but the rates get cheaper the more you buy. The provider offers a competent set of features with an option to enable advanced filters, such as ISP targeting, for larger clients.
IPRoyal’s proxy pool isn’t very big – but they’re all quality proxies, with the best detection rates and fraud scores. On the other hand, that’s just the quality of IPs themselves – the infrastructure performance leaves a lot to be desired.
In brief, there are trade-offs, but we consider IPRoyal to be a solid pick for budget-constrained customers or projects without a set deadline.
For more information and performance tests, read our IPRoyal review.
11. Rayobyte
A competent set of features with non-expiring packages.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 40M IPs
- Countries: 100+ with state, city, ASN, ZIP targeting
- Rotation: Every request, up to 60 min, strict sessions
- Starts from: $4 for 1 GB. Scaling pay as you go
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist (excl. rotating DC)
- Extras: Reseller API, browser extension, proxy checker
- Support: 24/7 via email, ticketing system, or live chat
- Trial: 2-day refund
Rayobyte is well known for its datacenter proxies, but the company also sells residential addresses. That pool is slowly growing, and the proxies are both competitively priced and scale well. It looks like a good deal.
Why so low on the list, then? Well, Rayobyte lacks standard features like IP allowlisting or SOCKS5, more granular geo-targeting options, and the dashboard could be improved. But most importantly, we found the proxies to be very slow – not consistently the last, but nearly always so. At least the success rates are good enough to place them in the middle of the pack.
For more information and performance tests, read our Rayobyte review.
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12. Bright Data
Most features and best proxy management tools.
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Residential proxies
- Advertised pool: 400M IPs
- Countries: 195+ with state, city, ASN/ISP, ZIP, coordinate targeting
- Rotation: Every request, sticky sessions (customizable with extra app)
- Other features: IP protocol, OS selection, dedicated IPs
- Starts from: $4 for 1 GB. Pay as you go available
General info
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, QUIC over UDP
- Authorization: Credentials, IP whitelist
- Extras: Management API, sub-users, browser extension, Proxy Manager app
- Support: 24/7 via live chat, tickets, dedicated account manager
- Trial: No-card free trial available
Bright Data is one of the market leaders, with a huge pool of rotating residential IPs around the world. The proxies have many features, with rare settings like IPv6-only IPs or OS targeting. We’ve found their performance to be great when the provider didn’t impose artificial limits.
Bright Data includes powerful proxy control tools, especially its open-source proxy manager. You can subscribe to a pricing plan or pay as you go.
Like Oxylabs, Bright Data is mostly concerned with business customers. We wouldn’t recommend it for beginners: the service is complex to use, and if you’ll be doing anything more than basic web scraping, the KYC procedure can be harsh.
For more information and performance tests, read the Bright Data review.
How Much Do the Best Residential Proxies Cost?
You’ll be looking at paying anywhere between $8 to $0.49 per gigabyte. A lot depends on how much you buy and if you commit to a long-term contract. The average for 100 GBs is around $3-4/GB.
A word about free trials: if you’re not a business, you probably won’t get one. Most providers will offer you a limited money-back guarantee instead. This is the market standard. Its purpose is to protect from abuse.
Residential Proxies vs Other Proxy Types
There are three main reasons to choose residential proxies over other types: target protection, geolocation coverage, and anonymous browsing. To expand on that:
- Your target has strong protection mechanisms. Sneaker stores, travel fare aggregators, and other websites that regularly face bot traffic rely on IP reputation as their first line of defense. Residential IPs maintain a strong reputation since they’re registered under consumer internet service providers.
- You need broad location coverage. Residential IPs come from millions of people around the world. Therefore, they also come from many locations – much more than datacenter proxies do. This makes them a good choice for SEO crawling, ad verification, software localization, and similar tasks.
- You want to browse truly anonymously. VPNs and datacenter addresses hide you but not the fact you’re using them. However, residential proxies make it look like you’re browsing as a real person.
You can read our comparison of datacenter and residential proxies to learn more about their differences and benefits, or skip to our list of the best proxies to find the top providers for both types.
Frequently Asked Questions About Residential Proxies
Yes. More and more providers are starting to offer proxies that are classed as residential, but come directly from internet service providers rather than end users. That’s why they’re often called ISP proxies.
Yes. Storm Proxies and Shifter are two providers we know of. Residential proxies with unlimited bandwidth usually suffer in performance, but they are useful if you have high traffic requirements.
Some providers allow that, especially if you’re signing up as a company. However, most offer a money-back guarantee instead.
