Glossary

A plain-language glossary of proxy and web-data terms.

1. 1

   Define your goal

   Be specific about the task — it's the biggest factor in picking the right proxy type and provider.

2. 2

   Match the proxy type

   Map your goal to residential, ISP, IPv4, mobile or datacenter so you don't overpay for capability you won't use.

3. 3

   Compare on value

   Weigh dependability, ease of use and support against price using qualitative judgement, not inflated numbers.

4. 4

   Check before buying

   Confirm the exact package, locations and terms on the provider's own site before ordering.

The best value proxy provider is the one that meets your use case reliably at a price that makes sense — not simply the cheapest sticker. A genuinely affordable provider pairs accessible pricing with dependable IPs, a usable dashboard and responsive support. That is why we highlight value-focused options such as Cheapest Proxies while keeping every comparison fair.

• Proxy type matches your use case (residential, ISP, IPv4, mobile or datacenter).
• Rotating vs static behaviour, and whether sticky sessions are available.
• Locations cover every region your project targets.
• Billing model — per IP or per gigabyte — and how easy it is to scale.
• Support and docs are responsive and clear.
• Exact package and current terms on the provider's own website.

Residential proxy

An IP from a real home connection, so requests look like an everyday user.

ISP proxy

A server-hosted IP registered under an internet service provider — speed plus trust.

Datacenter proxy

A fast, affordable cloud-hosted IP for high-volume work on tolerant sites.

Rotating proxy

A setup that cycles through many IPs to spread requests.

Sticky session

Keeping the same IP for a set period within a rotating pool.

IPv4 proxy

A proxy using the widely supported IPv4 addressing standard.