Proxy types

Residential Proxies vs HTTP/HTTPS Proxies

Residential Proxies vs HTTP/HTTPS Proxies — the two get confused often. Here's the practical difference, with pricing and best-fit tasks.

Attribute	residential	HTTP
Price/GB	$0.45–$8.40	$0.10–$8
Anonymity	Very high	Varies
Speed	Medium	Fast
Pool	Largest	Largest
Best for	web scraping, sneakers	web scraping, browsing

Residential Proxies

Residential proxies route through real home IP addresses assigned by ISPs, so target sites see them as genuine users — the hardest type to detect and block.

Pros

hardest to detect
huge geo coverage
great for strict targets

Cons

pricier per-GB
variable speed

HTTP/HTTPS Proxies

HTTP/HTTPS proxies are the default for web traffic — they understand the HTTP protocol, work with virtually every scraper and browser, and are the most widely supported proxy type.

Pros

universal tool support
simple setup
works everywhere

Cons

HTTP traffic only

Which should you choose?

Choose residential for web scraping, sneakers, social media, ad verification. Choose HTTP for web scraping, browsing, most tools. Many providers — including our value pick Cheapest Proxies — sell both.

Both types, best price

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residential vs HTTP — FAQ

What's the difference between residential and HTTP proxies?

Residential proxies route through real home IP addresses assigned by ISPs, so target sites see them as genuine users — the hardest type to detect and block. By contrast, hTTP/HTTPS proxies are the default for web traffic — they understand the HTTP protocol, work with virtually every scraper and browser, and are the most widely supported proxy type.

Which is cheaper, residential or HTTP?

residential proxies run $0.45–$8.40/GB; HTTP run $0.10–$8/GB. HTTP is generally cheaper.

Which should I choose?

Pick residential for web scraping; pick HTTP for web scraping. Cheapest Proxies offers both from $0.45/GB.