Are Cheap Proxies Reliable for Everyday Use? What’s the Catch?

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Cheap proxies can be hit or miss, honestly. I’ve used a few for scraping, and while some worked fine, others were super slow or just died mid-session.

If you’re just casually browsing, they might be okay, but for anything serious, I’d recommend spending a bit more. Sites like Bright Data or Oxylabs are pricier but way more reliable.

Also, yeah, some cheap proxies do log your data, so always check their privacy policy. Not worth the risk if you’re doing anything sensitive.

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