Datacenter Proxies
Datacenter proxies are built for speed, low cost, and predictable infrastructure. They are best for low-risk scraping, SEO tools, QA, and market research where residential IP reputation is not required.
Quick Comparison
10 datacenter providers, sorted by overall score.
| Provider | Shared / Dedicated | IPs Available | Speed | Price / IP | Uptime | Rating | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bright Data |
Shared / Dedicated | 72M+ IPs | 9.2 | $15/GB | High | Visit →Full Review | |
 Oxylabs |
Shared / Dedicated | 100M+ IPs | 9.0 | $8/GB | High | Visit →Full Review | |
 Smartproxy |
Shared / Dedicated | 55M+ IPs | 8.8 | $7/GB | High | Visit →Full Review | |
 Nimble |
Shared / Dedicated | Managed proxy and scraping infrastructure | 8.1 | $8/GB | High | Visit →Full Review | |
 Rayobyte |
Dedicated | Datacenter and ISP pools | 7.7 | $2.50/IP | Check SLA | Visit →Full Review | |
 Webshare |
Shared / Dedicated | Datacenter focused | 7.6 | $0.30/GB | Check SLA | Visit →Full Review | |
 Infatica |
Shared / Dedicated | Residential, mobile, and datacenter pools | 7.5 | $4/GB | Check SLA | Visit →Full Review | |
 Proxy-Seller |
Dedicated | Private datacenter and ISP proxies | 7.1 | $1.40/IP | Check SLA | Visit →Full Review | |
 LunaProxy |
Shared / Dedicated | Residential and datacenter pools | 6.9 | $0.77/GB | Check SLA | Visit →Full Review | |
 Storm Proxies |
Shared / Dedicated | Rotating and dedicated proxy pools | 6.7 | $50/mo | Check SLA | Visit →Full Review |
Provider Mini-Reviews
Pros
- Largest residential pool
- Precise geo targeting
- Strong enterprise controls
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Dashboard can feel complex for beginners
Key Features
- City + ZIP targeting
- HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5
- Large residential pool
- Sticky sessions where available
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $15/GB
- Minimum
- $500
- Trial
- Available
Speed / Reliability
9.2 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Bright Data is the safest default for serious data teams with budget. Smaller teams should compare against Smartproxy first.
Pros
- Excellent stability
- Strong support
- Large global pool
Cons
- Higher entry cost
- Best fit for established teams
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $8/GB
- Minimum
- $30
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
9.0 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Oxylabs is a strong Bright Data alternative for teams that care about stability and support.
Pros
- Good price-performance
- Beginner-friendly dashboard
- Solid residential coverage
Cons
- Less enterprise depth than Bright Data
- Advanced targeting is more limited
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $7/GB
- Minimum
- $4
- Trial
- 3-day trial
Speed / Reliability
8.8 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Smartproxy is the easiest recommendation for most teams under enterprise scale.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $8/GB
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
8.1 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Nimble has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $2.50/IP
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
7.7 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Rayobyte has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $0.30/GB
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
7.6 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Webshare has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $4/GB
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
7.5 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Infatica has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $1.40/IP
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
7.1 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Proxy-Seller has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $0.77/GB
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
6.9 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
LunaProxy has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $50/mo
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
6.7 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Storm Proxies has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Datacenter vs Residential Proxies
Datacenter proxies win on speed and cost. Residential proxies win when consumer ISP reputation matters.
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Shared vs Dedicated Datacenter Proxies
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Best Use Cases
Jump from proxy type to workload pages where this proxy category is most useful.
| Speed-Focused ScrapingUse low-latency IPs for less protected public targets. | SEO ToolsRun fast SERP and rank tracking where DC ranges work. | QA AutomationTest pages and APIs from controlled IP ranges. |
FAQ
Datacenter proxies are best for speed-focused scraping, SEO tools, QA, and low-risk targets where cost and latency matter more than residential IP reputation.
Usually yes. Datacenter proxies run on server infrastructure, so they often have lower latency and more predictable uptime than residential networks.
Avoid them on targets that aggressively block hosting ranges or require consumer ISP reputation. Residential, mobile, or ISP proxies may work better there.
Shared proxies are cheaper but used by multiple customers. Dedicated proxies cost more and give you cleaner, more predictable IP usage.
Yes for many SERP, rank tracking, and QA workflows, especially when targets are not heavily protected or when speed matters.
Measure latency, uptime, subnet diversity, block rate, and cost per successful request against your own targets.