Free proxy selector tool

What proxy should I use?

Answer 5 questions. Get a specific proxy type and provider matched to your use case, volume, and budget. No generic advice.

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9 use cases covered
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Let's find the right proxy for your exact use case

Most people buy the wrong proxy because they start with the provider, not the use case. This tool fixes that with a specific recommendation: proxy type, session type, protocol, and 3 matched providers.

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How it works

Three steps to the right proxy

No generic "it depends" answers. A specific recommendation matched to your exact situation.

1
Answer 5 questions
Tell us your use case, target sites, volume, geo, and budget.
2
Get your proxy match
See a proxy type recommendation and the reasoning behind it.
3
Compare and choose
Review matched providers with pricing, trial info, pros, and cons.
Proxy types explained

Which proxy type should you use?

The right answer depends entirely on what you're trying to do.

R
Residential proxy

IPs assigned by consumer ISPs to real households. Best for strict scraping targets, social media, and sneaker workflows.

D
Datacenter proxy

IPs from cloud and hosting providers. Fast and cheap, but easier to identify on sites with IP reputation scoring.

I
ISP proxy

Residential-classified IPs hosted on fast infrastructure. Great for account work and scheduled rank tracking.

M
Mobile proxy

Carrier network IPs from mobile devices. Best for mobile ad verification and carrier-specific testing.

Common questions

Everything you need to know before buying a proxy

Plain answers. No marketing fog.

What proxy should I use for web scraping?+
For public data sources with minimal bot detection, datacenter proxies are cheaper and fast enough. For Amazon, Google, or social platforms, rotating residential proxies are usually the right choice.
What is the difference between residential and datacenter proxies?+
Datacenter proxies use IPs from hosting providers. Residential proxies use IPs assigned by consumer ISPs, making them harder to detect and more expensive.
Do I need rotating proxies or sticky sessions?+
Use rotating proxies for stateless scraping. Use sticky sessions for logins, checkout flows, forms, and workflows where an IP change would break the session.
When should I use SOCKS5 instead of HTTP?+
Use SOCKS5 for non-HTTP traffic, gaming, surveys, or when you want DNS resolution through the proxy. HTTP proxies are adequate for standard web scraping and browser automation.
Are residential proxies worth the extra cost?+
Only if your target requires them. Test datacenter proxies first on lenient targets, then upgrade when blocks become consistent.
What proxy should I use for social media accounts?+
Use static residential proxies, also called ISP proxies. Match the proxy country to the account registration location and avoid sharing one IP across multiple accounts.