The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. We'd pick 360Proxy for most teams that need budget residential-proxy provider (now rebranded cherry proxy) with 80m+ ips across 190+ countries, priced from $0.77/gb or $0.04/ip., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
360Proxy vs Shifter — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, 360Proxy or Shifter?
On the entry tier, 360Proxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. 360Proxy starts at $0.77/GB and Shifter starts at $99.98/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, 360Proxy or Shifter?
360Proxy has the larger advertised residential pool. 360Proxy reports 80M+ residential IPs across 190+ countries; Shifter reports 205M+ advertised (~235K independently sampled) across 195+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, 360Proxy or Shifter?
Shifter edges ahead on overall success rate in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — 360Proxy is typically picked for ["Residential"] workloads, while Shifter is often chosen for ["Residential"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, 360Proxy or Shifter?
360Proxy carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only 360Proxy gates dedicated account managers and Shifter gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick 360Proxy or Shifter in 2026?
Pick 360Proxy when Budget residential-proxy provider (now rebranded Cherry Proxy) with 80M+ IPs across 190+ countries, priced fro. Pick Shifter when Shifter (formerly Microleaves) is one of the oldest backconnect rotating residential proxy providers. Its netw. Most teams that consider both end up with either based on price or specific use-case fit.