Use cases

What proxies are actually used for

From price monitoring to ad verification, proxies let businesses and researchers see the web the way people in different places see it. Here is where each type fits best.

Popular uses

One network, many jobs

Pick the proxy type that matches the task.

Residential or ISP

Price monitoring

Track competitor prices and stock levels across regions, as local shoppers see them.

    Residential

    Market research

    Collect public data at scale to understand products, demand and trends.

      Residential

      SEO & rank tracking

      Check how search results look from different UK cities and countries.

        Residential or ISP

        Ad verification

        Confirm your adverts show correctly, in the right place, to the right audience.

          Residential

          Brand protection

          Find counterfeit listings and misuse of your brand across marketplaces.

            ISP or Datacenter

            Website and app testing

            See your own site the way visitors in other locations do, before they do.

              ISP or Datacenter

              Data collection

              Gather public web data reliably, with a stable address for long-running jobs.

                ISP

                Account management

                Keep a consistent, dedicated address for each account you manage.

                  Which type?

                  Choosing the right proxy

                  Residential

                  Real home IPs

                  Best when you need to look like an ordinary local visitor. 200+ countries, 25,000+ cities.

                  • Country, city and ISP targeting
                  • Rotating or sticky
                  • Pay per GB
                  ISP

                  Static and dedicated

                  Best when you need one stable address for a long time.

                  • UK and US
                  • Unlimited usage
                  • Billed monthly
                  Datacenter

                  Fast and affordable

                  Best for volume and speed.

                  • UK and US
                  • High-speed dedicated IPs
                  • Billed monthly
                  Responsible use

                  Use proxies responsibly

                  Our network is for lawful use. Read the Acceptable Use Policy before you buy.

                  Is it legal to use proxies?

                  Proxies are a normal, widely used tool for research, testing and data collection. What matters is how you use them: illegal or abusive use is not allowed on our network and leads to account removal. See our Acceptable Use Policy.

                  What is the difference between residential, ISP and datacenter proxies?

                  Residential proxies use real home internet connections and are billed by the GB, which makes them the most flexible and the hardest to tell from ordinary visitors. ISP proxies are static, dedicated IPs hosted on internet-provider networks: fast, stable and yours alone, billed monthly. Datacenter proxies are dedicated IPs on server networks: the fastest and the most affordable, best for volume and speed.

                  Which countries and cities can I use?

                  Residential proxies cover 200+ countries and 25,000+ cities, with 1,200+ cities and 170+ networks in the UK alone. ISP and datacenter proxies are available in the UK and the US.

                  How does billing work?

                  Residential proxies are pay-per-GB: buy data, use it, and top up whenever you like. Your data stays valid for 365 days and there is no monthly contract. ISP and datacenter proxies are billed monthly (30 days) with optional auto-renew. Prices are in pounds, and you pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe.

                  How do I get support?

                  Ask in our Discord or email [email protected]. We answer within 24 hours.

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