Title: Looking for a reliable cheap proxy – any recommendations?
Hey everyone,
I’ve been hunting for a decent cheap proxy that doesn’t break the bank but actually works. So many options out there, but half of them are either super slow or get banned instantly.
Anyone got a go-to cheap proxy service they trust?
Budget’s tight, but I need something stable for basic scraping and browsing. Not expecting miracles, just *not* a total dumpster fire lol.
Bonus points if it’s got decent speeds and doesn’t log everything.
Thanks in advance!
I've been using Bright Data for a while now, and their cheap proxy options are solid. Not the absolute cheapest, but they’re reliable for scraping and don’t get banned as fast as others.
Speeds are decent, and they’ve got a ton of locations. If your budget’s tight, maybe try their pay-as-you-go plan.
Downside? Their dashboard can be a bit confusing at first, but you get used to it.
Yo, check out Proxy-Seller. Their shared proxies are dirt cheap and work fine for basic stuff. I’ve used ’em for browsing and light scraping, no major issues.
They don’t log much, and speeds are okay—not blazing fast, but not a total crawl either.
Just avoid the super budget ones; those are hit or miss.
Honestly, most cheap proxy services are garbage. But if you’re willing to spend a *little* more, Smartproxy is worth it.
Their rotating proxies are stable, and I’ve had fewer bans compared to others. Prices aren’t rock-bottom, but you get what you pay for.
Bonus: Their support actually responds, which is rare in this space.
Have you tried Luminati? They’re not the cheapest, but they’ve got a ton of options for different use cases.
I’ve used their residential proxies for scraping, and they’re way more stable than the average cheap proxy.
If you’re on a tight budget, maybe split the cost with a friend—their plans can be pricey for solo use.
For real cheap proxies, I’d say give Storm Proxies a shot. They’re barebones but get the job done.
Speeds are meh, but for basic browsing and light scraping, they’re fine. Just don’t expect miracles.
They’ve got a 24-hour trial, so you can test before committing.
I’ve had mixed luck with cheap proxy providers, but ProxyRack has been decent for the price.
Their shared proxies are affordable, and I’ve used ’em for sneaker bots without too many issues.
Just don’t overload them—keep your requests reasonable, or they’ll throttle you.
If you’re okay with a bit of setup, AWS and Google Cloud offer cheap proxy solutions if you spin up your own instances.
It’s more work, but you get full control and better speeds than most budget services.
Downside? You gotta manage it yourself, which can be a pain.
Try ProxyNova—they’ve got free proxies (yes, free!) but also paid ones that are super affordable.
The free list is hit or miss, but their paid options are surprisingly stable for the price.
Just don’t use ’em for anything super sensitive since logging policies are vague.
Thanks for all the suggestions, folks! I ended up testing Proxy-Seller and Bright Data based on your recs.
Proxy-Seller’s shared proxies are working okay so far, but Bright Data’s speeds are definitely better. Might stick with them long-term.
Anyone have experience with their customer support? Heard mixed things.
