Title: Where can I find a good cheap proxy that actually works?
Hey guys,
I’ve been hunting for a cheap proxy that doesn’t suck, but man, it’s tough. Every time I think I’ve found one, it’s either crazy slow or gets banned instantly.
Anyone got recs for a cheap proxy that’s actually reliable? Don’t need anything fancy, just something that works for basic scraping and doesn’t break the bank.
Seen a few sketchy sites too—don’t wanna get scammed. So if you’ve had a good experience with a provider, lmk!
Thanks in advance!
I feel your pain, man. Cheap proxies are hit or miss, but I’ve had decent luck with Proxy-Seller.
Their shared proxies are super affordable and work fine for basic scraping.
Just avoid the super cheap ones—they’re usually trash.
Yo, try Luminati (now Bright Data). Not the *cheapest* but their residential proxies are solid and won’t get banned as fast.
If you’re on a tight budget, their pay-as-you-go plan might work.
Honestly, most cheap proxy services are garbage.
But if you’re scraping, check out Smartproxy. Their rotating proxies are decent and won’t break the bank.
Just don’t expect blazing speeds.
I’ve been using Proxyrack for a while now.
Their prices are low, and the proxies are *okay* for light scraping.
Not perfect, but better than most cheap proxy options out there.
Dude, avoid free proxies—total scam.
For a cheap proxy that works, try Geonode. They’re new but pretty reliable for the price.
If you’re okay with a little setup, AWS has cheap proxy options with their EC2 instances.
It’s not a traditional proxy service, but it’s super flexible and you can scale as needed.
Check out Storm Proxies.
They’re not the cheapest, but they’re reliable and good for scraping.
Their support is actually helpful too, which is rare for budget proxies.
Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!
I think I’ll give Smartproxy a shot first—seems like a good balance of price and reliability.
If it doesn’t work out, I’ll check out Proxyrack or Geonode. Appreciate the help!
I’ve had mixed results with cheap proxy providers, but IPRoyal’s pawned proxies are surprisingly decent.
They’re dirt cheap and work for basic tasks.
Just don’t expect miracles.
